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BACKGROUND It is critical to evaluate the perception and preventive behavior of COVID-19 to formulate the optimal public health strategies for tackling the ongoing pandemic. This study aimed to enhance knowledge on the perception and preventive behavior toward COVID-19 among urban residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. METHODS A cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted from September to October 2020 using a structured questionnaire for the attendants of the six public health centers in Banda Aceh. Information about sociodemographic, perception, and preventive behavior toward COVID-19 were collected. The data were analyzed to find the association between the level of preventive behavior and covariates. RESULTS Among 1,067 respondents, 71.1% were female, 52.5% were aged between 40 and 60 years, 31.2% were university graduates, and >60% were unemployed with underlying diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiopulmonary diseases. The responses of each statement toward COVID-19 were varied. The multivariable model of covariates showed that females had good preventive behavior toward COVID-19 (adjusted OR: 1.849, 95% CI: 1.359–2.515). Urban residents in Banda Aceh with the underlying diseases had poor preventive behavior, while those with higher educational level and perception scores were more inclined to engage in good preventive behavior. CONCLUSIONS Most urban residents in Banda Aceh showed positive perception and propensity for adopting preventive measures. Health education is necessary for susceptible residents, such as males, less educated people, and people with underlying diseases. It should be stressed on specific practices and knowledge.

Background: The highest prevalence of smokers aged 15 years and above is occupied by the Republic of Indonesia with a percentage reaching 76.2%. Aceh Province leads the highest prevalence of smokers aged of ≥10 years (24.0%) compared to the mean of Indonesia (24.3%). Researchers are encouraged to discuss about smoking cessation efforts that might be carried out by the knowledge, attitudes, and smoking habits in the people of the City of Banda Aceh.  Methods: This study aims to find out the correlation between knowledge, attitudes and smoking behaviour towards the smoking cessation efforts in Banda Aceh. Using a cross-sectional design with accidental sampling technique at six most visited coffee shops in Banda Aceh. All the data were collected using GATS (Global Adult Tobacco Surveillance) questionnaire that had been modified, and conducted by direct interview. All respondent had received signed informed consent.Results: A total of 111 active smokers was collected. This study indicated that smokers have average smoking cessation efforts more than 30 days (41.4%), dominantly well educated (60.4%), neutral attitude (72.1%), and mild smokers (79.3%). We also found that smoking cessation efforts were influenced by knowledge (p=0.036), attitudes (p=0.025), and smoking behaviour (p=0.001).Conclusion: There are correlations between knowledge, attitudes, and smoking behaviour towards the smoking cessation efforts in Banda Aceh.

BACKGROUND Various findings on the relationship between smoking and obesity have been demonstrated. This study aimed to investigate the association between smoking behavior and obesity in the Indonesian adult population. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the 2014 Indonesian Family Life Survey. A body mass index of ≥25 kg/m² was employed to define obesity. Smoking behavior was assessed in terms of smoking status and its attributes. The potential confounders of gender, age, education, residential environment, economic status, physical activity, and education level were adjusted using logistic regression. RESULTS Study subjects were 28,949 adults aged ≥20 years. Current smoking was a protective factor of obesity (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.53; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.48–0.58), whereas previous smoking habit showed no association with obesity (aOR = 0.96; 95% CI = 0.84–1.09). The risk of current smokers having obesity was lower than that of nonsmokers as smoking duration increased (aOR = 0.46–0.63). By contrast, the risk of obesity was relatively higher among former smokers than current smokers as the duration of quitting increased (aOR = 1.46–2.20). Heavy smokers had a higher risk of obesity than light smokers among former (aOR = 1.85; 95% CI = 1.27– 2.67) and current smokers (aOR = 1.38; 95% CI = 1.23–1.65). CONCLUSIONS Overall, smoking negatively affected obesity among the Indonesian adult population. By contrast, quitting smoking was associated with an increased risk of obesity. Thus, weight management along with smoking cessation intervention should be prescribed.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ Acquired immuno deficiencysyndrome (AIDS) terus meningkat dari tahun ke tahun. Pada tahun 2019 tercatat sebanyak 349.882 orang dengan HIV dan 117.064 orang dengan AIDS. Persentase kumulatif AIDS tertinggi ada pada kelompok usia produktif. Salah satu sektor yang berisiko terinfeksi HIV adalah pekerja di sektor konstruksi yang merupakan High Risk Man yaitu laki-laki mempunyai uang, mobilitas tinggi dan jauh dari keluarga serta berada di lingkungan kerja macho. Dalam rangka menuju eliminasi HIV di Indonesia tahun 2030 khususnya di sektor konstruksi maka perlu penguatan komitmen dari kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat, peningkatan dan perluasan akses layanan skrining, diagnostik dan pengobatan yang komprehensif dan bermutu, penguatan program pencegahan dan pengendalian, penguatan kemitraan, pengembangan inovasi program, penguatan monitoring, evaluasi, dan tindak lanjut.Kata kunci: HIV/AIDS, Pencegahan, pengendalian, pekerja, konstruksi’Abstract. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) / Acquired immuno deficiencysyndrome (AIDS) continues to increase from year to year. In 2019 there were 349,882 people with HIV and 117,064 people with AIDS. The highest cumulative percentage of AIDS is in the productive age group. One of the sectors at risk of being infected with HIV is workers in the construction sector who are High Risk Man, namely men who have money, high mobility and are far from their families and are in a relatively more macho work environment. In order to eliminate HIV in Indonesia by 2030, especially in the construction sector, it is necessary to strengthen the commitment of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, increase and expand access to comprehensive and quality screening, diagnostic and treatment services, strengthen prevention and control programs, strengthen partnerships, develop program innovation, strengthening monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up. Keywords: HIV / AIDS, prevention, control, workers, construction

BACKGROUND: Exposure to cigarette smoke is one risk factor that can lead to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). AIM: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between smoking and the stage of COPD. METHODS: This study used a cross-sectional survey design. A total of 60 COPD patients were involved in the study between September and November 2015 at the pulmonary ward of Zainoel Abidin General Hospital (ZAGH), Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The data were analyzed with the non-parametric bivariate test. RESULTS: The results showed that 55% of patients with COPD were aged between 40 and 60 years; 63.33% of them were heavy smokers. About 50% of moderate smokers suffered from Stage III COPD, while 34.21% of heavy smokers suffered from Stage III and Stage VI (severe) COPD, respectively, with p = 0.007. CONCLUSIONS: There is a strong relationship between smoking and COPD stage among patients at ZAGH.

Menurut Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) tahun 2007 menunjukkan bahwa anak sekolah dasar (6-14 tahun) di Indonesia kurang mengkonsumsi sayur dan buah yaitu sebesar 93,6%, Provinsi Aceh menjadi salah satu dari 22 provinsi yang mempunyai prevalensi kurang makan sayur dan buah pada anak usia >10 tahun yaitu diatas prevalensi nasional (93,6%). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh poster ayo makan sayur terhadapkonsumsi sayur pada anak usia sekolah dasardi Banda Aceh. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasy eksperimental dengan menggunakan kontrol grup pretest-posttest . Teknik pengambilan sampel secara simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 100 pelajar SD kelas V di Banda Aceh (SD Negeri 69 Banda Aceh, SD Negeri 32 Banda Aceh, SD Negeri 6 Banda Aceh, dan SD Negeri 56 Banda Aceh). Hasil penelitian pada kelompok perlakuan menunjukkan62% pelajar SDN 32 dan SDN 56 Banda Aceh jarang mengkonsumsi sayur, 20% tidak pernah, hanya 18 % sering mengkonsumsi sayur, setelah di beri edukasi ayo makan sayur 62% menjadi sering mengkonsumsi sayur 4x/minggu) dan 8% sangat sering, hanya 2% tidak pernah mengkonsumsi sayur. Sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol menunjukkan 62% pelajar SDN 32 dan SDN 56 Banda Aceh jarang mengkonsumsi sayur, 20% tidak pernah, hanya 18 % sering mengkonsumsi sayur. Satu minggu kemudian dilakukan penilaiaan kembali (posttest) ternyata hasilnya tidak jauh berbeda yaitu 64% murid jarang mengkonsumsi sayur, 18% tidak pernah, hanya 18 % sering makan sayur. Berdasarkan hasil uji Wilkoxon pada Confident Interval (CI) 95% dan α 0,05 menunjukkan p value = 0,0000 ≤ 0,05 pada kelompok perlakuan dan 0,655 ˃0,05 pada kelompok kontrol, hal ini menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan yang nyata antara pola konsumsi sayur pelajar SDN 69, SDN 6 Banda Aceh yang diberikan edukasi ayo makan sayur denganpelajar SDN 32, SDN 56 Banda Aceh yang tidak diberikan edukasi. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah ada pengaruh poster ayo makan sayur terhadap konsumsi sayurpadaanak usia sekolah dasardi Banda Aceh. Kata kunci : Poster ayo makan sayur , konsumsi sayur, anak usia Sekolah Dasar. Abstract. Basic Health Research data in 2007 showed that 93.6% of primary school children (6-14 years) in Indonesia consumes less vegetables and fruits. Aceh province is one of 22 provinces that have prevalence of children aged 10 years or above consume less vegetables and fruits higher than national prevalence. The purpose of this study is to know the effect of poster “Let's eat vegetables” on vegetable consumption among elementary school age children in Banda Aceh. This experimental quasi studyused pretest-posttest group control. The sampling technique was simple random sampling with the number of samples of 100 fifth grade elementary school students in Banda Aceh. The treatment group showed that 62% of students rarely consume vegetables, 20% never, only 18% frequently consume vegetables, after being education, 62% have often consumed vegetables (≥4 times /week) and 8% very often, only 2% never consume vegetables. While in the control group showed that 62% of students rarely consume vegetables, 20% never, only 18% often consume vegetables. One week later re-examination (posttest) was not much different results ie 64% of students rarely consume vegetables, 18% never, only 18% often eat vegetables. Wilcoxon test showed p value 0.000 in treatment group and 0,655 control group. This study showed there is a significant difference between consumption pattern vegetable among treatment group compared to control group students. The conclusion of this research is there is influence of poster “Let's eat vegetable” to consumption of vegetables at elementary school age children in Banda Aceh. Keywords: Let's eat vegetables” poster, vegetable consumption, elementary school children.