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Introduction: Telehealth has improved promotive and preventive health care through enhanced access to health-care services. Existing literature on telehealth in Indonesia has primarily concentrated on telemedicine in the curative area. However, there is a lack of research exploring telehealth in Indonesia that focuses on promotive and preventive. Therefore, this review examines the existing literature concerning the types and implementation of telehealth in promotive and preventive care within Indonesia over the past decade. Methods: A scoping review based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework was used in this study. A literature search was performed in March 2023 across seven databases: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Medline, Health Internetwork Access to Research Initiative, and Garba Digital Reference. The data were extracted, categorized, and synthesized using narrative descriptions, tables, and graphics. Results: A total of 532 articles were identified, and 29 articles were included. Telehealth programs concern maternal and child health, communicable diseases, noncommunicable diseases, and nutrition. Modality using telehealth for health services is done in the form of video, remote monitoring, storing and forwarding, and others. Important aspects highlighted in the implementation of telehealth include patient acceptance, health worker acceptance, policy, technology, organization, and financing. Conclusion: Telehealth for promotive and preventive health care has evolved in Indonesia over the past decade. Successful implementation hinges on positive reception, supportive policies, reliable technology, efficient organizational structures, and adequate financing. A holistic approach considering these factors is crucial for maximum impact, with government support in policy formulation, technology provision, and funding essential for successful telehealth in promotive and preventive health-care services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Southeast Asia (SEA) countries are characterised by a high burden of tuberculosis (TB). This research seeks to compile evidence of the prevalence and risk factors associated with TB among children in SEA countries. The searching of articles was conducted for four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Web of Science) published between 2013 and 2023 in the English language. The quality of articles was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tool for Assessment of Risk Bias for Cross-Sectional studies. This research was reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guideline. Eight studies were included in the systematic review. The prevalence of paediatric TB in SEA countries varies between 1.50% and 38.10%. Risk factors associated with the occurrence of TB in children include the nutritional status, the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine status, close contact with TB patients, parental smoking behaviour, unhealthy living conditions, and socioeconomic determinants. The continued high prevalence of TB in several SEA countries, particularly among children, remains a significant public health concern. The various risk factors summarised can serve as a basis for implementing interventions aimed at reducing cases and preventing the transmission of TB among children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]