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Background: Primary prevention plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of a disease or other health problems including Covid-19. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Covid-19 survivors in implementing primary prevention efforts for Covid-19. Research Method: This Qualitative study used a phenomenological descriptive design. The Study participants comprised Covid-19 survivors in the capital of Aceh Province, Indonesia. Data were collected using demographic data sheets, Covid-19 primary precaution questionnaires, interview guidelines, field notes, and voice recording devices. Data analysis employed a qualitative data analysis technique. Results: The study shows two main themes regarding Covid-19 survivors' experiences in implementing primary prevention efforts for Covid-19: knowledge about primary prevention efforts for Covid-19, and; obstacles in implementing Covid-19 primary prevention (e.g., use of masks, washing hands, physical distancing, etc) Conclusion: Covid-19 primary prevention implementation can have both positive and negative experiences for survivors (people). Health professionals should consider these in their intervention programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: A lack of patient safety culture among nurses can lead to unexpected events for patients as recipients of nursing services. Organizational culture is believed to be related to a good patient safety culture among nurses. The research aims to identify the relationship between organizational culture and the implementation of patient safety culture in hospitals in Aceh Province. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional research design. Data analysis was performed using the person product moment test. The number of samples was as many as 219 nurses (total sampling). Results: The study showed that there was a relationship between organizational culture and the culture of patient safety(p =.000, r2 =.659). Conclusion: High organizational culture will increase the culture of patient safety by nurses in hospital wards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVE: The study aims to explore the perspective of disaster survivors on Islamic-based nurses' competencies in response to disasters, principally in handling psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual conditions. METHODOLOGY: A qualitative study with a descriptive phenomenology design was conducted. The data collection using a focus group discussion with five interview guides for nine disaster survivors was involved in this study. The data was evaluated through thematic analysis using sub-themes and themes, followed by qualitative steps. RESULTS: The study identified three themes related to disaster survivors' perspective: 1) Perception of disaster: tests and punishments, 2) Nurses' competencies: skills and attitude, and 3) Integrating Islamic values: spiritual support and motivation. CONCLUSION: The study indicated that the Islamic-based nurses' disaster response competencies identified an essential role in dealing with psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual problems among disaster survivors from the Islamic perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVE: The study aims to determine the relationship between demographic factors and smoking behavior in rural residents on the outskirts of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. METHODOLOGY: This correlational research employed a cross-sectional design. The study population comprised people in one village on the outskirts of Banda Aceh City, totaling 1,108 people. The sample size was estimated, and a total sample of 220 individuals was selected using a nonprobability sampling technique. The study used a questionnaire to assess respondents' demographic data and smoking behavior. The relationship between age and cigarette smoking frequency was analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The relationship between smoking behavior and gender, education and employment status was analyzed using the chi-square test. RESULTS: The study findings show that the average respondents were 44 years old, with 66,3% female and 33,6% male respondents. There was a significant relationship between age (p=.008), gender (p=.000), and employment status (p=0.000) with smoking behaviour. The correlation between education level and smoking was insignificant (p=.32). CONCLUSION: Demographic factors are related to smoking behavior in rural communities, especially in the aspects of age, gender and employment status. Community nurses and other health professionals should address these demographic factors in their smoking prevention and cessation programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the relationship between Adverse events following immunization (AEFI) reaction and community anxiety levels related to the COVID-19 vaccine. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective correlational study was conducted. The study sample comprised 344 individuals who received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and resided in the Syiah Kuala sub-district of Banda Aceh. Data collection was facilitated through the administration of "Post-Immunization Adverse Events" and "Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)" questionnaires were utilized. Spearman's rank test analyzed the data. RESULTS: The findings of this study demonstrated a significant relationship between AEFI the COVID-19 vaccine dose 1 (p = 0.025), dose 2 (p = 0.000), AEFI local reactions dose 1 (p = 0.004), and dose 2 (p = 0.016), AEFI systemic reaction dose 1 (p = 0.000), and dose 2 (p = 0.002), with the community' anxiety levels. CONCLUSION: AEFI refers to medical events related to the vaccination effect consisting of local and systemic reactions. AEFI reactions may potentially elevate the community's anxiety. The study noted an increase in severe symptoms in AEFI local reactions and a decrease in AEFI systemic reaction during the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, possibly attributed to variations in antibody titers of the community. It is recommended that patients pay attention to AEFI reactions and seek immediate support from the hospital if excessive local and systemic reactions appear, for healthcare workers could provide educational programs to the community regarding the risks of AEFI local and systemic reactions and efforts to look for treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Diabetic ulcers are a complication of diabetes that can affect patients' self-esteem, role, physical mobility, psychology, social, economic status, and life quality. Generally, patients will also experience interference in their daily activities, which requires the help of family caregivers to improve their health status. This study explores family caregivers' experience caring for diabetic ulcer patients at home. Methods: The research method used was qualitative with a descriptive phenomenological design. A total of 9 participants were recruited as research samples using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through in-depth interview techniques and analyzed manually using the Colaizzi Method. Results: The results of data analysis showed a number of main themes related to patient care by family caregivers, namely to meet basic needs, get care support from the family, benefit the sick family, benefit the family caregiver, lack of wound care support, and no division of roles in caring for patients. Conclusion: It is recommended to provide educational programs to family caregivers to improve their ability to care for diabetic ulcer patients at home. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Physical inactivity in adolescents can increase the risk of obesity which has the potential of negative impacts on the physical and psychological health of adolescents. It can also increase the incidence of non-communicable diseases in adulthood. This study aimed to identify the relationship between social determinants and physical activity among adolescents with the risk of obesity in rural Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted at two senior high schools in rural areas of Indonesia on 134 respondents that were selected by using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a demographic data questionnaire and Physical Activity Questionnaire-Adolescents (PAQ-A). The results of analysis by using the Chi-square test showed a significant relationship between parental education and physical activity among adolescents with the risk of obesity (P = 0.002). Meanwhile, gender (P = 1.000), parental occupation (P = 0.474), and parental income (P = 0.317) showed that there was no significant relationship with physical activity among adolescents with the risk of obesity, respectively. It is suggested that the relevant senior high schools collaborate with public health centers to provide health education for parents of adolescents, especially those with low formal education, about the importance of physical activity for adolescents' health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Tobacco Smoking is considerably high among adolescents in Indonesia, indicating the potential proportion of tobacco smoking effects experienced by young Indonesians in the future and the need of program interventions to halt the tendency. This study aims to investigate effects of a community-based health promotion intervention on smoking prevention among Indonesians' adolescents. Methods: The quasi-experimental study with a pre-and-posttest control group design involved 104 adolescents aged between 12 to 14 years. The adolescents were convieniently assigned into one intervention (55 adolescents) or a control group group (49 adolescents), with participants in the intervention group received four health promotion sessions using smoking prevention videos for one month. Effects of the intervention were measured by a questionnaire at one week before and after the intervention completed and then analyzed by an approprite data analysis technique. Results: After the intervention completion, there was a significant positive effect of the community-based health promotion intervenstion program in improving adolescents tobacco smoking knowledge, attitude, intention and behavior (p = <0.001). Conclusion: Community-based health promotion program provides positive impact on adolescents smoking prevention and therefore should be considered as one of stretegies for tobacco smoking prevention program. Keyword: Health Promotion, Community, Smoking Prevention, Aceh, Knowledge, Attitudes, Intentions, Smoking Behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the implementation of patient safety culture in one of General Hospitals in the central part of Aceh Province, Indonesia. The research used a qualitative method with a phenomenological design, collected data using in-depth interviews with eight participants in inpatient and outpatient rooms. The Collaizi method was used to analyze the data and produced three themes, namely: (1) conditions needed to improve the directing function, (2) leaders' response and concern, and (3) team support and coordination in implementing patient safety. The results of this study indicate that the problem of implementing a patient safety culture needs to be considered by hospital management to improve patient safety. It is recommended that service leaders at the hospital improve the directing function to improve the implementation of patient safety culture and the quality of hospital services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Interprofessional collaboration is considered important and often carried out in an inpatient setting. Therefore, the common perception amongst professional care providers is needed to ensure the implementation of the Interprofessional collaboration in hospitals. However, there are still obstacles that cause limitations in the implementation of Interprofessional collaboration in practices. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to explore professional experience of care givers in the implementation of interprofessional collaboration at one of general public hospitals in the capital of Aceh Province, Indonesia. Methods: This qualitative research used phenomenological study design. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with five participants in one inpatient room of the selected general public hospital. The Collaizi method was used to analyze the data. Results: The study identified four themes: (1) The implementation of Interprofessional collaboration was perceived as integrated care; (2) Application of values, ethics and professionalism in Interprofessional collaboration are important; (3) Collaboration as a responsibility between caregiver profesionals, and; (4) Lack of communication and teamwork can be as barriers to Interprofessional collaboration implementation. Based on the findings, hospital managers are recommended to consider the existance of obstacles in the implementation of interprofessional colaboration and to develop standard operating procedures on interprofessional colaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Family is the main support system in caring for its members, including the elderly with hypertension. Treatment of the disease in old people is through help from a spouse, child, or close relatives because they often live with their families. Therefore, this study aims to determine the form of family support in controlling hypertension among the elderly, including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual supports. The qualitative method was used with a descriptive phenomenological approach. The respondents consist of eight family members who cared for the elderly with uncomplicated hypertension during the past year. The themes found include responding to hypertension with traditional ingredients, the existence of quality time with the elderly, being free to select the activities they like, and prioritizing themselves to worship a lot. Based on the results, efforts are needed from community nurses to provide health promotion education on the importance of family support in controlling hypertension amond people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Backgrounds: The increasing number of COVID-19 cases demands the preparedness of nurses as the front line in providing health services to prevent being infected with COVID-19. This non-natural disaster has been declared a pandemic epidemic in the world so that efforts must be made to overcome it Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the management of preparedness and nurse response to COVID-19 prevention measures in a government-owned public hospital in a province in Indonesia. Methods: This quantitative study used a correlative design with a cross sectional approach to 220 nurses who were selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The data were obtained using a self-report questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-Square test and Logistic Regression. Results: The results showed that the effective response factor and facility readiness were the factors that most influenced the nurse's preparedness and response to COVID-19 prevention measures in hospitals. Nurses are expected can maintain their already very good preparedness so that no more nurses are infected with the COVID-19 virus and are ready to be on standby with a new variant of the virus. Hospitals are expected to carry out routine maintenance of facilities so that preventive measures for COVID-19 nurses can be carried out effectively and appropriately and with adequate facilities and infrastructure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: In adolescent girls, the need for iron increases due to accelerated growth and monthly iron loss because of menstruation. Anemia in adolescent girls can cause a decrease in learning concentration, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, pale skin, and others. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the anemia prevention education program on adolescent girls' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Indonesian rural areas. Method: The research sample consisted of 81 respondents (40 in the control group and 41 in the intervention group) from two schools, who were selected using total sampling for the control group and quota sampling for the intervention group. The anemia prevention education intervention consisted of 4 meeting sessions held every week for a month with 30-40 minutes for each meeting. Result: Data analysis revealed that the anemia prevention education program effectively increased anemia knowledge (p=0.00) and practice (p=0.02). However, this program was ineffective in changing adolescent girls' attitudes about anemia prevention (p=1.00) because adolescent girls had a positive attitude (100%) both before and after receiving education. Conclusion: As a result, it can be stated that nurses and other health workers can apply for the anemia prevention education program conducted by the Public Health Center to improve adolescent girls' knowledge and practice of anemia prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and has become a public health problem globally. This study aims to determine the factors associated with Stigma in patients with Tuberculosis in Simeulue Aceh Regency. This research uses a cross-sectional study approach. The study population was patients with Tuberculosis, totaling 112 people in 10 sub-districts in Simeulue Regency. The number of samples is 92 people. The research instrument consisted of respondents' demographics, knowledge, perceptions, psychological factors, socio-cultural, and Stigma. The analysis used the Chi-Square test with a significance level (a) 0.05. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between knowledge (p-value = 0.007), perception (p-value = 0.027), psychological factors (p-value = 0.035) and socio-cultural factors (p-value = 0.006) with stigma in suffered tuberculosis. This study concludes that knowledge, perception, psychological aspects, and socio-culture significantly correlate with Stigma in patients with Tuberculosis in Simeulue Regency. The socio-cultural aspect is the most dominant sub-variable associated with Stigma with a p-value of 0.006 <0.05. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of the internet to access information has become a necessity and continues to increase to affect lives positively and negatively. This study aims to determine the risk factors associated with internet use in high school students in Banda Aceh. This study uses a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The population was all high school students in the Kuta Alam District, Banda Aceh, amounting to 3,860 students. The sample amounted to 362 students selected using the Slovin formula with the Proportional Random Sampling technique. This study found that the factors that have a significant relationship with internet use in high school students are school, family, physical health, and mental health factors. While the aspect of family economic status has no relationship with internet use in high school students. The mental health factor is the most strongly associated with internet use among high school students in Banda Aceh. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Nurses are at risk of experiencing burnout and it can impact the quality of their nursing services. The study aims to identify factors that influence nurses' burnout and its impact on the quality of nursing services at a public hospital in the Aceh Province, Indonesia. Methods: The research used a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. Self-reported questionnaires were used in data collection and distributed to 214 nurses. A proportional random sampling technique was used in the selection of the study participants. Results: Results of data analysis using the Fisher's exact test showed that there was a significant correlation between workload, work-family conflict, and job control with burnout. The Correlation was not significant between burnout with social support and with the quality of nursing services. The work-family conflict was identified as the most dominant factors that affect nurses' burnout. Conclussion: The study concludes that nurses' burnout is related to workload, work-family conflict, and job control and has no impact on the quality of nursing services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]