A. Laksono, R. Wulandari, Novia Susianti, Mohamad Samsudin, M. A. Musoddaq
{"title":"Stunting Among Wealthy Indonesian Families: A Cross-Sectional Study of Children Under the Age of Two","authors":"A. Laksono, R. Wulandari, Novia Susianti, Mohamad Samsudin, M. A. Musoddaq","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.023","url":null,"abstract":"Previous studies globally report that poverty was a determinant of stunting. However, studies also showed that stunting can be found in wealthy families. To analyze factors related to stunting among wealthy families, we examined the 2021 Indonesian National Nutritional Status Survey. This cross-sectional study included 23,957 children under the age of two years old. In addition to stature, the study analyzed eight independent variables (e.g., residence, maternal age, marital, education, employment, children's age, gender, and early initiation breastfeeding). By employing a binary logistic regression test in the last analysis, this study found that children in rural areas were 1.160 times more likely to be stunted than those in urban areas (95% CI [1.152, 1.168], p < .001). The characteristics of mothers were also found to be related to stunting, including age, marital status, education, and employment. Additionally, 12–13-month-old children were 3.033 times more likely to be stunted than < 12 months (95% CI [3.011, 3.055], p < .001). Boys were 1.320 times more likely to be stunted than girls (95% CI [1.311, 1.328], p < .001). Children with early breastfeeding initiation were 1.025 times more likely to be stunted than those without (95% CI [1.018, 1.031], p < .001). Lastly, eight significant factors related to stunting among wealthy families in Indonesia were found: residence, maternal age, marital, education, employment, children's age, gender, and early breastfeeding initiation. The government must focus on the specific targets produced in this study to accelerate reducing the prevalence of stunting in wealthy Indonesian families.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"53 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cross-Border Migration and Its Influence on Mental Health Dynamics in Thailand: An Empirical Analysis of Provincial Data","authors":"Attasuda Lerskullawat, Thitima Puttitanun","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.022","url":null,"abstract":"While previous research has examined the impact of cross-border migrants on economic development and other social issues, limited studies have focused on the potential effects of migrants on the mental health of the native population. This paper investigates the impact of cross-border migrants on the mental health of natives in Thailand, considering various mental health disorders. This study analyzes 77 provincial data sets from 2016 to 2021 using a spatial panel autoregressive model. The findings suggest that the presence of migrants did not have an adverse influence on the mental health of the native population at a 5% significance level. Notably, there is a reduction in the prevalence of substance abuse disorders associated with the presence of migrants at the 5% significance level. Additionally, unemployment, education, public health services, technological infrastructure, health risk behavior, and age are significant contributors to the mental health of natives at a 5% significance level. The study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to developing effective mental health policies and initiatives that address these multiple contributors.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"61 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139448857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Communication and Relationships Within Thai Older Adults’ Families: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Study","authors":"J. Seesawang, Pulawit Thongtaeng, P. Nitirat","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.021","url":null,"abstract":"The situation of older Thai family members has changed, resulting in less interaction that could impact family bonds. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design explored communication and relationships within older adults’ families. Using communication patterns and family relationships questionnaires, a survey was administered to 180 older adults in Phetchaburi province. Then, 40 participants were engaged in semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using simple linear regression, and the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The quantitative results revealed that most family communication patterns with high family relationships were pluralistic. Consensual (B =7.13; SE = 3.26; p < .05) and protective communication patterns (B = 1.72; SE = 0.82; p < .05) were associated with family relationships. The qualitative analysis highlighted the contributors to low family communication and relationships, which included a lack of effective communication skills, unresolved conflicts, technology distraction, and poor time management. The management strategies were active listening, being a role model, and having a heart-to-heart conversation. The initiation of relationships among older adults’ families has originated from communication within the family. Thus, healthcare providers, especially community nurses, should create a family interaction program to promote open and positive communication between older adults and their families.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"61 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139448932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perspectives of Healthcare Providers in Maternal and Child Health Services in BokeoProvince, Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Krissana Kapheak, Nonthaphat Theerawasttanasiri, Potchara Khumphoo, Rungrasami Sriwongphan, Wanchalerm Ritthimon, Chansy Chayaseng, Phouangphet Bounmaseng, Ninrat Pangsri, Yuparat Ngampradit, Jukkrit Wungrath","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.020","url":null,"abstract":"In Bokeo province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the high rates of poverty and poor health outcomes are striking. According to data collected from the Lao government, the area has a high mortality rate among mothers and children under five years old. Consequently, there is an urgent need for significant enhancements in maternal and child health (MCH) services. This study aims to investigate the perspectives of healthcare providers on the MCH situation, difficulties, challenges, and potential solutions for the growth and implementation of MCH services. We conducted in-depth interviews with 45 healthcare providers from varying healthcare system levels using qualitative methods. The key findings are as follows: Healthcare providers demonstrate a strong understanding of MCH policies, acknowledgment of national objectives, and dedication to personal growth. However, significant obstacles exist, including access barriers for ethnic minorities, transportation complications, inadequate healthcare personnel, and insufficient equipment and infrastructure. Healthcare providers have also indicated a need for more training and opportunities for professional development to improve MCH outcomes. To enhance MCH outcomes in Bokeo province, addressing these challenges and supporting healthcare providers in their quest for self-improvementis essential. The findings of our study can aid in creating targeted interventions and policies to improve MCH outcomes in Bokeo province and similar regions. By focusing on critical areas such as antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, postnatal care, immunizations, nutrition, family planning, health education, and access to healthcare, we can strive towards improved health outcomes and reduced mortality rates.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139153140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Age at First Marriage of Nepalese Women: A Statistical Analysis (Status, Differential, Determinants, and Distributional Pattern)","authors":"A. Gaire, Y. Gurung, T. Bhusal","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.019","url":null,"abstract":"Marriage is a legal union between two individuals. Marital status is an essential demographic variable affecting the fertility rate. Marriage is necessary for the fertility life of women in countries where fertility outside the marriage is not accepted socially. This paper presents Nepalese women’s status, differential, and determination of age at first marriage (AFM). Some probability distributions were used to analyze the distributional pattern of AFM. The Skew Log-Logistic distribution is found to fit the AFM data of Nepalese women better. The cumulative probabilities of fitted results were used to construct the marriage life table. The average waiting time for marriage for Nepalese women is estimated at 17.768 years. The probability of marrying or not marrying at a particular age is also calculated. Each of these findings provides information about the trends and patterns of marital behavior within a specific population. Besides demography, the analysis of AFM could have significant implications for various other fields, such as sociology, economics, and public health. These findings show the necessity of education campaigns opposing child marriage and early marriage. These findings can create marital policies and initiatives for the specific subpopulations with the lowest mean AFM.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"14 S1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138967889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Age at First Migration and Educational Attainment of Young Adults in Indonesia","authors":"Meirina Ayumi Malamassam","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.018","url":null,"abstract":"First migration is an important milestone that signals the beginning of one’s migration career. Variations in the timing of the first migration signify critical contextual factors that shape individuals' life trajectories, including their educational pathways. This study aimed to examine the variations in the age at first migration of young Indonesians by their educational attainment. This study analyzed data from the migration and education modules from all waves of the Indonesian Family Life Survey. Survival analysis approaches were used to estimate the probability of first migration among the 2,075 observations during young adulthood. This study found that people with low levels of education migrate for the first time at younger ages, possibly after terminating their schooling. Meanwhile, education-related motives are critical in explaining the high migration propensity around the age of 18–19 years by the tertiary-educated group. Despite the varying intensities, the relationships between education and migration were consistent across cohorts. These findings suggest that positive and negative educational selectivity were observable in the age schedule of the first migration of young adult Indonesians.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"65 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138967653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Migration on Optimism and Subjective Well-Being: Evidence from the Indonesian Family Life Survey","authors":"Nufi Alabshar, S. Giyarsih, A. Pitoyo","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.016","url":null,"abstract":"When migrating, a person will expect better well-being than they had in their area of origin. Much research only focuses on how migration affects objective well-being, even though subjective well-being describes well-being more than an economic perspective. This study aims to investigate the impact of migration on the optimism and subjective well-being of migrants. Migration is considered when it crosses district or city boundaries, whether internal or international. The method used in this study is the difference-in-differences (DID) method, which allows us to determine the impact of migration. Using panel data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) in 2007 and 2014, the results show that migration has a positive effect on optimism, economic opinion, personal and household needs opinion, children’s needs opinion, and happiness of migrants. Migration does not have a significant impact on happiness despite a positive correlation towards it. Other control variables, such as urban regional classification, younger age, male gender, married status, and higher education, positively affect subjective well-being.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"128 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138599062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pius Weraman, Nugroho Susanto, Luh Tu Selpi Wahyuni, Doni Pranata, K. Saddhono, Komang Ayu Krisna Dewi, Kadek Lina Kurniawati, I. Hita, Nyoman Ayu Putri Lestari, Emmanuel Nizeyumukiza
{"title":"Chronic Pain and Subjective Health in a Sample of Indonesian Adults: A Moderation of Gender","authors":"Pius Weraman, Nugroho Susanto, Luh Tu Selpi Wahyuni, Doni Pranata, K. Saddhono, Komang Ayu Krisna Dewi, Kadek Lina Kurniawati, I. Hita, Nyoman Ayu Putri Lestari, Emmanuel Nizeyumukiza","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.017","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic pain is an essential burden for public health. Yet, evidence of its association with subjective perceptions of health in the community and gender differences is still lacking in Indonesia. This study examined how chronic pain relates to subjective health in the community and gender differences in this relationship using an Indonesian nationwide community survey. A total of 3,255 adults were involved in the study, with the mean age of the participants being 41.6 years (SD = 13.4), with 57% identifying as female. The results revealed that chronic pain was an essential predictor of subjective health. Those who had chronic pain reported poor subjective health compared to their counterparts, regardless of their gender, education level, marital status, smoking status, unemployment status, religiosity, and extroversion personality trait. In addition, the findings showed that the negative association between chronic pain and subjective health was stronger in women than in men. This study stipulates that targeting pain in the general population and managing and treating pain might lead to improvement in public health. In addition, efforts to reduce chronic pain and to increase subjective health in the general population should be gender mindful.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"133 43","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138599195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Y. Suryaputri, R. Mubasyiroh, P. P. Arfines, Rika Rachmalina, S. Idaiani, Nikson Sitorus, Bunga Ch Rosha, Enung Nur Khotimah, Diana Setiyawati
{"title":"The Effects of a School-Based Mental Health Program on Students’ Knowledge, Behavior, and Depression: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Four Indonesian High Schools","authors":"I. Y. Suryaputri, R. Mubasyiroh, P. P. Arfines, Rika Rachmalina, S. Idaiani, Nikson Sitorus, Bunga Ch Rosha, Enung Nur Khotimah, Diana Setiyawati","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.015","url":null,"abstract":"Schools play a crucial role in promoting the mental health of children and adolescents. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a mental health program by evaluating changes in knowledge, behavior, and mental health outcomes of students before and after the intervention. The study employed a pre-and-post-test quasi-experimental approach in four selected high schools in Bogor. It evaluated changes in knowledge, behavior, and mental health outcomes of students pre-and-post the intervention. The study assessed mental health literacy, anti-bullying education, and creating a positive school environment. Data were collected in July and October 2019, with 476 out of 495 students completing both pre- and post-tests. In the intervention group, there was an improvement in knowledge, as evidenced by a decrease in the risk of “having a lack of knowledge” from the pre-test (OR = 1.8, 95% CI [1.2, 2.6], p = .004) to the post-test (OR = 1.2, 95% CI [0.9, 1.8], p = .284). During the pre-test period, students in the intervention schools had a higher risk of experiencing bullying (OR = 1.4, 95% CI [0.9, 2.3], p = .133). However, after the intervention, their risk of being bullied decreased (OR = 0.9, 95% CI [0.6, 1.6], p = .810). The risk of having no peer support also decreased from OR = 1.6, 95% CI [0.5, 5.8], p = .467 to OR = 1.1, 95% CI [0.3, 4.3], p = .933. The condition of depression in the intervention group improved, with an OR = 1.0, 95% CI [0.6, 1.8], p = .924 at the pre-test and an OR = 0.8, 95% CI [0.4, 1.6], p = .511 at the post-test. These findings underscore the significance of initiatives focused on improving student mental health.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139222150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tri Wurisastuti, Kencana Sari, Rika Rachmalina, Rika Rachmawati, Yunita Diana Sari, Noviati Fuada, A. Ferdina, Fifi Retiaty, Tin Afifah
{"title":"The Relationship Between Sociodemographics and Media Access on Knowledge Regarding Anemia Among Young Women in Indonesia","authors":"Tri Wurisastuti, Kencana Sari, Rika Rachmalina, Rika Rachmawati, Yunita Diana Sari, Noviati Fuada, A. Ferdina, Fifi Retiaty, Tin Afifah","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.013","url":null,"abstract":"The limited knowledge of young women about anemia and the difficulty in accessing information about anemia are essential problems for young women’s health. This study examines the association between sociodemographic factors and media access with anemia knowledge in young women in Indonesia. This study analyzed data from the 2017 Indonesian Health Demographic Survey. This study involved unmarried women of childbearing aged 15–24 years who had heard of anemia. The analysis used multiple logistic regression. The percentage of young Indonesian women with good knowledge of anemia was 70.9%. This study showed that the odds of having good knowledge of anemia increased significantly among young women aged 20–24 years (AOR = 1.341, 95% CI [1.140, 1.579], p < .001), living in urban areas (AOR = 1.178, 95% CI [1.015, 1.367], p < .05), highly educated (AOR = 2.617, 95% CI [1.647, 4.160], p < .001), had the highest economic quintile (AOR = 1.730, 95% CI [1.356, 2.207], p < .001), read newspapers/magazines at least once a week (AOR = 1.315, 95% CI [1.089, 1.588], p < .01), and had access the Internet almost every day (AOR = 1.204, 95% CI [1.038, 1.397], p < .05). Education on anemia among this age group should be encouraged and instituted in the educational curriculum. Newspapers, magazines, and internet media may be practical tools for educating young people about health and nutrition.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"530 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139247795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}