Zakiyah Yasin, Ahmad Nawawi, Arief Wibowo, Siti R Nadhiroh, Shrimarti R Devy
{"title":"Effects of Moringa oleifera on increasing breast milk in breastfeeding mothers with stunting toddlers in rural Batang-Batang District, Indonesia.","authors":"Zakiyah Yasin, Ahmad Nawawi, Arief Wibowo, Siti R Nadhiroh, Shrimarti R Devy","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stunting in toddlers (0-2 years) remains a significant public health problem in Indonesia. Adequate breastfeeding is essential for stunting prevention, yet many mothers struggle with insufficient milk production. Moringa oleifera, known locally as moringa, has traditionally been used to increase breast milk production. Moringa plants have the potential to overcome various kinds of malnutrition or malnutrition problems in toddlers, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. This study aims is to examines the effect of consuming Moringa leaf-based vegetable soup on milk production in breastfeeding mothers with stunted toddlers at Leggung Health Centre. A quasi-experimental design was employed with 40 breastfeeding mothers of stunted toddlers (0-2 years) - 20 in the treatment group (given Moringa soup) and 20 in the control group (no treatment). Pretest results showed that only 57% of mother in the treatment group had adequate milk production, which increased to 76% after consuming Moringa leaf vegetable soup. The Mann-Witney U test revealed a significant difference (p = 0.000). These findings suggest that Moringa leaf soup can enhance breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers and may indirectly support stunting prevention efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10s","pages":"34-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142783967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuel J Ngobua, Vivian O Omuemu, Adedapo B A Ande, Oladipupo S Olaleye, Nyemike S Awunor, Igbaver I Ieren
{"title":"Adolescent reproductive health care services: knowledge, perspectives, and challenges among service providers in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria.","authors":"Samuel J Ngobua, Vivian O Omuemu, Adedapo B A Ande, Oladipupo S Olaleye, Nyemike S Awunor, Igbaver I Ieren","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10.13","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescence is a phase of life characterized by several reproductive health challenges that require support to navigate. However, access to adolescent and youth-friendly health service (AYFHS) centers to provide this support is limited. Perspective of healthcare workers (HCW) towards understanding the challenges to service provision has not been systematically documented. This study therefore documents the perspectives of HCWs on the types of services accessed by adolescents, and associated challenges in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The facility-based descriptive qualitative study used an in-depth interview guide among program officers in the 11 youth-friendly health centers. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically. The provision of HIV prevention services and AYFHS was appropriate while adolescents have preferences for facilities where their confidentiality is protected, and other needs are met. Reported challenges were lack of privacy, high cost of transportation to facilities, high staff attrition, poor awareness of the facilities and services, and parental consent. Suggestions for improvement included prolonged retention of youth-friendly trained staff, better client confidentiality, and economic empowerment of the adolescents to access services when needed. While the providers' perspective on AYFHS for adolescents was positive, related challenges were also identified. Government and other stakeholders should collaborate to ensure the right environment for accessibility and utilization of AYFHS.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10","pages":"131-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are attitudes towards infertility associated with gender perception?","authors":"Hasret Parlan, Rojjin Mamuk","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i9.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i9.6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infertility is not life-threatening but is nevertheless an important problem that threatens a couple's wellbeing due to its negative impact on their emotional health and quality of life. This descriptive, correlational study aimed to determine the relationship between university students' attitudes towards infertility and their gender perceptions. The study was conducted in a state university with a total of 602 students. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Attitude Toward Infertility Scale (ATIS), and the Gender Perception Scale (GPS). The scales have no cut-off value and higher scores indicating positive perception of gender and infertility. The study data were evaluated with Spearman's correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis test was used to analyze the association between GPS and ATIS scores and also the statistical significance was accepted as p<0.05. As a result 63.1% of the students were female; 80.9% had knowledge about infertility and gender inequality. The students' mean GPS and ATIS scores were 104.60±15.54 (range: 52-125) and 49.11±7.62 (range: 19-60), respectively. GPS and ATIS scores were positively associated in linear regression analysis (β=0.30; p<0.001) and correlation analysis (rho:0.590; p<0.001). The results of this study showed that university students had positive gender perception and attitudes toward infertility. In addition, students' attitudes toward infertility were directly associated with the modifiable factor of gender perception.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10","pages":"62-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdullah A Mamun, Mohamad Anis Fahmi, Ririh Yudhastuti, Diansanto Prayoga
{"title":"Strengthening Indonesia's health system through community and technological engagements in public health interventions.","authors":"Abdullah A Mamun, Mohamad Anis Fahmi, Ririh Yudhastuti, Diansanto Prayoga","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.2","DOIUrl":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The 7th International Symposium on Public Health (ISoPH 2023), was held on October 2-3, 2023, in Surabaya, Indonesia, which brought together a diverse array of public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the globe. The purpose of the symposium was to facilitate the exchange of the latest information and ideas within the realm of public health. The symposium aspired to foster discussions and the exchange of insights regarding scientific issues in the field of public health globally and within the context of Indonesia. Organized by the Faculty of Public Health at Airlangga University in Indonesia, the symposium addressed the urgent need for robust, resilient health systems capable of navigating the complex challenges of the modern era, particularly in the context of the Society 5.0 paradigm1 .</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10s","pages":"21-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142779157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anita Dewi Moelyaningrum, Soedjajadi Keman, Soenarnatalina Melaniani, Corie I Prasasti
{"title":"Ventilation in school and students' health after outbreak of COVID-19: A systematic literature review.","authors":"Anita Dewi Moelyaningrum, Soedjajadi Keman, Soenarnatalina Melaniani, Corie I Prasasti","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i9.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i9.46","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ventilation is one of the factors that support the health of students needed to support the goals of education. The objective of this study is to analyze how ventilation at school impacts the health of students. Scopus and Web of Science were used to retrieve published articles on ventilation at school and students' health. The search method used the keywords \"ventilation\" OR \"Indoor air pollution\" OR \"Indoor environment quality\" AND \"School\" AND \"Student\" OR \"Children\" AND \"Health\", from 2019- May 2023. The ventilation in schools researched were ventilation methods, insufficient or lack of ventilation, and the frequency of opening windows. The parameters of air quality were studied in classrooms Nitrogen Dioxide were (NO2);Particulate matter 10 (PM10); Particulate matter 2,5 (PM2.5); Particulate matter (PM1); Ozone (O3), benzene (C6H6), and carbon dioxide (CO2. The results showed that the diseases identified in students as a result of poor ventilation were tiredness, bronchitis, symptoms off asthma, risk of infection, rhinitis, etc. We conclude that as ventilation reduces indoor air pollutants, thus related to student health, it should be prioritized to fulfil the requirements for the health of students.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10s","pages":"449-459"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142783863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of factors affecting telemedicine use satisfaction: A literature review.","authors":"Annisa Nurida, Djazuly Chalidyanto, Mochammad Bagus Qomaruddin","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.47","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.47","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the digital era, the role of telemedicine is increasingly vital in ensuring equitable and quality health access for all without being hindered by geography or economy. This literature aims to identify indicators of telemedicine service user satisfaction that impact the effectiveness and acceptance of telemedicine services. This study involved PubMed and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria were published in the last 5 years, including studies that explore and analyze telemedicine user satisfaction indicators, through both quantitative and qualitative approaches, providing an understanding of the factors that influence users' perceptions of telemedicine quality. User satisfaction is an important indicator of telemedicine success. So that service providers must consider these factors in improving telemedicine services. From this literature, factors that influence user satisfaction were identified, including the availability of technology, the quality of telemedicine services, the level of trust in the security of personal data, the ease of use of telemedicine, and the interaction between patients and telemedicine service providersopulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10s","pages":"460-463"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142783873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of the implementation of early detection of children's growth and development by midwives.","authors":"Ayesha H Ngestiningrum, Mochammad B Qomaruddin","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Indonesia, the SDIDTK (Stimulation of Early Detection and Intervention of Growth and Development) program aims to monitor children's growth and development. SDIDTK monitors growth, encompassing body weight, height, and head circumference. It also monitors development, which includes a development test using KPSP (Developmental Pre-Screening Questionnaire), sight test, hearing test, and emotional-mental development test. This study analysed midwives' application of early growth detection services in Magetan Regency, Indonesia. It used a mixed-method approach. This quantitative study assessed the application of early detection by surveying 53 randomly selected village midwives. The qualitative study was conducted by interviewing 8 participants. The results showed that about 43.9% of midwives falsely reported providing SDIDTK services even when they only monitored the growth aspect without monitoring children's development. Midwives are helped by cadres who undergo routine growth examinations. Unfortunately, development detection is not routine. The challenges in implementing developmental detection included heavy workloads, limited time, and limited human resources. Other influential factors include the lack of intersectoral cooperation and the fact that societal empowerment have not optimally been established. The SDIDTK program's implementation remains suboptimal. The authors concluded that midwives should improve cross-sector collaboration, empower communities, and set standards for community midwifery care.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10s","pages":"50-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142783881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practices among first-time mothers: A narrative review.","authors":"Oktarianita Oktarianita, Ratna Dwi Wulandari, Stefanus Supriyanto","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10s.28","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) means giving only breast milk to babies 0-6 month without giving any drinks or food, except medicines and vitamins. Only 44% of babies received EBF worldwide in 2020. Meanwhile, in 2025, the target for achieving EBF is 50%. The research aim is to analyze the determinant of the success of EBF for the first-time mother. Database search via Google Scholar, Pubmed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, and Pro Quest for articles published since 2020-2022. Search keywords influencing factors, determinants, exclusive breastfeeding, first-time mothers. We found 19 articles but only 6 articles were suitable with the inclusion critrria. From the researches findings that the importance factors influence EBF practice are self-efficacy, social support, culture, relationships between parents, happiness in breastfeeding, and social environment. It is recommended that tracing activities be part of increasing the success of EBF practices for first-time mothers.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10s","pages":"239-248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142783931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yağmur Sürmeli, Cansu Yıldırım, Ümit Yüzbaşıoğlu, Öznur Güldağ
{"title":"The effect of sexual health education on sexual myths and sexual health literacy among University students.","authors":"Yağmur Sürmeli, Cansu Yıldırım, Ümit Yüzbaşıoğlu, Öznur Güldağ","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10.11","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of sexual health education on university students' sexual myths and sexual health literacy. The sample of the quasi-experimental research consisted of 51 students aged 18 and over studying at Toros University Vocational School of Health Services. Personal information form, Sexual Myths Scale, Sexual Health Literacy Scale were used as data collection tools. Students answered questions before and after sexual health education. In our research, before sexual health education, 49% of the students had moderate knowledge about sexuality; after the training, more than half of the students (51%) were found to have sufficient knowledge about sexuality. In order to reduce sexual myths and increase sexual health literacy levels, it is recommended that age-appropriate sexual health education be given by trained people in educational institutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10","pages":"112-121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determining the relationship between the fear of Coronavirus and healthy lifestyle behaviors in midwifery students in Türkiye.","authors":"Nurdan Kaya Yılmaz, Sümeyye Bal, Neşe Karakaya","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i10.4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The new coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic, midwifery students, who are usually more interested in face-to-face practical learning, have shifted to online learning, changing their fear and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The present research aimed todetermine the relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and healthy lifestyle behaviors in midwifery students in Türkiye. This cross-sectional study was performed on 313 midwifery students in the midwifery department of a university in Türkiye from April to June 2021. The data were collected with the student descriptive information form, Fear of Coronavirus Scale (FCV-19S), and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II(HPLP-II). The data were analyzed with mean score, standard deviation, number and percentage values, independent sample t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation test. The FCV-19S total mean score was moderate with 17.37±5.61. The total mean score on the HPLP-II was 129.93±21.50, students received the highest mean score on the spiritual development sub-dimension (26.17±5.01) and the lowest mean score on the physical activity sub-dimension (17.05±5.08). It was found that midwifery students had a moderate fear of COVID-19 and displayed moderate healthy lifestyle behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 10","pages":"39-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}