scholarly journals Analysis of factors related to maternal health in female workers in the industrial area of Sidoarjo, Indonesia

Author(s):  
Firman Suryadi Rahman ◽  
Tri Martiana

Female workers are often exposed to various risk factors that potentially threaten their health, including reproductive health. One of the reproductive problems for female worker is a pregnancy disorder. Disorders during pregnancy can result in the occurrence of infant mortality and maternal death. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors associated with maternal health in female workers in Sidoarjo Industrial area. The study was a cross-sectional study with 388 chosen by simple random sampling. Data was analyzed using chi-square. The results showed that there was a correlation between pregnancy disorders and maternal education (p=0.05), work shift (p=0.036), dust (p=0.04), vibration (p=0.009). Maternal and child health is influenced by internal factors such as education level and external factors in the form of work shifts, hazards dust and vibration in the company environment. Industrial management needs to provide health education to reduce the risks of pregnancy disorders.

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh ◽  
Cyrus Jalili ◽  
Habibolah Khazaie ◽  
Saba Shahsavari ◽  
Negar Karimi ◽  
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Background: Motivation is defined as the development of an individual’s desire to succeed and participate in the activities in which success depends on personal effort and ability. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the status of achievement motivation in university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 182 medical, dentistry, and pharmacology students at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Iran in 2018. The participants were selected via simple random sampling with a probability appropriate to the selected sample size. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16 using chi-square and t-test at the significance level of 95%. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.14 ± 1.68 years (age range: 19 - 25 years). The mean score of achievement motivation was 77.64 ± 7.35, which indicated that the participants obtained 66.93% of the maximum score. In addition, 89.5% and 10.5% of the students had moderate and favorable achievement motivation, respectively. Achievement motivation was significantly correlated with age (P = 0.031), male gender (P = 0.022), and maternal education level (P = 0.018). Conclusions: According to the results, the achievement motivation of the majority of the KUMS students was moderate. Therefore, proper planning is required to improve the achievement motivation of these students.


Author(s):  
Firman Suryadi Rahman ◽  
Tri Martiana

Background: The number of female workers in Indonesia has increased and female workers have been discovered to be very vulnerable to several hazards and health problems in the workplace environment linked to their menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze risk factors associated with pregnancy disorders in female workers. Design and Methods: The research was conducted through the use of a cross-sectional design with 307 female workers using simple random sampling. Furthermore, a descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the conditions of the respondents during pregnancy to childbirth process. Results: The results showed 45% of respondents had pregnancy disorders, 16% had miscarriages, and despite the fact most of the prenatal care processes was assisted by doctors or midwives, 2.6% of the respondents consulted Traditional Birth Attendants, who were also recorded and was found to account for 2.9% of the deliveries. Moreover, the risk factors associated with pregnancy disorders include vibrations (P=0.004), irritants (P=0.002) and repetitive works (P=0.009). Conclusions: It is recommended that companies should provide maternal and child health protection and control for any risk associated with female workers.


Author(s):  
Tridibes Bhattacharya ◽  
Soumalya Ray ◽  
Dilip Kumar Das

Background: Developmental delay is a public health problem worldwide. Globally every year approximately 200 million under-five children exhibit significant delay; 86% being in developing countries. Thus screening and early detection has been emphasized for effective measures. The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of developmental delay among children below two years of age and to determine association of demographic and socio-economic factors.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted between July-November 2016 among 2 – 23 months aged children at Bhatar block, Burdwan district. Calculated sample size was 277; considering 9.5% prevalence (as elicited by Meenai et al in Bhopal), 95% confidence interval, 5% absolute error, design effect 2 and 5% non-response. By simple random sampling, one village was chosen from each of the fourteen gram panchayats of Bhatar block and then equal numbers of children from each selected village. Data were collected by interviewing the respondents with a pre-designed schedule. Developmental status was assessed using Trivandrum developmental screening chart. Chi-square test and logistic regression were applied, p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Overall prevalence of developmental delay was 7.9%. Chi-square test revealed gender (p=0.04), birth weight (p=0.00), maternal education (p=0.01) and place of delivery (p=0.00) to have significant association; in logistic regression also these factors remained significant. Gestational duration, age at delivery, socio-economic status had no significant association.Conclusions: Developmental delay is substantially high among rural children. Larger study with appropriate diagnostic tool might ascertain the actual burden and determinants to indicate necessary measures.      


Author(s):  
Fausiah Nurlan ◽  
Nur Atika ◽  
Wiwik Ulfia

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the characteristics of respondents to the practice of feeding under two years old children in the work area of Puskesmas Binamu Kec. Binamu, Kab. Jeneponto. This research is a cross-sectional study with simple random sampling technique. The sample was mothers who have children under the age of two years, totaling 136 mothers. Data was collected through direct interviews with respondents. Hypothesis testing is done using the Chi Square statistical test, with α 0.05 and coefficient φ (phi). The results of the study are known to the characteristics of maternal education (p = 0.030) and family income (p = 0.002) associated with feeding practices in children under the age of two years. Meanwhile there was no correlation between maternal work (p = 0.514) and the number of family members (p = 0.692) to the practice of providing food for under-two-year-old children. It is recommended to increase counseling about correct feeding practices for children, especially on the amount and frequency of food provided, besides that nutritional information is provided not only to mothers but also to people around mothers.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam John Munyogwa ◽  
Kaloli Sayi Ntalima ◽  
Secilia Ng’weshemi Kapalata

Abstract Background Obesity at the workplace has been associated with symptoms of lower self-esteem, increased individual and employer healthcare costs, increased absenteeism and presenteeism and reduced productivity. Therefore, this study was designed to study the prevalence and correlates of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Methods Study design was a cross-sectional survey conducted from March to June, 2019. Participants were employees from formal sector employment defined as those paid regular monthly wage and with either a secured permanent or temporary contract. Simple random sampling was used to select four out of fifteen large buildings hosting various establishments. Respondents were obtained conveniently and interviewed face to face. Central obesity was defined as a waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males and greater than 88 cm for females. Chi-square test was conducted to assess the differences among the groups. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify the correlates of central obesity. Results A total of 392 respondents (98% response rate) agreed and participated in the study. The overall prevalence of central obesity was found to be 41.8% (164/392). The prevalence of central obesity was significantly higher among females (67.4% p < 0.001), respondents aged ≥51 years (60%, p = < 0.001), administrators (55.1% p = < 0.05), respondents with salary of > 1,000,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TSh.) per month (54.4%, p = < 0.05), respondents who eat homemade meals at the workplace (64.2%, p = < 0.05) and respondents with hypertension (62.5%, p = < 0.05). Correlates of central obesity were found to be female sex (AOR = 9.53; 95% CI: 5.49, 16.78), increased age, eating homemade meals at the workplace (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.19) and hypertension (AOR = 3.15; 95% CI: 1.41, 6.91). Conclusions The present study revealed high prevalence of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Scholars and stakeholders are urged to generate more evidences and design appropriate interventions to curb the situation.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Amirul Adli M. ◽  
Gaushinee V. ◽  
Abdullah M. S. ◽  
Rafaee R. ◽  
Syahirah M T. ◽  
...  

Stress is a physical, mental and emotional response to a challenging event and is a normal part of everyone's life.  It has been linked to suppression of the immune system and could increase the risk of getting ill or alter the course of existing illness.  Studies show that stress is associated with increased HBA1c, especially in females.  Therefore the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of stress with abnormal glucose value among the women community.  A cross-sectional study was conducted among 168 residents of Mukim Sg. Pelek, Sepang, Selangor.  Participants were selected through a simple random sampling and were asked to answer questionnaires provided.  The Depression, Stress and Anxiety (DASS-21) scale was used to determine the prevalence of stress and random blood sugar (RBS) for measurement of the glucose level.  Data was analyzed using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Chi-square analyses for determining the association between variables.  The study found that 58.3% of the stressed women in the community have abnormal blood glucose level, which indicated that the risk of getting diabetes is slightly high.  This finding has important implication for designing strategic plans for intervention program on awareness towards coping with stress positively.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ice Irawati

Salah satu faktor utama yang menyebabkan masih tingginya angka TB paru adalah kepadatan hunian dan sosial ekonomi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Hubungan kepadatan hunian dan sosial ekonomi dengan kejadian penyakit TB paru Kelurahan Pecung Kecamatan Belakang Padang Kota Batam (Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Belakang Padang) Tahun 2019.Penelitian ini menggunakan cross sectional study, teknik pengambilan sampel secara simple random sampling dimana sampel berjumlah 90 sampel, data primer diperoleh dengan alat bantu kuisioner, data analisis dengan bivariat yang menggunakan uji chi-square (>0,05).Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan kepadatan hunian dengan penyakit TB paru ditunjukan dengan nilai p=0,000 (pV<0,05), dan terdapat hubungan sosial ekonomi dengan penyakit TB paru dengan nilai p=0,000 (pV>0,05). Kesimpulannya bahwa terdapat hubungan kepadatan hunian dengan penyakit TB paru, hubungan sosial ekonomi dengan penyakit TB paru, Diharapkan promosi kesehatan oleh Puskesmas kepada masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kesadaran hidup dan lingkungan sehat.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
Rusmini Marslan Arsyad ◽  
Engelina Nabuasa ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen

DHF is one of the widespread  infectious diseases in Indonesia, with an increased infected number of sufferers. DHF case is closely related to environmental sanitation, wich causes the availability of breeding places for the Aedes aegypti mosquito vectors. The study was to determine the relationship between environmental sanitation behavior and the case of DHF in the working area of the Tarus Community Health Center in 2020. The study design was descriptive-analytical with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample was_99 respondents taken by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected from interviews and analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that the varuabels of  knowledge (p = 0.000), attitudes (p = 0.021), and actions to environmental sanitation (p = 0.000) were related to the DHF case. The Tarus Community Health Center should increase outreach activities and family empowerment efforts related to the prevention and control of DHF.


2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shoboo Rahmati ◽  
Ali Delpisheh ◽  
Ashraf Direkvand Moghadam ◽  
Kourosh Sayehmiri ◽  
Fathola Mohamadian

BACKGROUND Infertility among couples is a painful emotional problem, which results in the feeling of grief in the form of psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. The present study was aimed to survey the frequency of depression and anxiety levels of infertile women in western Iran in 2017.METHODS This cross-sectional study used a simple random sampling method for selecting the sample. The study population consisted of all infertile women who went to Farhangian health center in Ilam. The Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, and demographic characteristics questionnaire were used for collecting the data. The questionnaires were distributed among midwife experts and patients. The collected data were analyzed by the chi-square test and variance analysis using SPSS version 20.RESULTS Among 200 infertile women, 53.5%, 32%, 11%, and 3.5% suffered from severe, moderate, mild, and no anxiety, respectively. However, 96.5% suffered from various degrees of anxiety with 85.5% from clinical anxiety. In addition, 42%, 19.5%, 14.5%, and 24% suffered from severe, moderate, mild, and no depression, respectively. However, 76% suffered from various degrees of depression with 61.5% from clinical depression. There is a significant relationship between the education level of husbands, education level of women, and type of infertility (p<0.05). Women who had a lower than diploma education level and primary infertility suffered from higher anxiety levels.CONCLUSIONS There was a high level of anxiety and depression in infertile women; therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to these disorders in the process of treatment of infertile women.


2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Ram Bilakshan Sah ◽  
S Bhattarai ◽  
D D Baral ◽  
P K Pokharel

Background: Poor hygiene practices and inadequate sanitary conditions play major roles in the increased burden of communicable diseases within developing countries. Objectives: To know knowledge and practice regarding hygiene and sanitation of households and to find out the hygienic practices with selected variables. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 30th April to 13th May 2012 in Dhankuta Municipality where 300 households were taken as subjects. Among 9 wards, 3 wards were randomly selected and equal number of households (100) from each ward was selected on the basis of simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaire was used and face to face interview was conducted. Chi-square test was applied to find out the hygienic practices with selected variables. Results: Most of respondents believed that hand washing reduces diseases (71.3%). They knew that diarrhoea is spread by dirty environment (55.7%) and drinking unsafe water (46.3%) and unhygienic food (43.3%). Majority of respondents (95.3%) washing hands with soap and water after defecation. Almost (30%) respondents used burning as a management of solid waste. The ladies were found to have better hygienic practices (92%) than gents (61.6%) and Brahmin/Chhetri (70%) were more hygienic than other ethnic groups.  Conclusion: The knowledge and practice on hygiene and sanitation among the households of Dhankuta municipality was found to be fair.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v12i1.11985         Health Renaissance 2014;12(1):44-48


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