Journal of Urban Health Research

Understanding Stunting in Toddlers: Factors Impacting Knowledge Levels among FKIKUAJ Medical Students (2017-2020)

Leonardo Ongga, Junita Elvira Pandji Surya, Poppy Kristina Sasmita — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Introduction: Stunting is short stature in children due to chronic malnutrition in the first 1000 days of life. Medical students' knowledge plays an important role in preventing stunting. This study aims to determine the factors that are associated with the level of knowledge of FKIK-UAJ students class 2017- 2020 about stunting in children under five.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of FKIK-UAJ students class of 2017-2020. Data collection using a questionnaire and data analysis using the chi-square test.

Results: The total respondents were 136 students with 135 included in the inclusion criteria and 1 person included in the exclusion criteria. The 135 students who filled out the questionnaire were dominated by female gender, class of 2020, clinic education stage, had not participated in the pediatrics clerkship, and had never participated in activities on stunting or child health with the level of knowledge obtained was in the good category 13.3%, sufficient 51.9% and less 34.8%. The chi-square test found that the factors of class (p=0,045), stage of education (p=0,023), and pediatrics clerkship (p=0,039) influenced the level of knowledge about stunting while gender (p=0,688) and activities about stunting or child health (p=0,903) had no effect.

Conclusions: The results showed that the factors of class, stage of education, and pediatrics clerkshiphada relationship with the level of knowledge about stunting.

Keywords: stunting - knowledge - students.

Mother’s Knowledge and Attitude Associated with Acute Respiratory Infection Prevention in Under Two Children in Lewoleba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Yunisa Astiarani, Maria, Yeremias, Bryany — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Introduction: This study investigates the correlation between maternal knowledge and attitudes and their impact on preventing Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) in under two children in Lewoleba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. With a focus on this region with limited prior research, the study explores howa mother's understanding and approach toward ARI prevention measures may contribute to improved child health outcomes.

Methods: A cross-sectional study investigated the association between maternal knowledge and attitudes and their impact on preventing ARIs in children under two years old in Lewoleba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The study administered structured questionnaires to gather data on maternal knowledge and attitude toward ARIs, behavior toward prevention, and demographic information. Data were analyzed using bivariate analysis to evaluate the association.

Results: Of 144 respondents, 81.3% showed high ARI knowledge, but only 54.9% had positive attitudes, and 53.2% exhibited good behaviors. The Chi-square test revealed a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude with ARI behavior (P<0.05) among mothers with children aged 0-24 months in Lewoleba Primary Health Centre, Nubatukan District, Lembata Regency. Specifically, mothers with high knowledge had a 2.31 prevalence ratio (PR) for good ARI-related behaviors compared to those with low ability. In contrast, those with positive attitudes had a 1.52 PR for such behaviors.

Conclusions: This study revealed a connection between mothers' knowledge and attitudes concerning ARI in children under two and their preventive actions. Despite a relative scarcity of good behaviors compared to strong knowledge and positive attitudes, the findings underscore that higher knowledge scores and more positive attitudes lead to significantly better behavioral outcomes.

Keywords: acute respiratory infections - attitude - behavior - knowledge - prevention.

The Correlation of Caffeine Levels Consumption with Sleep Quality Levels of Active Students

Yellica Veronica, Heidy, Nelson Sudiyono — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Introduction: Caffeine is one of the many stimulants found in popular foods and beverages consumed bythe global population. Caffeine has many benefits if it is consumed in accordance with recommended daily doses, such as reducing fatigue and facilitating activity. Caffeine consumption in excess is detrimental to the body, particularly the quality of sleep. Numerous students consume caffeine with the intention of enhancing daytime performance, but they disregard its negative effects, particularly on sleep quality.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study using data collected with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and a questionnaire for caffeine content based on BPOM for active students at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University, classes of 2019–2021. The Spearman test was performed to determine the relationship between the independent variable (caffeine intake) and the dependent variable (sleep quality levels).

Results: There were forty respondents who satisfied the inclusion criteria. 20% of respondents had good sleep quality, whereas 80% of respondents had poor sleep quality. 60% of respondents consumed low amounts of caffeine or none at all (<32 mg), while 40% consumed high amounts of caffeine (>151mg). The analysis utilizing the Spearman test revealed that some outcomes had no effect (p = 0.876) while others did (r = 0.026).

Conclusions: There is no correlation between caffeine consumption and sleep quality among active students at Atma Jaya Catholic University's School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Food Addiction Prevalence and its Association with COVID-19 Related Stress among Clinical Rotation Medical Students in Jakarta

Yunisa Astiarani, Helen, Michelle, Nur Fitriah, Vetinly — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Introduction: This study investigated the relationship between food addiction and stress among clinical rotation medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. While prior research has examined the impact of mental and physical well-being on medical students, the exploration of food addiction in this demographic has been limited.

Methods: The survey study includes 355 clinical-level medical students. Stress levels are assessed using the Coronavirus Stress Measure (CSM) questionnaire, while food addiction is evaluated with the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 questionnaire. Comparative analysis was performed to see the association between food addiction and the stress level related to COVID-19.

Results: Both questionnaires indicate good validity and reliability measures. Medical students exhibited lower stress levels during the pandemic than the general population. Approximately 30.1% of students showed signs of food addiction, with most cases classified as mild. Food addiction was significantly higher among women, partially influenced by the dominant presence of female students. The study reveals a significant connection between food addiction and stress levels among medical students (p<0.001). Those with moderate and severe food addiction experience notably higher stress (p<0.05).

Conclusion: This study highlights the prevalence of food addiction among medical students and its association with increased stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. It underscores the need for further research and support mechanisms to address food addiction and stress management among medical students, ultimately promoting their overall well-being and academic success.