Background: In 2007, in Indonesia 80% of a total 495 districts/municipalities was malaria endemic. Most malaria parasitemia is P. falciparum, and it is related to several risk factors. This analysis aimed to identify dominant risk factors related to P. falciparummalaria parasitemia among children 10 years or below. Methods: This analysis used a part of Basic Health Research year 2010 data. A…
Background: A mother’s postpartum depression may have long-term impacts on a child’s growth and development. This analysis aimed to identify several risk factors related to postpartum depression. Methods:The data analyzed originated from a cross-sectional Basic Health Survey (Riskesdas) 2010 of Indonesia which provided specific information on the health Millennium Development Goals (MDG)…
Background: In the last years, the frequency of cesarean section (c-section) has risen. This study was aimed to identify several signs or symptoms of complications during pregnancy increased the risk of c-section (c-section). Methods: Data were derived from the Basic Health Survey (Riskesdas) 2010. The sub-sample was married or divorced women aged 10-49 years between January 1, 2005 and Augu…
Back ground: Air traffic controllers (ATCs) have a high level of responsibility which may lead to qualitative work load stressor (QLWS). This study identified several risk factors related to moderate qualitative work load stressor among the ATCs. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2008 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Subjects consisted of active …
Aim To prove that proper exercise and taking antihypertensive medicine may reduce diastolic blood pressure (DBP) by 2: 5 mmHg. Method A quasi-experimentation study was done on employees of a government bureau in Jakarta, for 8 weeks from March to August 2008. All prehypertensive and hypertensive subjects were detected through a survey prior to the quasi-experimentation study. A talk was given …