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Al-Sihah: The Public Health Science Journal, Pp 13-22 (2025)
ISSN 2086-2040 · Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar · 171 articles in the index
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Assessment of School Environmental Health Conditions in Governmental Primary Schools
Ensuring environmental health in schools is vital for promoting student well-being and learning outcomes, particularly in under-resourced rural settings. However, evidence on environmental health conditions in Sudanese schools is limited. This study aimed to assess the school environmental health…
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Hypertension as a social and spiritual experience
Although hypertension is widely addressed in clinical literature, limited attention has been given to its social and spiritual dimensions, particularly in rural settings. This study explores the lived experiences of individuals with hypertension in Paccellekang Village, South Sulawesi, Indonesia…
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Influence of Cannabis Decriminalisation on Consumption Patterns
Earlier research has frequently neglected regional consumption patterns and socio-cultural dynamics following cannabis policy shifts, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study seeks to address this gap by examining cannabis use trends following decriminalisation in South Africa…
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Association Between Body Mass Index and Mortality in Patients With Tuberculosis-HIV Co-Infection in Asia and Africa
Globally, the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection in 2019 was 8.2%. In 2020, TB-related deaths among individuals with HIV totaled 214,000, representing an increase from the previous year. Previous studies suggest that body mass index (BMI) is a…
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Enhancing Adolescent Mental Health Through Independence and Social Support
Despite the growing recognition of adolescent mental health challenges, there is limited evidence on how adolescent independence and social support interact to influence psychological distress, highlighting the need for contextualized findings to guide mental health interventions. This study…
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Investigating ward nurses’ perceptions of hospital pharmacy service quality
In recent years, organisations have increasingly focused their attention on internal service quality, which has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, which in turn impacts the performance of the organisation and ultimately profitability. However, there is limited research locally and/or…
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Family support and quality of life among urban elderly people
In Bangladesh, the elderly population is expected to rise from 8.2% in 2011 to 11.6% in 2026, which is associated with an increasing burden of chronic diseases that negatively affect the quality of life of the elderly. Previous research on the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly in Bangladesh has…
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Knowledge and Practices Among Reproductive-Age Women
While cervical cancer is both preventable and curable if detected early, knowledge and preventive practices among reproductive-age women in Bangladesh remain largely underexplored, particularly in urban settings. This study aims to address this gap through an assessment of cervical cancer…
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Social Stigma, Family Support, and Healthcare Access as Determinants of Substance Use Among Transgender Populations
Substance abuse among transgender individuals remains underexplored, particularly in the context of how intersecting social determinants contribute to its prevalence. Existing studies often overlook the paradox wherein increased healthcare access does not equate to effective support due to systemic…
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Recovering from nyaope addiction among young adults
Substance abuse remains a major global health concern, with South Africa heavily impacted by nyaope use among young Black males in disadvantaged townships. Despite this, little is known about those who have successfully quit, revealing a gap in understanding recovery pathways. This qualitative…
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Epidemiological insights into HIV-related discrimination in Indonesia and Myanmar
Despite expanded HIV awareness efforts, comparable evidence on the determinants of discriminatory attitudes in Southeast Asia remains limited. This study explored the key factors contributing to stigma and discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV (PLWH) in Indonesia and Myanmar…
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Trend of adjusted antenatal care visits on pregnant women and neonatal during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sustainable health development efforts amid infectious disease outbreaks such as Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) require a resilient maternal health system. With cases rising globally and across Asia, Indonesia faces significant disruptions in essential services. A critical research gap exist…
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Maternal knowledge and caregiver attitudes toward accurate complementary feeding according to WHO recommendations
The percentage of exclusive breastfeeding in Pekanbaru City in 2022 decreased compared to the previous year, thus putting babies at risk of receiving complementary foods too early, which has short-term and long-term impacts. Short-term negative impacts include babies losing nutrients from breast…
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Sociodemographic, Infectious Diseases, Food Security, and Environmental Conditions in the Family of Children with and without Intraindividual Double Burden Malnutrition WaSt
Intraindividual double-burden malnutrition, Wasted-Stunted (WaSt), frequently occurs in the same child simultaneously or at different moments throughout their life. This study aims to identify differences in the sociodemographic characteristics, incidence of infectious diseases, food security, and…
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Exploring Factors Influencing Diabetes Mellitus Incidence Among Participants of Chronic Disease Management Program in Rural Areas
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with an increasing global prevalence, including in Gorontalo Province, specifically type 2 DM (T2DM). Various risk factors, such as lifestyle, obesity, and lack of physical activity have been reported to contribute to DM incidence. This shows the…
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Sexual Violence on Campus: Student Experiences and Perceptions of Institutional Responses
Sexual violence in higher education is a global issue with severe impacts on victims' health and academic performance. In Indonesia, its high prevalence is driven by peer norms, patriarchal culture, and inadequate institutional responses. However, critical gaps persist in understanding student…
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Depression Symptoms Among Early Childhood Development Practitioners in South Africa
The increasing prevalence of depression is a growing global concern, including among early childhood development practitioners. However, there is a dearth of studies on the mental health of these practitioners in South Africa. The objective of this study was to screen for the prevalence and…
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Job Satisfaction Levels and Contributing Factors Among Health Professionals in Rural Public Healthcare Facilities of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Job satisfaction reflects an employee's motivation and contentment with their work. Globally, the turnover and retention of healthcare professionals are essential for providing vital health services. However, there has been minimal research on job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in…
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Geographical Disparities in Blood Pressure and Dietary Patterns: A Comparative Study of Mountainous and Coastal Communities in Gorontalo, Indonesia
Hypertension, a leading cause of early death worldwide, affects 1.94% of the population in Gorontalo Regency, according to the local Health Department. However, limited studies have examined the relationship between hypertension prevalence and dietary patterns among mountain and coastal communities…
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Positive Deviance Behavior Towards Stunting Prevention in Gunung Maddah Sampang Village
The high prevalence of stunting is a major nutritional problem that must be resolved because it is a threat to the future of Indonesian children. One of the efforts to prevent stunting needs to be done by searching for solutions that can be practiced by the general public by applying positive…