Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development

The Relationship Between the Knowledge Level of Balanced Nutrition and Body Mass Index

Gabriele Stefhany Teesen — 2024-01-09

Nutrition is a critical issue in any country as it can impact the growth and development of children. To ensure that children have a balanced diet, education on nutrition should begin at a young age, ideally when they enter school. With good nutrition knowledge, children are more likely to have a healthy body proportionate to their age. This study aimed to determine the link between elementary school students' knowledge level in Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur (SIKL) about nutrition and their Body Mass Index. The research used a cross-sectional approach with a correlation method, and the total population was 220 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, and 96 students were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection was through a questionnaire, which was then analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis, including chi-square statistical tests. The study found a relationship between the level of nutrition knowledge and Body Mass Index in SIKL students, with a p-value of 0.000 < α 0.05. To improve the level of knowledge of primary school children, it is highly recommended to provide education on balanced nutrition.

International Migration of Filipino Healthcare Professionals

Rinalyn C. Caino — 2024-01-30

The continuous migration of highly skilled Filipino healthcare professionals to work overseas is an occurrence that has indeed resulted in a significant loss of talent and expertise in the country’s healthcare system. The departure of these healthcare professionals often leaves their previous positions vacant, which leads to an increased workload for the remaining staff and eventually results in work overload, inefficiency, and shortage of personnel, which disrupts the seamless operation of the healthcare system, ultimately affecting the service delivery and the quality of patient care. Thus, further investigation of this perennial concern of Filipino healthcare professionals’ global mobility is imperative to understand its current context fully. Through semi-structured interviews and follow-up interviews, this qualitative study explores how a group of 14 former healthcare professionals in a government hospital in Leyte perceive international migration for work, their perceived factors for migration, and the everyday challenges they have encountered as migrant healthcare workers. The thematic analysis of interview responses revealed the following specific perspectives about former healthcare professionals’ view on international migration for work: further advance professional and career growth, establish a better work environment, aiming for competitive compensation, the problematic healthcare system in the Philippines, and safeguard employees’ mental wellbeing. Further, it was found that the healthcare professional participants considered the factors influencing their decision to work abroad: toxic work culture and work overload, non-competitive compensation and benefits, work inequality and abuse of power, and career development and progression. Three major themes emerged regarding challenges: overcoming culture shock, language barriers, communication gaps, and homesickness.

The Correlation Between Emotional Maturity and Problem-Solving Ability in Yogyakarta Students

Rafif Nugraha Muadz — 2024-02-27

Students are people who attend school, and from the perspective of society, students are the vanguard of the modern era. However, being a student also comes with several challenges and tasks that occasionally conflict with those encountered outside the academic area. These challenges frequently cause problems. The need for decision-making abilities or the appropriate action to solve the issue will follow. The study aims to identify the correlation between emotional maturity and problem-solving among students in Yogyakarta. This study employed a quantitative research method with a correlational approach and used two variable scales. The data analysis used Pearson Correlation Product Moment. The results showed that emotional maturity and problem-solving among students in Yogyakarta correlated with a significant value of 0.003 and a Pearson correlation of 0.085, so it can be concluded that these two variables correlated. Students are expected to be able to control their emotions and solve problems more effectively to make life simpler for themselves and others.

The Contribution of Peer Social Support to Psychological Well-Being among Overseas Students

Wulandari — 2024-02-28

Overseas students are students who receive higher education and live far from their place of birth, parents, and relatives and must face academic and psychological challenges during their education. The many difficulties and demands expose overseas students to psychological disorders that impact their psychological well-being. As a result, overseas students require social support from those around them; social support is one of the fact factors affecting call well-being. Peer social support is one of several components of social support. The study aims to determine the role of peer social support in the psychological well-being of overseas students in Yogyakarta. Data was collected using a peer social support scale and a Likert scale model for psychological well-being. One hundred seven (170) overseas students in Yogyakarta between 18 and 21 years old participated. According to the findings of this study, there is a significant positive relationship between peer social support and psychological well-being. The effective contribution in this study is 39.8 percent, and the correlation coefficient is 0.631. In this study, the significance level was 0.005 < 0.05.

Determinants of Anxiety in Third-Trimester Pregnant Women in Bengkulu City

Endah Dwi Oktavika — 2024-03-03

Pregnancy-related anxiety is a prevalent mental condition characterized by apprehension and fear about uncertain events. Several factors contribute to anxiety in pregnant women, including Age, education, gravidity, husband's support, and spiritual self-care. This research aims to identify the influencing factors on anxiety levels in third-trimester pregnant women facing the birthing process in Bengkulu City, utilizing a cross-sectional approach. Forty-four respondents were selected through purposive sampling, and data were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation test. The findings reveal significant relationships between Age (p-value 0.012 < 0.05), education (p-value 0.018 < 0.05), gravidity (p-value 0.026 < 0.05), husband's support (p-value 0.038 < 0.05), and spiritual self-care (p-value 0.000 < 0.05) and anxiety levels. In conclusion, Age, gravidity, education, husband's support, and spiritual self-care are associated with the anxiety levels of third-trimester pregnant women facing the birthing process in Bengkulu City.