THE ROLE OF ERGONOMIC POSITION TRAINING TO PREVENT INJURY AMONG MANUAL HANDLING WORKERS IN THE TRADITIONAL MARKET IN YOGYAKARTA

Dampak pandemi COVID-19 yang melanda Indonesia banyak mempengaruhi kehidupan masyarakat secara umum, tak terkecuali bagi para buruh gendong di Pasar Giwangan. Buruh gendong yang didominasi oleh kelompok wanita lanjut usia, dengan rentang usia rata-rata antara 40 sampai dengan 90 tahun, setiap hari rata-rata mengangkat beban 50 sampai dengan 90 kilogram. Pekerjaan ini memiliki potensi risiko cedera, yang dapat mengganggu aktivitas sehari-hari, juga kelangsungan pekerjaan dari para buruh gendong ini. Program pemberdayaan komunitas ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman pentingnya posisi ergonomis dalam melakukan pekerjaan buruh gendong di Pasar Giwangan. Program ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode sosialisasi dan pelatihan mengangkat barang dan bekerjasama dengan Majelis Lingkungan Hidup (MLH) Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa buruh gendong memahami cara mengangkat barang dengan benar. Harapannya, kondisi kesehatan buruh gendong secara umum pada akan meningkat dan dapat menghindarkan diri dari cedera

A Qualitative Evaluation of Smoke-Free Policy Implementation among the Hospitality Industry in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Background: The Indonesian government has implemented various regulations, including smoke-free policies (SFPs) aimed at reducing exposure to second-hand smoke and improving public health. However, the implementation of these policies has encountered challenges. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the implementation of SFP in the hospitality industry in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods: Three focus group discussions with the managers of hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops (n=19) were conducted in November 2021. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results: Three themes were identified: 1) Efforts to implement SFPs at hospitality premises; 2) Reasons for adopting SFPs; and 3) Challenges for policy implementation. Many hospitalities industry have undertaken efforts to implement SFPs, though they are not comprehensive. The reasons for implementing SFPs include protecting second-hand smokers, meeting guest preferences, and creating a fresher environment. Resistance from customers has become a significant challenge, as some view SFPs as an infringement on personal freedom. Furthermore, unclear sanctions and enforcement from the government also highlighted by participant as the main barriers of SFPs implementation. Conclusion: Overall, while there is significant effort to implement SFPs in hospitality venues, challenges such as customer resistance and unclear government guidance persist. This condition underscores the need for clearer policies and support mechanisms for successful implementation.

The characteristic and clinical profiles among COVID-19 patients at the National Emergency Hospital Wisma Atlet Jakarta in 2021

The World Health Organization designated Covid-19, caused by SARS-COV-2, a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 2020, and it has been entering Indonesia since early March 2020. This study attempts to elucidate and map patients' profiles and essential emergency preparedness measures during a national crisis. This research used an exploratory descriptive technique with structured interviews to collect data on retrospective data from hospital patients. The ethical clearance was issued prior to data collection, and informed permission was in accordance with the ethical clearance. The total number of patients treated in the COVID-19 National Emergency Hospital Wisma Atlet Kemayoran (RSDCWAK) was 69,965, and structured interviews were conducted with 46,408 patients. Demographic data of the patients consisted of 49.06% female and 50.04% male patients. Patients were aged 20-49 years (68.08%), and 76.05% of patients had mild symptoms. Hypertension was the highest comorbid at 6.11%, with common symptoms experienced. Most patients received vaccines (34.14%) with the highest type of vaccine (Sinovac 22.26%). To minimize the spread of COVID-19, RSDC WAK has implemented a zoning policy in its building, including red for COVID-19 patients with a risk of severe infection, yellow for patients with risk of mild infection, and green for areas free of COVID-19 and forbidden for COVID-19 patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health problem. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health problem. No one knows when the COVID-19 pandemic will end because the virus constantly changes and creates new variants. Proper regulations and human resources are required to have the readiness to control COVID-19. Zoning is the most appropriate way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at RSDCWAK

“You do not See an Interesting Ads, You See a Cowboy Killers”: A Comprehensive Public Health Communication Approach on Smoke-Free Policy Enforcement

Objectives: While smoke-free policies aiming to protect passive smokers have been identified, some works need to be carried out to implement the policy into stronger regulation. This policy transformation, as the key to policy implementation success, should be considered by researchers and public health advocates to elaborate an effective way of delivering the policy messages. Study Design: This article describes the way Muhammadiyah Tobacco Control Center (MTCC) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta assisted the local government to transform smoke-free policy and its relevant accomplishing measurement into an intense enforcement action by involving a multi-sectoral approach and community. Methods: This research is an independent study, reflecting an evaluation of smoke-free project assisted by Muhammadiyah Tobacco Control Center to the Local Government of Yogyakarta City. Results: We discussed the role of multi-sector of the local government upon their policy interpretation and collaboration to reach our vast community in understanding and further implementing the smoke-free policy by their awareness. In addition, we provide a model of community engagement to support policy implementation and evaluation (monitoring process). Conclusion: As the conclusion, a comprehensive public health communication can enhance the program of policy enforcement and gain support from policy-oriented audiences.</jats:p

Newborn Weight and Second-Hand Smoking in Utero Exposure: A Case in A Low-Middle Income Country

Smoking exposure among pregnant women is correlated with the risk of low birth weight. The policy factors are believed to contribute to the rate or prevalence of smoking activities. This study aims to simultaneously portray the incidence of low-birth-weight newborns correlated with smoking exposure. The samples were 160 respondents, with 57 and 103 respondents in Hospital A and G respectively. A mixed-method analysis was utilized by combining a retrospective approach to identify the key findings and be equipped with a narrative analysis of the socio-demographic - law enforcement process. The Spearman correlation analysis was used for investigating correlation among variables. Spearman correlation test smoking exposure per day in minutes (rho= -0.595, p&lt;0.001) and the number of smokers (rho= -0.621, p&lt;0.001) for Hospital A, and smoking exposure per day in minutes (rho= -0.681, p&lt;0.001) and the number of smokers (rho= -0.613, p&lt;0.001) for Hospital G. It implied a strong correlation of inverse relationship among those variables. Smoke-free law enforcement is a key point to address, aiming at vulnerable group protection, including pregnant mothers and babies. The local government should consider the effects affected by smoking behavior in the community