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Basic immunization helps to prevent infectious diseases in toddlers. It increases immunity and reduces morbidity and mortality. However, full basic immunization coverage is low in several areas, including the Darul Imarah Health Center, Aceh Besar. Family support is considered one of the influencing factors. This support can be emotional, informational, instrumental, or appraisal. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between family support and the completeness of basic vaccinations for toddlers in the service area of ​​the Darul Imarah Community Health Center in Aceh Besar. This study used a quantitative cross-sectional design. Using a probability random sampling method, the sample size was 90 respondents out of 817 respondents in the population. The research was conducted from May 5th to 24th, 2025. The study used both bivariate and univariate analyses. The data collection was analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a relationship between family support and toddler immunization completion, with a P-value of 0.003 (p<0.05). The conclusion indicates a relationship between family support and immunization completion. Therefore, this research provides insight for the family's role in improving basic immunization coverage for toddlers. The findings may help the Darul Imarah Health Center and healthcare workers design strategies for socialization and family support to reach complete immunization targets.

The teenage period is a crucial phase in developing self-esteem and body image, which play a significant role in shaping adolescent character. Adolescent girls often face social pressures related to physical appearance, which impacts on self-perception. This study aims to determine the correlation between body image and students’ self-esteem.  The study was conducted at MTsS Lam Ujong, Krueng Barona Jaya District, Aceh Besar on May 05th, 2025. This study used a quantitative approach with an analytical descriptive design. The sample consisted of 53 students selected by using a total sampling technique. The instruments used were the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire (MBRSQ) with Cronbach Alpha 0.774 and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) with Cronbach Alpha 0,877. The univariate and bivariate data analysis using the Pearson Chi-Square test. The results showed that most respondents with negative body image had low self-esteem (94.1%), while respondents with positive body image showed variations in self-esteem. The Chi-Square test indicated a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant correlation between body image and self-esteem. These findings indicate a significant correlation between body image and students’ self-esteem. This study suggests that schools and counselling teachers provide psychosocial education and mentoring to help students build a positive body image.

The problem of drug misuse among teenagers considered a national issue and becomes the concern quite hard to deal with. Teenagers are at risk for drug usage as this period is a phase of transition between childhood and adulthood known as a searching or self-identity period. This study aims to know the underlying factors to prevent drug use among teenagers at MAN 6 Kuta Baro, Aceh Besar. This research method used analytical design with a cross sectional approach with population of 118 adolescents and total sample of 54 teenagers. The proportional random sampling was used for data collection technique. This research was conducted on March 10, 2023 with univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi square test. The findings indicated that out of 54 respondents, 29 people (53.7%) made fewer attempts to prevent drug use, 32 people (59.3%) had less awareness of the dangers of using drugs, 35 people (64.8%) had negative atititude towards drugs, and less involvement from peers as many as 34 people (63%). These findings indicates that there is a relation between knowledge (p=0.003), attitudes (p=0.007), and the role of peers (p=0.017) with drug prevention attempts. In conclusion, the prevention of drug use is affected by knowledge, attitude, information, and the involvement of peers. It expects the research area to provide health counseling regarding drugs and collaborate with cross-sectoral organizations - The Health Offices and Public Health Centers.