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Diabetes Mellitus is a common non-communicable disease in the community and is now a global health problem with prevalence rates that continue to increase every year. Age and gender are thought to play a role in influencing the incidence of diabetes mellitus. This study aims to analyze the relationship between age and gender with the incidence of diabetes mellitus in the community in the Jaya Baru Health Center Work Area, Banda Aceh. The research design used was analytical with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study amounted to 552 people, with a sample of 85 respondents obtained through the Proportional Random Sampling technique. The study was conducted in the Jaya Baru Health Center Work Area, Banda Aceh from May 3 to 15, 2025. Data analysis was carried out univariately and bivariately using the chi-square test. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and random blood sugar level examinations. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between age and the incidence of diabetes mellitus (ρ-Value = 0.008), and there was no significant relationship between gender and the incidence of diabetes mellitus (ρ-Value = 0.650). In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between age and the incidence of diabetes mellitus, but there is no significant relationship between gender and the incidence of diabetes mellitus in the community in the Working Area of ​​the Jaya Baru Banda Aceh Health Center. It is hoped that the community will increase awareness of the importance of regular health checks, especially individuals in the at-risk age group and the more vulnerable gender.

Although often overlooked by society, mental health is a crucial component of overall health. One of the biggest barriers to managing mental health is the societal stigma associated with People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ). High stigma can lead to negative perceptions that hinder the healing process of those suffering from mental illness. The purpose of this study was to determine how societal perceptions of individuals with mental illness in Cot Rumpun Village, Aceh Besar Regency, relate to societal stigma. This study used a cross-sectional methodology and a descriptive analysis design. Seventy respondents were selected for the study sample using a direct random selection method. The Community Attitudes Against Mentally Ill (CAMI) questionnaire measured public sentiment, and the Perception of Discrimination and Devaluation (PDD) questionnaire measured stigma. Chi-square tests were used in univariate and bivariate data analysis. The majority of respondents expressed positive attitudes toward those with mental health problems (60.0%), while low stigma toward those with mental disorders (54.3%). The results of the Chi-Square test indicate a significant relationship between community stigma and community attitudes towards people with mental disorders (ODGJ) with a value of ρ = 0.000 (ρ <0.05). Health workers are expected to conduct routine counseling and psychoeducation to the community about mental health, including how to deal with, support people with mental disorders appropriately, reducing stigma in the community environment. Local governments and community leaders are also expected to play an active role in creating an inclusive, supportive, discrimination-free social environment for people with mental disorders (ODGJ).

Growth resulting from chronic hunger from birth to two years of age is called stunting. Children who experience stunting are more susceptible to problems related to their cognitive and motor development, as well as an increased risk of disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and the prevalence of stunting in toddlers in the service area of ​​the Krueng Barona Jaya Community Health Center. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between maternal knowledge and child stunting. Quantitative research using cross-sectional and correlational methodologies. A sample of 59 respondents was selected using a proportional sampling design technique. The time period for this investigation was May 8-16, 2025. This study used univariate and bivariate analysis. The research data were collected using a closed questionnaire paradigm with multiple-choice questions, and the Chi-Square test was used for analysis. A P-value of 0.047 (P < 0.05) indicates a relationship between maternal knowledge and the prevalence of stunting in toddlers in the work area of ​​the Krueng Barona Jaya Community Health Center. Research shows a link between stunting in toddlers and maternal knowledge. Stunting is more likely to affect toddlers born to mothers with less knowledge than those with more knowledge. Mothers of toddlers are advised to receive regular counseling and educational materials to raise awareness and reduce the prevalence of stunting.  

Nutrition is crucial for children's growth and development. A mother's ability to serve food dishes can affect nutrition knowledge, economic status, and family income. This study aims to determine if there is a correlation between maternal knowledge and the nutritional needs of children aged 1-4 years in Indrapuri Public Health Center. The study used a correlational analytical design with a cross- sectional approach. The sample consisted of 60 respondents, chosen using the total sampling technique. The research was conducted from April 30 to May 26, 2025. Data was analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the Chi-square test. The results showed that out of 60 respondents, most of the respondents were in the lower category of maternal knowledge level, with 57 respondents (95.0%), and 3 respondents (5.0%) were in the acceptable category. Fisher's Exact Test gave a p- value = 0.558 >0.005. These findings indicated no correlation between maternal knowledge levels and the nutritional needs of children. It is expected that the Public Health Center and health officials provide counseling to mothers on the importance of healthy food and nutritional knowledge from the Integrated Health Service Center (Posyandu).

The high number of hypertension cases is due to the still low level of hypertension control, specifically medication adherence. Treatment adherence is crucial for maintaining health and well-being in patients with hypertension. In contrast, non-adherence to medication leads to treatment failure. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-management and adherence to hypertension medication in the elderly. This research employed an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The study consisted of 49 elderly people with hypertension in Cot Cut Village, Kuta Baro, Aceh Besar. The sample was chosen using a total sampling technique. The MMAS-8 questionnaire was used to assess adherence to hypertension medication with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.860. The self-management questionnaire showed a Cronbach's alpha of 0.766. The research was conducted from April 8th to 14th, 2025. The data analysis used univariate and bivariate methods, using the chi-square test. The results showed that out of 49 respondents, 21 (42.9%) were less adherent to hypertension medication, and 29 (59.2%) had less adherence to self-management. The chi-square test indicated a p-value of 0.001, showing a relationship between self-management and adherence to hypertension medication among the elderly. This research suggests that hypertensive patients should be supervised to improve medication adherence and self-care management to maintain stable blood pressure.

Bullying is an aggressive act that is often repeated and directed at individuals in a weaker position, causing detrimental effects on psychological aspects, particularly children's self-esteem. When children's self-esteem is low, they tend to consider themselves worthless and choose to avoid social interaction. This study aims to analyze the correlation between Bullying behavior and self-esteem levels among elementary school students. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. All 97 students in grades IV, V, and VI at SD Negeri 11 Banda Aceh were used as research subjects through total sampling. The questionnaire used included indicators of Bullying behavior and self-esteem levels. Based on the data obtained, of the 54 students identified as experiencing high levels of Bullying behavior, 44 children or 45.4% showed low self-esteem. On the other hand, of the 43 students who were exposed to low levels of Bullying, 35 of them, or about 36.1%, had high self-esteem. The chi-square test in this study produced a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant relationship between Bullying patterns and self-esteem levels in children. Thus, it can be concluded that an increase in Bullying experiences in the school environment has an impact on the decline in students' self-esteem.

Incidents and patient safety in hospitals are very important things in the service system. Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, every year there were 134 million reports related to patient safety incidents and caused 2.6 million patient deaths in hospitals. This study aims to determine the relationship between patient safety standards and patient safety incidents at the Pertamedika Ummi Rosnati Hospital, Banda Aceh. This type of research is a descriptive analytical research with a cross sectional study design. The population used in this study were all nurses, totaling 138 nurses. Sampling in this study was carried out by random sampling (random probability) with a purposive sampling technique with a total of 58 respondents. For patient safety standards, 43 people (74.1%) stated that patient safety standards had been implemented in accordance with hospital operational service standards, and only 15 people (25.9%) said they had not. 38 people (65.5%) stated that patient safety incidents were a standard priority for the hospital and only 20 people (34.5%) stated that this did not mean that patient safety incidents were less of a priority for nurses. The results of the bivariate test prove that there is a significant relationship between patient safety standards and patient safety incidents with a P-value = 0.019. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between patient safety standards and patient safety incidents.