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Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, posing serious health risks such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. The increasing prevalence of hypertension is mainly due to limited public knowledge about the risks associated with the condition and the importance of consistent, long-term medication adherence to prevent complications. This study aims to examine the relationship between the level of knowledge about hypertension and medication adherence among hypertensive patients. A quantitative research method with a descriptive correlational design was employed. Purposive sampling was used to select respondents, and the data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that the majority of respondents were female (53%), aged between 46 and 64 years (74%), had an elementary school education level (42%), worked as housewives (51%), and had been diagnosed with hypertension for an average of 7 to 10 years (46%). Statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.000 (α < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between the patients’ knowledge level and their adherence to antihypertensive medication. This finding emphasizes the need for continuous health education and counseling to enhance patients’ understanding of hypertension and its management. Effective communication and support strategies are essential in improving medication adherence, which is crucial for preventing hypertension-related complications and improving the quality of life for patients. These results provide valuable insights for healthcare providers to develop targeted interventions.

The nutritional status of elementary school children serves as a vital indicator of their overall growth, development, and future health outcomes. Poor nutritional status, whether in the form of undernutrition or overweight, can lead to a range of health and academic performance issues. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of Grade 4A students at SD 064981 Cempaka Raya using anthropometric measurements and to examine the association between snacking habits and nutritional categories. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a total sampling approach involving all 20 students in the class. Data collection consisted of direct height and weight measurements conducted according to standardized procedures. The data were then analyzed using the WHO Anthro Plus software to classify nutritional status into undernourished, normal, overweight, and obese categories. Additionally, information on students’ snacking habits during school hours was obtained through structured questionnaires. The results indicated that 25% of students were undernourished, 50% had normal nutritional status, 20% were overweight, and 5% were obese. Bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test demonstrated a statistically significant relationship (p < 0.001) between snacking behavior and nutritional status. Specifically, all students who reported frequent consumption of snacks at school were classified as overweight or obese, whereas those who did not engage in frequent snacking predominantly fell within the undernourished or normal categories. These findings highlight the potential role of unhealthy snacking patterns in contributing to excessive weight gain among school-age children. Based on the results, it is recommended that nutrition education programs be implemented for both students and parents, coupled with stricter regulations on the availability and sale of high-calorie snack foods within the school environment. Such measures may serve as preventive strategies to promote healthy growth, maintain optimal nutritional status, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases later in life.

The National Health Insurance (JKN) program, administered by BPJS Kesehatan, has significantly expanded public access to healthcare services, particularly inpatient care. This study aims to analyze inpatient JKN reimbursement patterns at Surakarta General Government Hospital during the period of 2020 to 2024. The analysis focuses on five main variables: INA-CBGs grouping codes, class of care, severity level, INA-CBGs tariff, and actual hospital costs. A descriptive-analytic method with a quantitative approach was employed, utilizing secondary data extracted from the INA-CBGs system. The results indicate that inpatient reimbursements were predominantly concentrated in Class 3 services (64%–70%) and severity level 1 (45%–59%). From 2020 to 2022, respiratory-related cases dominated, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while in 2023–2024 a shift occurred toward non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. A consistent negative tariff gap was identified, particularly in Class 3 and severity level 1, where INA-CBGs reimbursements were insufficient to cover actual service costs. These findings underscore the importance of periodic review of INA-CBGs tariff structures, reinforcement of Quality and Cost Control (KMKB), and optimization of reimbursement management information systems to enhance service efficiency and ensure the financial sustainability of JKN, especially in Type C hospitals that serve as the primary level of healthcare delivery.

Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases that can cause death. This disease is called the silent disease because sufferers do not know they have hypertension. One of the absolute requirements for achieving effective therapy and improving the quality of life of patients is compliance, while patient non-compliance in taking medication is one of the main factors causing therapy failure. The role of nurses as educators helps patients increase their knowledge about medical care and actions so that patients get information to improve drug compliance for hypertension. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the role of nurses as educators and medication adherence in patients with hypertension at the Larangan Utara Health Center. The study design was a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all patients with hypertension who came for treatment at the Larangan Utara Health Center in Tangerang City. The sampling technique was Non Probability Sampling using the Purposive Sampling approach, namely 96 respondents. Data analysis of univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-Square test. The results showed that out of 96 respondents, 44 people chose the role of nurses with a moderate level of compliance (45.8%) and 28 respondents had high compliance (38.9%). The conclusion is that there is an influence between the role of nurses as educators and medication adherence. So the better the role of nurses as educators, the more patient compliance in taking medication

Excessive sugar consumption has become a serious public health problem. Increasing patterns of food and drink consumption in line with changes in modern lifestyles have contributed to an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. This study analyzes and analyzes the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Deep Learning techniques and Neural Network algorithms, in the classification of sugar content in sweetened drinks. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method was used to filter relevant studies published between 2020-2024. The study results show that AI is able to provide more efficient and accurate solutions than manual methods. However, although the literature results show great potential, the application of AI in sugar content classification still requires further empirical research. This study emphasizes the importance of developing AI models tailored to the characteristics of sweetened drinks to support consumer decision making regarding healthier drink choices.

In 2020, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for 73% of global causes of death, claiming the lives of 36 million people annually. The rising rates of morbidity and mortality are influenced by hypertension. One of the most prevalent cardiovascular disorders in the world today is hypertension.The research objective was to determine the correlation between knowledge with compliance with taking medication for hypertension sufferers at the Wonogiri Public  Health Center in North Lampung Regency. This research type is quantitative using a cross-sectional design with a population of 471 people. The sampling technique used purposive sampling of 83 respondents. The statistical tests used are Gamma and Logistic Regression. The study findings demonstrated a significant correlation between knowledge and hypertension patients' compliance to taking their medications (p-value=0.000).

Diabetes mellitus is a serious problem in public health and one of the four priority non-communicable diseases that are of global concern (Dewi, 2022). The etiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus is insulin resistance, with higher than normal insulin concentrations required to maintain normoglycemia. When insulin production by pancreatic beta cells is inadequate to compensate for increased insulin resistance, blood glucose levels will increase. Secondly, pancreatic beta cell dysfunction occurs as a result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Lastly, environmental factors which also play an important role in the occurrence of DM are obesity, eating too much and lack of physical activity (Dewi, 2022). Diabetes mellitus was the direct cause of death for 1.6 million people in 2016. The latest data released by the International Diabetes Federation (FDA) shows that around 415 million people aged 20-79 years worldwide experienced diabetes mellitus in 2015. This figure is predicted will increase to 642 million people in 2040 with prevalence increasing from 8.8% to 10.4%. China, India and the United States are the three countries with the highest number of diabetes mellitus sufferers. According to the World Diabetes Foundation, from 2014 until now 382 million people in Indonesia suffer from diabetes mellitus. This number is predicted to increase to 592 million people in 2035 (Maria, 2021).

The world is facing a triple burden caused by various disease problems. These problems include the presence of New Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases such as Covid 19, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) tend to increase every year and Infectious diseases that have not been resolved properly. This causes Indonesia to only focus on curative health efforts (Nina et al, 2018). Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke. cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are the main causes of death in the world (WHO, 2018). Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) or Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) are diseases that cannot be transmitted from person to person, whose development progresses slowly over a long period of time (chronic). Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to last a long time and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioral factors (WHO, 2018).