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Background: Low birth weight (LBW) remains a major public health concern worldwide due to its significant contribution to neonatal morbidity and mortality, as well as its long-term adverse health consequences. Pregnancy intention has been identified as a potential determinant of adverse birth outcomes; however, evidence regarding its association with LBW remains inconsistent. This study aimed to examine the association between pregnancy intention and low birth weight in Indonesia using data from the 2012 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS). A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from the 2012 IDHS. The study included 8,922 married women aged 15–49 years who had a singleton live birth within five years preceding the survey. Pregnancy intention was categorized as intended, mistimed, and unwanted. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between pregnancy intention and LBW after controlling for potential confounding variables. The prevalence of LBW was 6.2%. After adjustment for maternal age and antenatal care (ANC) visits, no significant association was found between mistimed pregnancy and LBW (AOR = 1.055; 95% CI: 0.765–1.454). An interaction effect was identified between unwanted pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Women with unwanted pregnancies accompanied by pregnancy complications had a higher risk of delivering LBW infants compared with women whose pregnancies were intended and without complications. Nevertheless, pregnancy intention was not significantly associated with LBW overall after adjustment for confounding factors. Maternal age outside the optimal reproductive age range (<20 years or >35 years) and inadequate ANC utilization were significantly associated with an increased risk of LBW. Pregnancy intention was not independently associated with low birth weight among Indonesian women after controlling for maternal and healthcare-related factors. Maternal age and antenatal care utilization were more consistent determinants of LBW. Strengthening maternal health services, particularly adequate antenatal care and early detection of pregnancy complications, may contribute to reducing the burden of low birth weight in Indonesia.

Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease that remains a public health problem, especially in developing countries such as Indonesia. The transmission of this disease can be prevented through appropriate behavior, which is influenced by the level of individual knowledge. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge level and preventive behavior of pulmonary tuberculosis transmission among patients at a public health center. This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 20 respondents selected using total sampling technique. The research instrument was a questionnaire measuring knowledge and behavior. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that most respondents had a good level of knowledge (50.0%) and good preventive behavior (60.0%). The Chi-Square test showed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between knowledge level and preventive behavior of pulmonary tuberculosis transmission. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between knowledge level and preventive behavior, indicating that improving knowledge is essential in preventing tuberculosis transmission.

Needle Stick Injury (NSI) is a serious occupational hazard among healthcare workers due to the risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens. A preliminary study at Puskesmas X found that 60% of healthcare workers had experienced NSI. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between work standards, skills, and training with the incidence of NSI among healthcare workers (nurses and midwives) at Puskesmas X, East Bolaang Mongondow Regency. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. A total sampling technique was used, resulting in 37 respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using statistical tests. The results showed majority of respondents were aged 26–34 years (67.6%), female (81.1%), and had experienced NSI (73.0%). Statistical analysis showed a significant association between work standards (p = 0.018), skills (p < 0.001), and training (p = 0.014) with NSI incidence. Poor work standards, inadequate clinical skills, and limited participation in training were strongly associated with higher rates of NSI. Community health centers are recommended to implement regular occupational safety training programs to improve the technical skills of healthcare workers.

Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is a learning method that emphasizes students' active involvement in completing real-world projects relevant to nursing education. Evaluating the implementation of PjBL is essential to assess its application at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Riau. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the PjBL method among nursing students at Universitas Riau. The study employed a descriptive evaluative quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 123 fourth-semester students were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument was a closed-ended questionnaire consisting of 25 Likert-scale items that had been validated through expert judgment and demonstrated good reliability with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.80. The instrument covered the dimensions of project planning, collaboration and communication, motivation and creativity, critical thinking and independence, understanding and application of learning materials, interest and satisfaction, as well as lecturer assessment and feedback. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis with frequency and percentage distributions. Most respondents were 20 years old (55.3%), female (87.0%), and had a Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) above 3.50. The implementation of PjBL was categorized as high (63.4%), moderate (35.8%), and low (0.8%). Overall, the implementation of PjBL was considered optimal and effectively supported students’ active engagement, collaboration, and understanding of learning materials.

Needle Stick Injury (NSI) is a serious occupational hazard among healthcare workers due to the risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens. A preliminary study at Puskesmas X found that 60% of healthcare workers had experienced NSI. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between work standards, skills, and training with the incidence of NSI among healthcare workers (nurses and midwives) at Puskesmas X, East Bolaang Mongondow Regency. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. A total sampling technique was used, resulting in 37 respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using statistical tests. The results showed majority of respondents were aged 26–34 years (67.6%), female (81.1%), and had experienced NSI (73.0%). Statistical analysis showed a significant association between work standards (p = 0.018), skills (p < 0.001), and training (p = 0.014) with NSI incidence. Poor work standards, inadequate clinical skills, and limited participation in training were strongly associated with higher rates of NSI. Community health centers are recommended to implement regular occupational safety training programs to improve the technical skills of healthcare workers.

Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is a learning method that emphasizes students' active involvement in completing real-world projects relevant to nursing education. Evaluating the implementation of PjBL is essential to assess its application at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Riau. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the PjBL method among nursing students at Universitas Riau. The study employed a descriptive evaluative quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 123 fourth-semester students were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument was a closed-ended questionnaire consisting of 25 Likert-scale items that had been validated through expert judgment and demonstrated good reliability with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.80. The instrument covered the dimensions of project planning, collaboration and communication, motivation and creativity, critical thinking and independence, understanding and application of learning materials, interest and satisfaction, as well as lecturer assessment and feedback. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis with frequency and percentage distributions. Most respondents were 20 years old (55.3%), female (87.0%), and had a Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) above 3.50. The implementation of PjBL was categorized as high (63.4%), moderate (35.8%), and low (0.8%). Overall, the implementation of PjBL was considered optimal and effectively supported students’ active engagement, collaboration, and understanding of learning materials.

Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease that remains a public health problem, especially in developing countries such as Indonesia. The transmission of this disease can be prevented through appropriate behavior, which is influenced by the level of individual knowledge. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge level and preventive behavior of pulmonary tuberculosis transmission among patients at a public health center. This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 20 respondents selected using total sampling technique. The research instrument was a questionnaire measuring knowledge and behavior. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that most respondents had a good level of knowledge (50.0%) and good preventive behavior (60.0%). The Chi-Square test showed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between knowledge level and preventive behavior of pulmonary tuberculosis transmission. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between knowledge level and preventive behavior, indicating that improving knowledge is essential in preventing tuberculosis transmission.

The purpose of this study is to identify the level of influence  of job description and workload on the job satisfaction of monthly contract employees at PT Multi Garmenjaya. Through  a cross-sectional  survey method, this study applies a descriptive and associative research design. The data collection was carried out through the distribution of a combination  of online (Google Form) and offline (print questionnaire) questionnaires to 87 respondents who were selected as a sample of the entire population totaling 677 monthly contract employees. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, it was found that the position description variable had a positive and partially significant influence on employee job satisfaction, with a calculated t-value of 5.529 and a significance level of 0.0000. On the other hand, the workload variable was also found to show a positive and significant influence on employee job satisfaction partially, with a calculated t  value of 1.327 and a significance value of 0.188. When tested simultaneously, the two independent variables were proven to have a significant effect on the job satisfaction of contract employees, with  an F score of 27.772 and a significance value of 0.0000. As for the Adjusted R Square value,  a value of 0.384 was obtained. This figure means that the ability of the variable job description and workload in explaining the ups and downs of the job satisfaction of PT Multi Garmenjaya's monthly contract employees is 38.4%. Meanwhile, the other percentage, which is 61.6%, is influenced by other factors or variables that are not studied and studied in this research model.

Introduction: Smartphone use has increased substantially in higher education and is widely used by university students for both academic and non-academic activities. Prolonged smartphone use combined with poor posture may increase mechanical load on cervical structures and lead to neck pain. This study aimed to examine the relationship between smartphone use and neck pain intensity among students at IKES Suaka Insan. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted involving 55 undergraduate nursing and physiotherapy students selected using cluster sampling. Smartphone use was assessed using a structured questionnaire, while neck pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data were analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. Results: The analysis showed a weak negative association between smartphone use and neck pain intensity (r = -0.16), with a p-value of 0.20 (>0.05), indicating no statistically significant relationship. Conclusion: There was no significant association between smartphone use and neck pain intensity among students. Future studies should include ergonomic posture and duration of smartphone use as additional variables.

Patient satisfaction is a key indicator of health service quality in the National Health Insurance era. Outpatient services for BPJS members still face problems regarding waiting time, communication, and facilities. This study aimed to analyze factors affecting BPJS patient satisfaction with outpatient service quality at Malahayati Islamic Hospital Medan in 2026. A cross-sectional analytic design was applied to 150 respondents selected through consecutive sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire (r>0.361; α=0.876) and analyzed by Chi-square and multiple logistic regression. Results showed that waiting time (p<0.001), staff competence (p<0.001), staff attitude (p<0.001), drug availability (p=0.032), facility comfort (p<0.001), administrative ease (p=0.003), and information clarity (p=0.008) were significantly associated with satisfaction. Multivariate analysis revealed waiting time as the most dominant factor (OR=5.42; 95% CI: 2.31–12.71), followed by staff competence (OR=4.18), facility comfort (OR=2.87), and staff attitude (OR=2.42), with Nagelkerke R²=0.512. Hospital management should optimize service flow and adopt digital queuing systems to enhance patient satisfaction.

Introduction: Smartphone use has increased substantially in higher education and is widely used by university students for both academic and non-academic activities. Prolonged smartphone use combined with poor posture may increase mechanical load on cervical structures and lead to neck pain. This study aimed to examine the relationship between smartphone use and neck pain intensity among students at IKES Suaka Insan. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted involving 55 undergraduate nursing and physiotherapy students selected using cluster sampling. Smartphone use was assessed using a structured questionnaire, while neck pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data were analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. Results: The analysis showed a weak negative association between smartphone use and neck pain intensity (r = -0.16), with a p-value of 0.20 (>0.05), indicating no statistically significant relationship. Conclusion: There was no significant association between smartphone use and neck pain intensity among students. Future studies should include ergonomic posture and duration of smartphone use as additional variables.

Independent Nursing Practice (INP) is a form of healthcare service that provides direct care to the community, including Homecare services. Public interest in these services is influenced by various factors; however, the dominant factors affecting interest in the Tambah Rejo area have not been clearly identified. This study aimed to identify and analyze factors associated with interest in Homecare services at independent nursing practices and to determine the most influential factor. This study employed a quantitative approach using an analytical survey design with a cross-sectional method. A total of 153 respondents were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The results showed significant relationships between economic factors (p = 0.023; OR = 2.187), distance (p = 0.003; OR = 0.361), comfort (p < 0.001; OR = 49.67), service quality (p = 0.009; OR = 0.404), family support (p < 0.001; OR = 52.62), patient satisfaction (p < 0.001; OR = 0.212), and interest in Homecare services. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that comfort was the most dominant factor influencing interest in Homecare services (p < 0.001; OR = 0.124). Comfort was identified as the strongest determinant affecting community interest in Homecare services at independent nursing practices. Therefore, improving comfort in service delivery should be a primary priority in the development of independent nursing practices.

Independent Nursing Practice (INP) is a form of healthcare service that provides direct care to the community, including Homecare services. Public interest in these services is influenced by various factors; however, the dominant factors affecting interest in the Tambah Rejo area have not been clearly identified. This study aimed to identify and analyze factors associated with interest in Homecare services at independent nursing practices and to determine the most influential factor. This study employed a quantitative approach using an analytical survey design with a cross-sectional method. A total of 153 respondents were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The results showed significant relationships between economic factors (p = 0.023; OR = 2.187), distance (p = 0.003; OR = 0.361), comfort (p < 0.001; OR = 49.67), service quality (p = 0.009; OR = 0.404), family support (p < 0.001; OR = 52.62), patient satisfaction (p < 0.001; OR = 0.212), and interest in Homecare services. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that comfort was the most dominant factor influencing interest in Homecare services (p < 0.001; OR = 0.124). Comfort was identified as the strongest determinant affecting community interest in Homecare services at independent nursing practices. Therefore, improving comfort in service delivery should be a primary priority in the development of independent nursing practices.

Pertumbuhan anak usia 24–59 bulan merupakan periode penting yang dipengaruhi oleh kecukupan asupan zat gizi, salah satunya protein. Kekurangan protein dalam jangka panjang dapat menyebabkan gangguan pertumbuhan linier berupa stunting yang berdampak terhadap kualitas tumbuh kembang anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan asupan protein dengan status pertumbuhan anak usia 24–59 bulan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang dilakukan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bambu Kabupaten Mamuju. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 anak usia 24–59 bulan yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data asupan protein diperoleh melalui food record, sedangkan status pertumbuhan diukur menggunakan indikator antropometri berat badan menurut umur (BB/U), tinggi badan menurut umur (TB/U), dan berat badan menurut tinggi badan (BB/TB). Analisis data menggunakan uji Spearman’s Rho dan Fisher’s Exact dengan tingkat kemaknaan ?=0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 70% anak mengalami stunting berdasarkan indikator TB/U, terdiri dari kategori stunted sebesar 50% dan severely stunted sebesar 20%. Terdapat hubungan antara asupan protein dengan BB/U (p=0,05; r=0,593) dan TB/U (p=0,000; r=0,601), sedangkan tidak terdapat hubungan antara asupan protein dengan BB/TB (p=1,000; r=0,023). Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah asupan protein berhubungan dengan status pertumbuhan anak terutama pada indikator TB/U. Pemenuhan protein yang cukup dan berkualitas, terutama protein hewani, perlu menjadi perhatian dalam upaya mendukung pertumbuhan dan mencegah gangguan pertumbuhan pada balita

Introduction: The Beyond Use Date (BUD) is the expiration date for a drug product after its primary packaging has been opened, mixed, or prepared. The BUD differs from the expiration date printed on the manufacturer's packaging and is not always listed on the drug, so many people still don't fully understand this concept.Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge of Prolanis patients regarding the Beyond Use Date (BUD) at the Purwokerto Utara I Community Health Center before and after being given counseling. Methods: A quantitative descriptive method with a cross-sectional design was used on 20 Prolanis patient respondents. Primary data collection consisted of questionnaires administered before (pretest) and after (posttest) the lecture-based counseling using flyers. Data analysis was performed using univariate analysis. Results: The level of knowledge of Prolanis patients regarding Beyond Use Date before counseling showed that the majority were in the poor category with 16 respondents (80.0%) and the sufficient category with 4 respondents (20.0%). After being given counseling, there was an increase in the good category with 6 respondents (30.0%), but the majority were still in the poor category with 14 respondents (70.0%).Conclusion: The level of knowledge of Prolanis patients regarding Beyond Use Date (BUD) at Purwokerto Utara I Health Center before counseling was mostly in the poor category, and after counseling there was an increase although most were still in the poor category.

Anemia merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan yang sering terjadi pada remaja putri dan dapat berdampak pada penurunan konsentrasi belajar, kebugaran fisik, serta produktivitas. Salah satu faktor yang diduga berhubungan dengan kejadian anemia adalah pola makan. Mengetahui hubungan antara pola makan dengan kejadian anemia pada remaja putri di SMA Widyagama Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 24 siswi. Pengumpulan data pola makan menggunakan kuesioner Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) yang telah dimodifikasi, sedangkan kadar hemoglobin diukur menggunakan alat Easy Touch. Analisis data menggunakan uji korelasi Spearman Rank dengan tingkat signifikansi ? = 0,05. Sebagian besar responden memiliki pola makan sehat sebanyak 13 responden (54,2%), pola makan kurang sehat sebanyak 9 responden (37,5%), dan pola makan tidak sehat sebanyak 2 responden (8,3%). Sebagian besar responden memiliki kadar hemoglobin normal sebanyak 20 responden (83,3%), sedangkan 4 responden (16,7%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin tinggi. Hasil uji Spearman Rank menunjukkan nilai koefisien korelasi (r) sebesar 0,051 dengan nilai p-value sebesar 0,812 (p>0,05), yang berarti tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pola makan dengan kadar hemoglobin pada remaja putri di SMA Widyagama Malang. Tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pola makan dengan kadar hemoglobin pada remaja putri di SMA Widyagama Malang.

Hipertensi atau silent killer menjadi penyebab utama morbiditas dan mortalitas. Faktor yang berperan dalam peningkatan tekanan darah adalah kualitas tidur. Kualitas tidur yang buruk dapat menyebabkan aktivasi sistem saraf simpatis dan gangguan regulasi tekanan darah sehingga berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan derajat hipertensi. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui hubungan kualitas tidur dengan derajat hipertensi pada pasien dewasa di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Tanjung Karang. Metode Penelitian yakni desain penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh pasien dewasa yang terdiagnosis hipertensi. Teknik pengammbilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Kualitas tidur diukur menggunakan kuesioner Pitssburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Derajat Hipertensi ditentukan berdasarkan hasil pengukuran tekanan darah sesuai klasifikasi hipertensi. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-Square dengan tingkat signifikan 0,05. Hasil penelitian adalah terdapat hubungan antara kualitas tidur dengan dderajat hipertensi pada penderita hipertensi. Implikasi pada penelitian ini menunjukkan pentingnya pemantauan dan peningkatan kualitas tidur sebagai bagian dari upaya pengendalian hipertensi. Edukasi mengenai pola tidur yang baik dapat menjadi salah satu strategi untuk membantu menurunkan risiko peningkatan derajat hipertensi pada pasien dewasa.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) adalah salah satu penyakit tidak menular yang prevalensinya terus meningkat, termasuk pada kelompok usia produktif. Deteksi dini melalui skrining glukosa darah sewaktu menjadi salah satu strategi penting dalam mengidentifikasi individu berisiko sehingga dapat dilakukan pemeriksaan konfirmasi dan penatalaksanaan lebih awal. Tujuan: untuk menganalisis hubungan antara hasil skrining glukosa darah sewaktu dengan kejadian Diabetes Mellitus pada kelompok usia produktif. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Sebanyak 30 responden usia 18–59 tahun yang mengikuti kegiatan Posbindu PTM di Desa Mandong dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan Fisher's Exact Test dan Odds Ratio (OR) dengan tingkat kemaknaan 95% (? = 0,05). Hasil: Sebanyak 21 responden (70,0%) tidak mengalami DM dan 9 responden (30,0%) mengalami DM. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara hasil skrining glukosa darah sewaktu dengan kejadian DM (p = 0,013). Responden dengan hasil skrining tidak normal memiliki kecenderungan peluang lebih tinggi mengalami DM (OR = 17,35; 95% CI: 0,90–336,24). Kesimpulan: Hasil skrining glukosa darah sewaktu berhubungan dengan kejadian Diabetes Mellitus pada usia produktif sehingga berpotensi dimanfaatkan sebagai metode skrining awal untuk mendukung deteksi dini di pelayanan kesehatan primer, yang selanjutnya perlu dikonfirmasi dengan pemeriksaan diagnostik standar.

Sistem rujukan pelayanan kesehatan yang terintegrasi dan responsif sangat krusial dalam mendukung keberhasilan Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Namun, dalam praktiknya masih sering ditemukan berbagai kendala seperti lamanya waktu tunggu, ketidakjelasan informasi, serta permasalahan administratif yang menghambat efektivitas pelayanan pasien BPJS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membuktikan secara empiris pengaruh akses informasi, kualitas pelayanan, dan peran tenaga kesehatan baik secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap efektivitas sistem penerimaan rujukan pasien BPJS di Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Tingkat III Kendari. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan rancangan observasional analitik melalui pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini mencakup seluruh pasien rujukan BPJS dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 240 responden yang ditentukan menggunakan rumus Slovin. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan uji asumsi klasik serta analisis regresi linear berganda berbantuan perangkat lunak SPSS. Hasil analisis bivariat menunjukkan nilai p-value sebesar 0,00 (p < 0,05) pada ketiga variabel bebas, yang mengonfirmasi adanya hubungan yang sangat signifikan secara statistik dengan efektivitas sistem penerimaan rujukan. Selanjutnya, hasil uji F membuktikan bahwa akses informasi (F = 380,762$), kualitas pelayanan (F = 394,506$), dan peran tenaga kesehatan (F = 394,506$) secara bersama-sama (simultan) memiliki pengaruh yang sangat kuat dan signifikan terhadap efektivitas sistem penerimaan rujukan pasien BPJS dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,000. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa akses informasi, kualitas pelayanan, dan peran tenaga kesehatan merupakan faktor determinan utama yang secara nyata memengaruhi keberhasilan dan kinerja efektivitas sistem rujukan di rumah sakit tersebut. Rumah sakit disarankan untuk terus mengoptimalkan integrasi teknologi informasi, meningkatkan daya tanggap petugas, serta memperkuat fungsi koordinasi tenaga kesehatan guna menekan kesalahan administrasi dan mempersingkat waktu tunggu pasien.

  Latar Belakang : Pelaksanaan keselamatan pasien sering mengalami hambatan karena perawat belum sepenuhnya menerapkan perilaku caring secara optimal. Hubungan interpersonal yang kurang baik antara perawat dan pasien dapat menyebabkan munculnya kesalahpahaman selama proses perawatan. Tujuan penelitian secara umum adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perilaku caring perawat terhadap keselamatan pasien di Puskesmas Batu . Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain analitik korelasional dan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh perawat yang bekerja di Puskesmas Batu sebanyak 30 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling.Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat untuk menggambarkan karakteristik responden dan distribusi variabel penelitian, serta analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Spearman Rank dengan tingkat signifikansi 95% (? = 0,05) Hasil : Hasil uji statistik di atas menunjukkan bahwa nilai P (value) = 0.000(< 0.05) dan memiliki nilai r (korelasi) sebesar 1.000 dari total sampel penelitian (n) sebanyak 30 orang responden yang menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara perilaku caring perawat dengan keselamatan pasien. Perilaku caring perawat dengan keselamatan pasien memiliki nilai korelasi sebesar 1.000 yang menunjukkan bahwa arah korelasi positif dengan kekuatan sangat kuat.. Kesimpulan sebagian besar perawat di Puskesmas Batu memiliki perilaku caring dan penerapan keselamatan pasien (patient safety) pada kategori cukup, meskipun sebagian lainnya telah berada pada kategori baik.