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Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) remains a major public health problem in Indonesia. Based on the 2025 National Health Reporting System survey, ARI ranked first among diseases with the highest number of cases, reaching more than 14.5 million cases. This study aimed to determine and analyze the relationship between environmental sanitation and nutritional status with the incidence of ARI among children under five following flood disasters in the working area of Panteraja Community Health Center, Pidie Jaya Regency. The study employed a quantitative method with an analytical observational design using a case-control approach. The dependent variable was the incidence of ARI among under-five children, while the independent variables were environmental sanitation and nutritional status. The sample consisted of 122 children under five, including 61 children with ARI and 61 children without ARI. The results of the chi-square test showed a significant relationship between environmental sanitation and ARI incidence (p = 0.000; OR = 0.042; 95% CI = 0.014–0.133), as well as between nutritional status and ARI incidence (p = 0.000; OR = 0.011; 95% CI = 0.001–0.083). These findings indicate that poor environmental sanitation and inadequate nutritional status contribute to the occurrence of ARI among children under five after flooding. Therefore, promotive and preventive efforts, along with regular monitoring of children's nutritional status, are essential to reduce the risk of ARI.

Background: Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) remain a significant public health issue in Indonesia, particularly among vulnerable groups such as toddlers. Efforts to control ARIs do not rely solely on health services but also require health advocacy to raise public awareness and secure support from various stakeholders. Objective: This study aims to analyze the health advocacy strategies used to support ARI control programs in Indonesia. Methods: This study employed a literature review using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were obtained from ten scientific articles in Indonesian published between 2022 and 2026 and retrieved via Google Scholar. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis techniques. Results: The findings indicate that health advocacy strategies for ARI control are primarily implemented at the community level through health education, the use of health communication media, and community empowerment. These strategies have been shown to improve knowledge, awareness, and preventive behaviors regarding ARI. Training of health cadres and active community participation also play a role in supporting the success of ARI control programs. However, studies related to advocacy at the policy level including regulatory aspects and health budget support remain relatively limited. Conclusion: Health advocacy plays a crucial role in supporting ARI control by improving health literacy and community engagement. To ensure the sustainability of these programs, advocacy efforts must be strengthened at the institutional and policy levels.

Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality from communicable diseases globally. According to the WHO in 2022, ARIs contributed to nearly 14% of under-five deaths worldwide. Smoking, the leading preventable cause of death, was linked to 1.3 million deaths in 2023 due to secondhand smoke exposure, with nearly 1.2 million (about 90%) occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Knowledge significantly influences behavior, as individuals with better understanding are more likely to take appropriate preventive actions This study aims to identify the relationship between parental knowledge of smoking and the incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in toddlers in the Gunungsari Cirebon Health Center area. A quantitative cross-sectional observational study was conducted. A non-probability sampling technique, specifically quota sampling, was used to obtain a sample of 57 participants. Spearman’s rank correlation test was applied for statistical analysis. The results showed that the majority of parents had a moderate level of knowledge about smoking (61.4%). The p-value (2-tailed) was 0.091, indicating that there was no significant relationship between parental knowledge of smoking and the incidence of ARIs in toddlers. In conclusion, parental knowledge of smoking was not significantly associated with ARI occurrence in toddlers in the Gunungsari Cirebon Health Center area.

Penyakit tidak menular (PTM) merupakan penyebab utama kematian secara global dan menunjukkan peningkatan pada kelompok remaja. Rendahnya pengetahuan terkait faktor risiko PTM menjadi salah satu penyebab munculnya perilaku tidak sehat. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja tentang pencegahan faktor risiko PTM melalui edukasi kesehatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah pre-experimental dengan desain one group pretest-posttest pada santri di pondok pesantren Harun Assyafi’i Bantul. Intervensi dilakukan melalui ceramah interaktif dan media visual. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner sebelum dan sesudah edukasi. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata skor pengetahuan dari 51,36 menjadi 79,73. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi kesehatan efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja terkait pencegahan PTM. Program edukasi kesehatan perlu dilakukan secara berkelanjutan di lingkungan sekolah untuk mendorong perubahan perilaku jangka panjang. Studi ini juga mendukung penerapan teori perilaku seperti Model Keyakinan Kesehatan dan PRECEDE-PROCEED dalam merancang intervensi yang efektif.

Introduction: The incidence of ARI in children is estimated at 0.29 cases per child/year in developing countries and 0.05 cases per child/year in developed countries. There are 156 million cases of ISPA and most of them occur in India (43 million), China (21 million) and Pakistan (10 million) as well as Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nigeria with 6 million cases each. Of all ISPA cases that occur in the community, 7-13% are serious cases and require serious cases and require hospital treatment. Method: This research is a pre-experimental research with one group pre-post test design.Results: The results of the study showed that there was an effect of giving water vapor therapy and eucalyptus oil on reducing the frequency of ineffective airway clearance in children at RSIA Sitti Khadijah, Gorontalo City because it was found that the average frequency of coughing was 10.33 times per day before and after giving honey. Of 2.5 cc every day for 3 days, it was found that the average cough frequency decreased to 5.73 times per day so it can be seen that the difference between the cough frequency before and after was 4.6 times per day. Therefore, giving water vapor therapy and eucalyptus oil to children who are experiencing airway clearance is not effective in reducing the frequency of coughing.Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of giving water vapor therapy and eucalyptus oil on ineffective airway clearance in children at RSIA Sitti Khadijah, Gorontalo City with a significant value of 0.000.

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old worldwide, especially in developing countries including Indonesia. Poor housing conditions such as inadequate ventilation, high occupancy density, humidity, and insufficient lighting may increase the risk of ARI in children. This study used a descriptive observational method. The population consisted of all toddlers suffering from ARI in the working area of Kupang Kota Health Center in 2025 totaling 911 cases. The sample consisted of 91 houses of toddlers with ARI determined using the Slovin formula. The results showed that several houses of toddlers with ARI did not meet healthy housing requirements, particularly in terms of occupancy density, ventilation, humidity, and lighting. The condition of healthy housing for toddlers suffering from ARI in the Kupang Kota Health Center working area has not fully met environmental health standards.

This study aims to determine the effect of educational activities on the management of ARI through infant massage practices on increasing maternal knowledge and reducing complaints of coughs and colds in infants in Majungan Village. The research method used was descriptive with a mixed methods approach (quantitative and qualitative). The study subjects consisted of 25 mothers with infants aged 0–12 months. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The results showed that the level of maternal knowledge increased from 28% to 88% after being provided with education and demonstrations of infant massage. In addition, 76% of mothers reported a decrease in complaints of coughs and colds in infants after routine infant massage for one week. Qualitative results indicate that this activity is not only physically beneficial, but also increases the role of mothers in the management of mild ARI and awareness of the importance of cleanliness and environmental health. Thus, education on the management of ARI through infant massage practices can be one of the supporting efforts in maintaining infant health, especially in areas with limited access to health services.

Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) remain one of the public health problems that contribute significantly to high morbidity rates, especially among vulnerable groups. Community health centers, as primary health care facilities, play an important role in recording, reporting, and monitoring cases through surveillance systems. This study aims to determine the description of ARI cases and evaluate the implementation of the ARI surveillance system at the Perumnas Community Health Center from August to October 2025. This study uses a descriptive evaluative approach. The surveillance system evaluation is based on the 5M components, namely man, money, material, method, and machine. Data were obtained through a review of surveillance documents and observation of the implementation of the ARI case recording and reporting system at the health center. The results of the study indicate that ARI is still one of the most common diseases found in the Perumnas Community Health Center's working area. The implementation of ARI surveillance is generally running well, but there are still several obstacles in terms of human resources, supporting facilities, data completeness, and optimization of reporting methods. These conditions affect the quality of the epidemiological information produced. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the surveillance system by increasing the capacity of officers, providing supporting facilities, and improving recording and reporting mechanisms so that the implementation of ARI surveillance is more effective and supports disease control efforts.

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the most common health problems among elementary school-aged children and contributes to a high morbidity rate. One of the contributing factors to ARI is the low implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (CHLB) as an early preventive measure. This community service activity was conducted at State Elementary School 18 Dewantara, Aceh Utara District, targeting 10 fifth-grade students. The method used in this activity was health education through interactive lectures and discussions, accompanied by a pre-test and post-test evaluation using questionnaires. The materials provided included the definition of ARI, risk factors, and the implementation of CHLB such as proper handwashing, personal hygiene maintenance, and correct coughing and sneezing etiquette. The results showed an increase in students’ knowledge after the educational session, with the average score rising from 78% to 88%, indicating an improvement of 10%. This demonstrates that the educational method used was effective in improving students’ understanding of ARI prevention. This activity is expected to foster clean and healthy habits among elementary school students and support promotive and preventive health efforts in the school environment.

Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) indicate a higher prevalence among children compared to other infections, contributing to over 870,000 deaths of children under five years of age each year, or approximately 2,320 children every day. Eucalyptus oil contains chemical compounds such as eucalyptol, cineole, linalool, and terpineol, which produce a warming sensation when applied to the skin. Inhaling eucalyptus oil can relieve respiratory problems because the vapor acts as a decongestant, helping reduce nasal congestion, ease breathing, thin mucus for easier expulsion, and maintain moisture in the respiratory mucosa.The purpose of this study was to analyze nursing care for children with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) experiencing ineffective airway clearance using the intervention of warm water vapor and eucalyptus oil inhalation. The method used was a case study, with data collected through interviews with the patient’s family, observation, physical examination, and nursing documentation.The coloring therapy intervention was given once daily for three consecutive days during the implementation phase. After the administration of warm water vapor and eucalyptus oil therapy to patient An.D, who had an acute respiratory tract infection with ineffective airway clearance, there was an observable improvement in cough intensity and mucus expulsion. The patient’s respiratory rate decreased from 42 breaths per minute to 30 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation (SpO₂) returned to normal.It can therefore be concluded that warm water vapor and eucalyptus oil therapy has a positive effect on children with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) who experience ineffective airway clearance.

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the diseases that frequently affects children under five years old and is a major cause of high disease rates in Indonesia. In the working area of the Bukit Hindu Health Center in Palangka Raya, cases of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) in toddlers tend to increase every year. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between family roles and their attitudes in preventing Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in children under five years old. The study aimed to determine the relationship between family roles and attitudes in preventing ARI in children under five years old within the working area of the Bukit Hindu Palangka Raya Public Health Center. This research is quantitative research with a correlational design and a cross-sectional approach. Samples were taken from 40 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed with the Spearman Rank statistical test. The research results showed that most respondents had a good family role and attitude toward preventing ARI. The results of the Spearman Rank test showed a significance value of p = <0.001 and a correlation coefficient value of 0.941*, indicating a very strong relationship between family role and attitudes in efforts to prevent ARI in toddlers. There is a significant relationship between family roles and attitudes in the effort to prevent ARI in toddlers within the working area of the Bukit Hindu Health Center Palangka Raya.

Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARI) is a health problem that still occurs frequently, especially in areas with limited access to health information and knowledge. One effort that can be made to overcome this problem is by providing health education to the community. Health education conducted using interesting and easy-to-understand media, such as audio-visual media, has been proven to be able to increase public understanding more effectively. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of audio-visual media in health education on increasing the knowledge of the Batu Merah B Hamlet community regarding ARI. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, in which 50 people were selected purposively as the research sample. Data were collected using questionnaires before and after the health education intervention using audio-visual media. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test to examine differences in knowledge before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge after the health education intervention (p < 0.05). The average score of community knowledge increased from 60.2 in the pretest to 83.5 in the posttest. This improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of audiovisual media in conveying information related to acute respiratory infections (ARI) and facilitates public understanding and retention. Therefore, it is recommended that health education using audiovisual media be used more widely in health promotion activities to achieve better results and accelerate changes in public health behavior. Health education using audiovisual media also provides a more interactive and engaging learning experience, thereby increasing community engagement in the learning process.

Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut (ISPA) merupakan masalah kesehatan utama di Kabupaten Tegal, terutama menyerang anak-anak dan lansia, dengan 25.273 kasus tercatat pada Januari–Juni 2025. Faktor seperti kepadatan penduduk, polusi udara, dan sanitasi buruk mempersulit analisis konvensional dalam mengidentifikasi wilayah berisiko tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG) berbasis web untuk memetakan dan memantau kasus ISPA secara akurat menggunakan pendekatan spasial. Metode Waterfall digunakan dalam pengembangan sistem, meliputi analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi, pengujian, dan pemeliharaan. Data spasial (koordinat lokasi) dan non-spasial (usia, jenis kelamin, jumlah kasus) dikumpulkan dari Dinas Kesehatan dan dianalisis menggunakan teknik kepadatan titik dan klaster untuk mengidentifikasi pola sebaran. Sistem ini dibangun dengan framework Laravel sebagai backend dan Leaflet.js untuk visualisasi peta interaktif. Hasilnya, SIG ini mampu memvisualisasikan sebaran kasus ISPA per kecamatan, mendukung Dinas Kesehatan dalam mengalokasikan sumber daya medis secara efisien dan mengidentifikasi wilayah prioritas seperti Dukuhwaru dan Tarub. Bagi masyarakat, sistem ini meningkatkan akses informasi digital, mendorong kesadaran pencegahan, dan mendukung edukasi kesehatan. Sistem ini terbukti efektif sebagai alat strategis untuk pengambilan keputusan berbasis data, mempercepat respons terhadap ISPA, dan menjadi fondasi untuk pengembangan SIG dalam memantau penyakit lain di masa depan.

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is an infectious disease that often affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. This disease is one of the main causes of death in children under five, especially in areas with less favourable environmental conditions. This study aims to map the distribution of ARI in Central Java Province using the K-Means clustering method. Through data analysis that includes inputting, transforming, processing, and visualisation, this study successfully identified three clusters of areas with different levels of ARI distribution. Cluster 0 indicates areas with low risk, such as Demak and Semarang Regency, Cluster 1 indicates areas with medium risk, such as Klaten, Magelang Regency, Pati, while cluster 2 indicates areas with high risk, including Semarang City and Surakarta City. The results of this analysis are presented as a map using QGIS to spatially visualise the distribution of ARI across Central Java. Thus, local governments can design more effective and targeted ARI prevention and control strategies.

Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. Air pollution can cause various health problems, such as Respiratory Tract Infections (ISPA), heart disease, cancer and has caused 8,100 deaths and losses reaching Rp 32.09 trillion. According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), motor vehicles contribute 44 percent of air pollution in Jakarta and its surroundings, The energy industry contributes 31% of air pollution, followed by the manufacturing industry at 10%, Residential and commercial sectors contribute 14% and 1% respectively. One of the efforts to reduce air pollution is done by building public awareness about the dangers of air pollution. Public service advertisements (PSAs) can be used to build public awareness about the dangers of air pollution. With the role of copywriters, PSAs can convey information and education about the dangers of air pollution in an attractive and persuasive manner. The purpose of this work is to explain to the public about the role of copywriters in creating public service advertisements, the importance of concept preparation in advertising content, and to invite the public to participate in reducing air pollution through the work 'Lepas Sesak Udara Jakarta'. This journal work provides recommendations to the government and related institutions to utilize Public service advertisements as a medium to build public awareness about the dangers of air pollution because effective public service advertisements can increase public awareness about the dangers of air pollution and encourage them to participate in reducing air pollution.

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that remains a major public health issue in Indonesia, particularly among infants and children. West Java is among the provinces with a high number of cases, and in 2024, Tasikmalaya City reported 2,178 cases, with Cilembang Public Health Center (Puskesmas Cilembang) recording the highest number. This study aims to evaluate the P2 ISPA (pneumonia) surveillance system at UPTD Puskesmas Cilembang. A descriptive-evaluative method was used, involving interviews, document reviews, and observations with surveillance and P2 ISPA program officers at the Tasikmalaya City Health Office and Puskesmas Cilembang. The findings indicate that the pneumonia surveillance implementation at Puskesmas Cilembang is fairly adequate, although improvements are needed to better align with current guidelines and government regulations.

Anemia juga diartikan sebagai suatu kondisi ketika tubuh kekurangan sel darah merah, dan dapat terjadi pada semua kelompok usia. Prevalensi anemia di kalangan remaja usia 15–24 tahun tercatat sebesar 15,5%. Jika dirinci berdasarkan jenis kelamin, prevalensi anemia pada remaja putri (rematri) mencapai 18%. survei yang dilakukan oleh Dinas Kesehatan DIY pada tahun 2018 terhadap 1.500 remaja putri di lima kabupaten dan kota menunjukkan bahwa 19,3% dari mereka mengalami anemia, yang ditandai dengan kadar hemoglobin di bawah 12 g/dl. Remaja atau santriwati di Pondok Pesantren Harun Asy-Syafi’i diperoleh informasi dan data sebanyak 92% remaja putri pernah mengalami gejala-gejala anemia. Bahkan pernah ada remaja putri di pondok pesantren ini yang dirujuk ke fasilitas kesehatan karena mengalami anemia. Tujuan pengabdian adalah remaja putri di Pondok Pesantren harun Asy-Syafi’i mengetahui tentang pecegahan anemia. Metode yang digunakan adalah memberikan sosialisasi atau edukasi tentang pencegahan anemia. Jumlah subyek kegiatan adalah 87 orang. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan memberikan pertanyaan tentang materi yang telah disampaikan. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah pengetahuan tentang pencegahan anemia pada remaja putri di Pondok Pesantren Harun Asy-Syafi’i semakin meningkat setelah diadakannya kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa sosialisasi tentang pencegahan anemia

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This community service program aims to raise awareness among residents of RW 04 Dusun Cigadung, Desa Karyamukti, about proper waste management. Through the waste bank program, the community is encouraged to sort and recycle inorganic waste, turning it into an economic asset. The methods used include participatory dialogue, socialization, training, and partnerships with the Central Waste Bank. The results indicate an increase in community understanding of waste management, the establishment of a waste bank management structure, and active participation of residents in collecting and weighing waste. This program is expected to be sustainable and serve as a solution to reduce environmental pollution while improving community welfare.

Jamu is a traditional health drink that has survived in society until now. One of the traditional health drinks that is still ethnic until now is jamu. Jamu has taken root and become the foundation of the strength of the existence of Indonesian culture since ancient times. The purpose of this experiment is to understand the theory of Spectrophotometry, analyze the levels of samples, know the principles of the tools used, and be able to explain the application of spectrophotometry analysis in the pharmaceutical field. This study was conducted using the uv-visible spectrophotometry method using a sample of bone flu herbal medicine that wanted to know the level of paracetamol in the sample. The results obtained from the analysis of the paracetamol content in the bone flu gout herbal medicine showed that the herbal medicine was indicated to contain BKO paracetamol. The levels obtained from the three replications were 0.004%, 0.0016%, and 0.0014% with an average of 0.0010%, so, the paracetamol content in the bone flu herbal medicine sample was 0.0010%. According to BPOM (2006) BKO that is often added to herbal medicine is one of them is paracetamol. This is proven through our observations which show the presence of paracetamol content of 0.0010% in herbal medicine for gout and bone flu.