Eating Behavior and Protein Intake in Adolescent Girls with Anemia in Junior High School Krispa Silian the Regency of Southeast Minahasa North Sulawesi Indonesia

Purba, Rudolf B.; Djendra, I Made; Kindangen, Reza Z.; Ranti, Irza N.; Paruntu, Olga Lieke; Langi, Grace K.L.; Laoh, Joice Mermy

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“…Available data show that infrequent intake of protein and vegetables was linked to anaemia in children. This is in line with earlier reflection by other researchers (Purba et al 2019;Alaofè et al 2017;Choi et al 2011). Inadequate consumption of protein and vegetables may contribute to low protein and micronutrient intake, both of which play an important role of a carrier and enhancer of iron absorption.…”

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Anaemia among schoolchildren; A narrative review

Maseta

2023

Tanzan. J. Sci. Technol.

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Anaemia is a significant problem in the developing world, such as Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with the greatest burden of disease experienced in children. Although extensive research on anaemia has been done among the pre-schoolers, less is documented about schoolchildren. Thus, the current review intends to summarise recent data on the prevalence and risk factors of anaemia among schoolchildren aged 5-18 years across SSA for planning mitigating interventions. A review was conducted on published English articles in Sub-Saharan countries providing estimates on anaemia prevalence and risk factors using databases from PubMed and Google Scholar from January 2010 to April 2021. A total of 41 articles were identified for review. Based on eligibility criteria, 18 articles were included in the current review. The review showed that the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren ranged from 11% (Ethiopia) to 83% (Nigeria). Generally, infection (56%), eating less protein and vegetables (33%), age (22%) and sex (16%) of the child were the significant risk factors for anaemia among schoolchildren. The current review established that anaemia is directly associated with infection, less consumption of protein and vegetables, age and sex of the child. Effective public health strategies such as biofortification of food are needed to improve micronutrient intake among older children.

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Anaemia among schoolchildren; A narrative review

Maseta

2023

Tanzan. J. Sci. Technol.

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Understanding Health Information Systems Utilisation across Public Health Centres in Indonesia: A Cross Sectional Study (Preprint)

Aisyah,

Setiawan,

Mayadewi

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BACKGROUND The primary healthcare service in Indonesia consists of 10,260 Public Health Centres (Puskesmas), which play a major role in providing health care in the community, recording and reporting health data, using digital Health Information Systems (HIS) and/or manual reports. The utilisation of HIS across Puskesmas is crucial to capture the dynamic evolution of health problems and monitor interventions, thus providing effective primary healthcare services for the community. OBJECTIVE This paper provides a comprehensive overview of HIS utilisation in Indonesian Puskesmas. It evaluates the number of HIS used, factors influencing the HIS implementation, and challenges faced by health care personnel at primary care services in the country. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was carried out covering all Puskesmas across 34 Indonesian provinces between January and February 2022. The questionnaire covered a list of health information systems used by Puskesmas, who developed the HIS, the utilisation and challenges during HIS implementation. The data were analysed and presented in a descriptive format. RESULTS A total of 2,606 (25·5%) Public Health Centres across 34 provinces participated in this study. This research shows that, on average, there are 30 different HIS used by Puskesmas for data reporting. The numbers of HIS used varies between provinces, ranging from 13 to 54. Most of the HIS (72·94%) utilised by Public Health Centres in Indonesia are provided by the National Government. It is found that HIS is already aligned with Puskesmas’ needs (91·54%) and the data is utilised for decision-making (90%). However, 49% of HIS has too many data input variables, 33% of the systems experience frequent downtime, 21% of HIS are not user-friendly, and 29% of HIS cannot generate automated data analysis. In terms of the infrastructure supporting HIS implementation, 9·45% of Puskesmas has no access to the internet, while only 31% have access to robust and efficient internet connections. As for the human resources, the study reveals that each health personnel manages up to six different HIS for data reporting tasks, 74.30% of Puskesmas only received training at the initial system's implementation stage, and 80.51% of respondents report the existence of an informal knowledge transfer process among the staff. CONCLUSIONS Health information systems are crucial for policy-making at all levels of the healthcare system. To optimise their implementation, as demonstrated by this study on public, primary healthcare centres of Indonesia, efficient management at the grass-roots level, supported by competent, trained human resources and infrastructure, is essential. Simplified and integrated HIS can ease data recording pressures for healthcare workers, enabling better clinical decisions and program development. Addressing these factors can improve the overall healthcare system's effectiveness and benefit the community.

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Eating Behavior and Protein Intake in Adolescent Girls with Anemia in Junior High School Krispa Silian the Regency of Southeast Minahasa North Sulawesi Indonesia

Cited by 2 publications

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Anaemia among schoolchildren; A narrative review

Anaemia among schoolchildren; A narrative review

Understanding Health Information Systems Utilisation across Public Health Centres in Indonesia: A Cross Sectional Study (Preprint)

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