ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyse the factors associated with the intention of Indonesian nursing students to work in rural areas.DesignThis was a cross-sectional study. The instrument used was a self-developed questionnaire consisting of 13 questions.The data were analysed using the χ2 statistics test and binary logistic regression with a level of significance <0.05.SettingThe study was conducted at a public nursing school located in urban Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, in December 2017.ParticipantsA total of 714 nursing students from four different programmes were involved.ResultsThis study found that almost 60% of nursing students were reluctant to work in rural areas. Of the three variables which were significant in the χ2 analysis, only two were significant following the logistic regression test, namely the class programmes of undergraduate regulars (OR=2.274; 95% CI 1.326 to 3.900), profession regulars (OR=2.262; 95% CI 1.110 to 4.607) and rural place of origin (OR=1.405; 95% CI 1.036 to 1.906).ConclusionThe education programme and place of origin were associated with the intention of nursing students to work in rural areas. Therefore, the recruitment of prospective nurses should consider these factors by considering the local context.
Consumption of cockles with high concentrations of lead metal (Pb) will hurt harm humans from health aspects. The concentration of Pb metal in cockles can be reduced through a depuration process. This study aims to determine the efficient time of retention and the rate of decrease in the concentration of Pb in the cockles (Anadara sp.) by using activated carbon as a filter during the depuration process. The treatment of study consists of P0 (no depuration), P1 (depuration 24 Hours), P2 (depuration 48 Hours), and P3 (depuration 72 Hours). The results showed that the process of depuration of the cockles for 24 hours with activated carbon filters was able to reduce the Pb metal content to 0.926 mg/kg and even the depuration process for 72 hours, the efficiency of the depuration process increased to 86.52% so that the Pb content in the cockles became 0.273 mg/kg. Overall, the duration of the process of depuration of the cockles with activated charcoal as a filter can increase the efficiency of Pb metal reduction in the cockles so that it according to SNI 7387: 2009, which is the maximum metal content of Pb in the shellfish 1.5 mg/kg.
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