IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in educational institutions across the country, prompting medical schools to adopt online learning systems. This study aims to determine impact on medical education and the medical student’s attitude, practice, mental health after 1 year of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia.MethodsThis study utilized a cross-sectional design. An online questionnaire was distributed digitally to 49 medical schools in Indonesia from February–May 2021. A total of 7,949 medical students participated in this study. Sampling was carried out based on a purposive technique whose inclusion criteria were active college students. This research used questionnaires distributed in online version among 49 medical faculties that belong to The Association of Indonesian Private Medical Faculty. Instruments included demographic database, medical education status, experience with medical tele-education, ownership types of electronic devices, availability of technologies, programs of education methods, career plans, attitudes toward pandemic, and the mental health of respondents. Univariate and bivariate statistical analysis was conducted to determine the association of variables. All statistical analyses using (IBM) SPSS version 22.0.ResultsMost of the respondents were female (69.4%), the mean age was 20.9 ± 2.1 years. More than half of the respondents (58.7%) reported that they have adequate skills in using digital devices. Most of them (74%) agreed that e-learning can be implemented in Indonesia. The infrastructure aspects that require attention are Internet access and the type of supporting devices. The pandemic also has an impact on the sustainability of the education program. It was found that 28.1% were experiencing financial problems, 2.1% postponed their education due to this problems. The delay of the education process was 32.6% and 47.5% delays in the clinical education phase. Around 4% student being sick, self-isolation and taking care sick family. the pandemic was found to affect students’ interests and future career plans (34%). The majority of students (52.2%) are concerned that the pandemic will limit their opportunities to become specialists. Nearly 40% of respondents expressed anxiety symptoms about a variety of issues for several days. About a third of respondents feel sad, depressed, and hopeless for a few days.ConclusionThe infrastructure and competency of its users are required for E-learning to be successful. The majority of medical students believe that e-learning can be adopted in Indonesia and that their capacity to use electronic devices is good. However, access to the internet remains a problem. On the other side, the pandemic has disrupted the education process and mental health, with fears of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the loss of opportunities to apply for specialty training, and the potential for increased financial difficulties among medical students. Our findings can be used to assess the current educational process in medical schools and maximize e-learning as an alternative means of preparing doctors for the future.

The pandemic period forces all learning processes to be carried out online by utilizing internet facilities with a laptop. The position of using a laptop that is not ergonomic can cause musculoskeletal disorder. This study aims to determine the correlation between position and duration of student use of laptops during online learning with Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). This research is analytic observational with a cross-sectional approach. The research was conducted on active students of the Medical Study Program, Muhammadiyah Palembang University, with 416 respondents. Primary data collection was taken using a questionnaire with a Nordic Body Map score. The analysis technique used the Chi-Square test. The results showed that the respondents had a high duration of laptop use (48.8%), with a not good position (42.3%).Most musculoskeletal disorders were felt in the neck (75.5%). There was a correlation between the position of using a laptop and musculoskeletal disorders (p 0.652). However, there was no correlation between the duration of laptop use and musculoskeletal disorders (p 0.002). It can be concluded that the position of using a laptop that is not ergonomic caused musculoskeletal disorders.

Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) merupakan cacing bulat usus yang siklus hidupnya terutama pada media tanah. Cacing Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Cacing tambang sp prevalensinya di Indonesia saat ini berkisar 20-86%. Penularan kecacingan terutama melalui makanan yang tidak bersih dan perilaku hidup yang tidak sehat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi adanya kontaminasi telur cacing Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) pada sayuran selada (Lactuca sativa). Penelitian ini telah dilakukan di Kecamatan Seberang Ulu II Palembang tahun 2018. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif cross sectional dengan uji laboratorium dengan pengendapan memakai NaOH 0,2% lalu diperiksa dibawah mikroskop pada bulan Juni 2018 sampai dengan Januari 2019. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah lalapan selada yang didapatkan sebanyak 372 batang daun selada dari 31 warung makan, masing-masing dari warung makan diambil 12 batang daun selada. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan telur Ascaris lumbricoides sebanyak 9 sampel (29%), telur Cacing tambang sp sebanyak 2 sampel (6%), namun telur cacing Trichuris trichiura tidak ditemukan. Kesimpulan didapatkan dua spesies telur cacing Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) yaitu telur Ascaris lumbricoides dan Cacing tambang sp pada sayuran segar selada (Lactuca sativa). Sebaran kepositifan telur STH persentasenya tergolong sedang di warung makan tersebut.

Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan penyakit infeksi akibat virus dengue yang dapat ditularkan melalui nyamuk, peran ibu rumah tangga sangat penting dalam upaya pelaksanaan pemberantasan sarang nyamuk di lingkungan di rumah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku ibu rumah tangga dalam pencegahan DBD di Desa Beti, Kecamatan Indralaya Selatan, Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Jenis penelitian yaitu analitik observasional dengan desain cross-sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling dengan subjek sebanyak 49 orang. Pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner dan wawancara. Analisis yang dilakukan analisis univariat, bivariat dengan menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian dari analisis univariat yaitu sebanyak 71,4% subjek berpengetahuan buruk, 75,5% subjek bersikap tidak setuju dan 79,6% berperilaku negatif. Adanya hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan (p-value=0,004), sikap (p-value=0,001) dan perilaku (p-value=0,004) dalam pencegahan DBD di Desa Beti Kecamatan Indralaya Selatan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah masyarakat sudah memiliki pengetahuan dan sikap yang cukup baik sementara perilaku dalam hal pencegahan DBD masih perlu ditingkatkan.

Orangtua yang mempunyai anak dengan kebutuhan khusus, seperti tunagrahita (retardasi mental), tentunya dituntut untuk selalu menyediakan segala fasilitas yang dibutuhkan anak dan tidak sedikit diantara mereka yang menemukan berbagai masalah dalam proses pengasuhan anak. Apabila masalah tersebut tidak dapat diatasi oleh orangtua dengan baik, maka akan muncul stres sebagai reaksi fisik dan psikis terhadap tuntutan tersebut, hal ini disebut dengan parenting stress. Selain itu kondisi psikologis mempengaruhi pola asuh yang diterapkan oleh orangtua. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran parenting stress dan pola asuh serta hubungan antara pola asuh dan parenting stress pada orangtua anak tunagrahita di Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC) Palembang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional (sekat lintang) meliputi semua orangtua yang memiliki anak tunagrahita di YPAC Palembang. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik total sampling yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi sehingga didapatkan jumlah sampel sebanyak 44 responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan adaptasi Parenting Stress Scale (PSS) untuk menggambarkan tingkat stres pada orangtua dan kuesioner pola asuh untuk menentukan tipe pola asuh yang diterapkan. Hasil penelitian didapatkan orangtua yang menderita stres sedang sebanyak 33 orang (75%), stres ringan sebanyak 11 orang (25%) dan tidak ada orangtua yang mengalami stres berat. Sebanyak 42 orang (95,5%) menerapkan pola asuh demokratif, 2 orang (4,5%) menerapkan pola asuh permitif dan tidak ditemukan orangtua yang menerapkan pola asuh otoriter. Hasil uji statistik ditemukan tidak ada hubungan antara pola asuh dan parenting stress orangtua (p=1,00). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa mayoritas orangtua menerapkan pola asuh demokratif dan mengalami stres sedang, namun tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara pola asuh dan parenting stress orangtua anak tunagrahita di Yayasan Pendidikan Anak Cacat (YPAC) Palembang.

Background: COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a contagious infection currently affecting people worldwide, including in Indonesia. The spread of this virus is extremely rapid, and the number of deaths continues to rise. Compliance with the health protocol is one method of preventing the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between generation-Z (gen-Z) knowledge and attitudes toward the use of masks, keeping distance, and washing hands as a means of preventing COVID-19 in religious activities at houses of worship in Palembang. Method: The observational analytic cross-sectional research design with the study's population consists of generation Z members who participate in religious activities in places of worship. The cluster random sampling method yielded 147 respondents. The data collected are primary data obtained directly from the research subjects via a questionnaire and secondary data obtained from the Palembang City Ministry of Religion. They were using the Pearson chi-square test to analyze descriptive data. Results: According to the findings, 79 people (53.7%) out of 147 respondents have good knowledge, while 75 people have a good attitude (51% ). The results obtained a statistically significant p-value of 0.05, indicating a relationship between gene Z knowledge and attitude and adherence to the use of masks, keeping distance, and washing hands. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 infection prevention in Generation Z who participate in religious activities in Palembang City.

Background: COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a contagious infection currently affecting people worldwide, including in Indonesia. The spread of this virus is extremely rapid, and the number of deaths continues to rise. Compliance with the health protocol is one method of preventing the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between generation-Z (gen-Z) knowledge and attitudes toward the use of masks, keeping distance, and washing hands as a means of preventing COVID-19 in religious activities at houses of worship in Palembang. Method: The observational analytic cross-sectional research design with the study's population consists of generation Z members who participate in religious activities in places of worship. The cluster random sampling method yielded 147 respondents. The data collected are primary data obtained directly from the research subjects via a questionnaire and secondary data obtained from the Palembang City Ministry of Religion. They were using the Pearson chi-square test to analyze descriptive data. Results: According to the findings, 79 people (53.7%) out of 147 respondents have good knowledge, while 75 people have a good attitude (51% ). The results obtained a statistically significant p-value of 0.05, indicating a relationship between gene Z knowledge and attitude and adherence to the use of masks, keeping distance, and washing hands. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 infection prevention in Generation Z who participate in religious activities in Palembang City.

An estimated 50 million dengue infections occur worldwide every year, nonetheless in Palembang that the death of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) continues to be a public health problem. Several factors such as characteristic determinants and climate factors caused a high rate of DHF. The study aims to determine the correlation of patients’ characteristics and climatic factors with the incidence of DHF in the general hospital of RSUD Palembang Bari from January 2015 to August 2019. The study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design, using 309 patients’ data and climatic factors obtained from the climate office of the BMKG of Palembang. The sampling technique using a simple random sampling method and the analysis using the chi-square test and the Spearman correlation test. The results showed that the characteristics of DHF patients were a median age of 14 years, dominated by male patients (57,3%), and secondary education level (33,8%). The climatic factors that correlate with the incidence of DHF (p = 0.032) were the air temperature, while other factors such as rainfall (p = 0.797) and relative humidity (p = 0.718) were not significant. The highest incidence of dengue during 2015-2019 occurred around March-April each year. It is necessary to routinely carry out breading place eradication practice 2-3 months before the surge.