Determinants of risk factors for COVID-19 transmission in densely populated areas: Insights from the first wave of the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in public enthusiasm for volunteering, including among nursing students from the Faculty of Nursing at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH). The UPH nursing faculty has a foundational framework known as competence, compassion, commitment, and character (4Cs), which serves as the basis for shaping each student’s personality. This study aimed to explore how the 4Cs foundational framework motivates students to become COVID-19 volunteers. Using a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach to data collection, the study focused on UPH nursing students who volunteered for COVID-19 relief efforts, with a sample size of 100 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using Somers Δ. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents exhibited adequate motivation to volunteer, with 60% falling into this category, while 22% showed a high level of motivation. Notably, the factors of commitment (p=0.004) and character (p=0.009) demonstrated a strong correlation with encouraging nursing students to volunteer. Conversely, competence and compassion did not show a significant correlation with students’ motivation to volunteer. Among the four driving factors, only commitment and character were statistically related to students’ motivation to become volunteers.

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Correlation between the 4Cs and motivation to become volunteers among nursing students

Siswadi,

Saputra,

Lebdawicaksaputri

2024

The evaluation of drug management (selection, procurement, and lead time of drug order) in hospital during COVID-19 in Indonesia

Ismaya,

Pratiwi,

Andriati

et al. 2024

In the current COVID-19 era, one of the critical factors influencing the quality of hospital services is drug management, with planning and procurement being particularly pivotal to avoid drug shortages. This study aimed to examine the selection, procurement, and lead time aspects of drug management at the pharmacy installation hospital in Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted as a descriptive study with retrospective data, total sampling was utilized to collect data, incorporating 1,413 drugs. The data, collected on observation sheets, underwent univariate analysis using Microsoft Excel. Results indicated that out of the seven measurable indicators, two met the standards: the percentage of allocated funds for drug procurement at 70.5%, and the frequency of errors in orders occurring five times. However, five indicators fell below the standards: the suitability of drug items with the National Formulary at 14.15%, the suitability of drug items with the Hospital Formulary at 68.15% (with an 80% benchmark), the frequency of each item's procurement in a year at a low category of 43.45%, the percentage of conformity between planning and reality at 99.61%, and the achievement of lead time for ordering drugs at 5.08 days. In conclusion, the selection, procurement, and lead time aspects of drug management at the "X" Hospital Pharmacy Installation did not fully meet the established standards. Therefore, it is recommended that healthcare management implements and adheres to robust drug management system regulations, particularly during pandemic situations, to ensure optimal hospital services.

The self-management model can increase the immunity of people with HIV and AIDS during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mobalen,

Raka,

Fabanyo

2024

Cases of people living with HIV and AIDS continue to increase from year to year, necessitating a focus on maintaining their health. To ensure their well-being, individuals with HIV/AIDS must be vigilant in preserving their immunity, especially during COVID-19 pandemic. This research aimed to enhance the immunity of people with HIV and AIDS during the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing a self-management model approach. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest measurements, involving a sample of 30 HIV and AIDS patients in Sorong City, selected through purposive sampling technique. Independent variable in this research was the self-management model, which measured using Self-Management Model Guidebook and dependent variable was increasing the immunity of people with HIV and AIDS, which was measured using Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ) and CD4 cell observation. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test with significance level for these tests was set at 95%, with α ≤ 0.05. Analyzing the SRQ results of HIV/AIDS patients before and after the intervention, indicated a significant difference with a Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.044 < 0.05. This suggests a notable change in the SRQ results of HIV/AIDS patients. Additionally, the analysis of CD4 cell values before and after the intervention, yielded a Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, signifying a difference in the CD4 cell results of HIV/AIDS patients. In conclusion, implementing the self-management model with the four management functions from Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC) over a period of 30 days for HIV and AIDS patients during the COVID-19 pandemic can enhance both mental and psychosocial immunity, as well as physical immunity. The findings of this research provide valuable information to health workers, recommending the adoption of the Self-Management Model Guide intervention to enhance the immunity of individuals with HIV and AIDS.