Indonesian Journal of Medical Anthropology

The Challenges in Maturing the Age of Marriage Among Teenagers in Bandar Village, Pacitan Regency: Reproductive Health Review

2024-01-15T09:50:01+07:00

The age of marriage is still become a dilemma for Indonesian people, especially for them who live in rural areas with a thick local wisdom. The influence of local wisdom in deciding the marriage is so great in the society so that they do not pay any respect to the regulations that have been made by the government. The impact of child marriage can affect reproductive health, which is largely ignored by society. In fact, reproductive health is one of the factors in achieving the Indonesian government’s goal to have a golden generation in 2045. However, if the society’s knowledge about reproductive health is lacking, will Indonesia really get the golden generation as it dreams of? This research wants to reveal the problems that occur in Indonesian society, especially people who are living in rural areas. Using qualitative methods, this research was conducted through several stages, one of which was literature studies and in-depth interviews. The results of the study show that there are several factors influence the challenges of maturing child marriage, such as local culture of the society, family economic conditions, and lack of knowledge about reproductive health. Due to the lack of knowledge on reproductive health, people experience vulnerability to child marriage, marriage by accident, and end up on dropping out of school. This is an urgent condition that requires serious handling by various parties through collaboration to provide information related to reproductive health and maturing the age of marriage.

Maternal and Child Health Habitus in Coastal Areas

2024-01-15T09:53:23+07:00

This research explores the health habits of mothers and children in coastal communities. Habitus is interpreted as habits carried out by mothers and children to improve health status. This research uses a qualitative approach. The aim of collecting qualitative data is to explore the health habits of mothers and children in coastal communities, especially in the Dompak sub-district area. Qualitative data collection used in-depth interview procedures with officials and native housewives (not immigrants) on Dompak Island. The selection of informants was based on purposive sampling procedures, this was with the aim of exploring more deeply the research questions with native female informants on Dompak Island.

This research contributes to the development of cross-disciplinary science in the social sciences, especially the science of health sociology regarding the health habits of mothers and children in coastal areas. This scientific contribution is theoretically useful when the results of this research are published in the form of scientific publications. This research is planned to be published in the reputable national journal Sinta. In addition to publication output, this research is expected to be an academic contribution as a recommendation for policy makers, especially in health policy, to understand community culture in the health sector so that they can take a more appropriate approach so that the goals of health policy are accepted by the community.

Analysis of fingerprint patterns and axial triradius digital angles in the Komering population

2023-11-06T17:12:53+07:00

Some dermatoglyphic components that can be used to analyze a population are fingerprint patterns and Axial Tri-Radius Digital (ATD) angles because they are unique to each ethnic group. This study aimed to determine variations in fingerprint patterns and ATD angles in the Komering population in Palembang. The study of fingerprint patterns and ATD angles was descriptive. The sample size was 43 respondents registered in the Gunung Batu Family Association (IKA GUBA) Komering Ulu Timur in Palembang City. The results showed that the ulnar loop pattern was the most common fingerprint pattern, with 90.4% on the right palmar hand and 85.9% on the left palmar hand. The most minor fingerprint pattern is accidental whorl, which is 0% on the right palmar hand and 1.8% on the left. The 30°-45° angle dominates the right and left palmar ATD angles (88.4% and 86.0% respectively).

The Impact of Social Media Bullying on Mental Health in Adolescents

2023-11-28T15:45:42+07:00

Social media has become very interesting to use in the current digital era to interact and share information efficiently. However, the use of social media has positive and negative impacts on society, especially teenagers. Misuse of social media has negative impacts, such as the rise of bullying cases in adolescents on social media. This study aims to analyze the impact of bullying on social media on teenagers. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method with a literature review approach. Secondary data sources include journals, books, online media, and literature reviews. Data analysis in this study uses data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results stated that bullying on social media affects adolescents' mental health. The harmful perpetrators' negative behavior leads to a lack of understanding and awareness to use social media wisely. In this case, the importance of the role of the environment closest to adolescents provides education on behavior in social media and handling for victims of bullying.

Socio-cultural Impact of Stunting Phenomenon on Children's Health in Medan City

2023-10-17T17:54:56+07:00

Stunting is a health disorder that affects the growth and development of children caused by chronic nutrition and impacts cognitive and motor development. Other factors, such as the social and economic environment, can cause stunting. Medan City also has many stunting cases, which is caused by a lack of public understanding of the phenomenon. This research used a descriptive qualitative research method with a literature review approach. Data collection techniques through secondary data in the form of previous research, online media, and journals. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the efforts made by the Medan City government, such as nutritional interventions to conduct socialization in the community, still need to be improved. This is due to cultural perceptions that stunting is not a severe disease but is caused by several factors, such as genetics, misconceptions, and religion.