Tropical Public Health Journal https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico <p>TROPHICO: Tropical Public Health Journal is a journal published by TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara and managed by Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara. TROPHICO publishes research articles in the field of public health or other disciplines related to public health that have not been published by other publication media. The scientific scope of research results include Epidemiology, Health Policy and Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Health Education and Behavioral Science, Public Health Nutrition, Biostatistics and Demography, Family and Reproductive Health and other research in the field of Public Health Sciences. This journal was first published in March 2021 and will then be published twice a year in March and September both in printed and electronic versions designed using the Online Journal System (OJS).</p> <p> </p> en-US trophico@usu.ac.id (Ismil Khairi Lubis, S.K.M., M.P.H.) trophico@usu.ac.id (M. Rizwan Anfa, S.Kom.) Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 OJS 3.2.0.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 PH, suhu air, dan perilaku pemberantasan sarang nyamuk terhadap keberadaan jentik nyamuk Aedes sp di Tembesi Lama, Kota Batam https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/15796 <p><em>Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a disease caused by a virus spread by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes that have been infected with the dengue virus. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) continues to be a health concern in Riau Islands Province, especially in Batam City. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between container condition and Eradication of Mosquito Den behavior (PSN) with the presence of larvae. A significant association was found between container type, water pH, container water temperature, and the existence of larvae in Tembesi Lama (p value &lt;0.05). Location and container closing conditions variables were not statistically associated with the presence of larvae (p value &gt;0.05). The study discovered that non-disposable containers within the house had the greatest number of Aedes sp. mosquito larvae. Additionally, mosquito larvae were identified in containers without a lid, with a water pH greater than 7.8, and a temperature between 27-30˚C. When measuring PSN behavior, the majority of respondents in Tembesi Lama RT.01-02 RW. 02 had engaged in various PSN activities at their residences. Respondents have not effectively implemented certain PSN actions.</em></p> Rinaldi Daswito, Najah Alya Cahyadi, Luh Pitriyanti Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/15796 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 Analisis kandungan formalin pada ikan teri (Stolephorus sp) dan perilaku pembeli di Pasar Tradisional Pancur Batu Kabupaten Deli Serdang https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/14109 <p><em>Food safety is a very important aspect in daily life. However, in practice there are still many manufacturers who use food additives that are harmful to health, for example, the use of formalin in anchovies. This type of research is a descriptive survey. The research population is anchovy buyers at the Pancur Batu Traditional Market. The number of samples was 96 buyer taken by accidental sampling method while the object of research was 10 samples of anchovy (Stolephorus sp) taken from different anchovy sellers at the Pancur Batu Traditional Market. The data collection method was carried out by interviews, observation, and laboratory testing using KMnO<sub>4</sub> reagent. Data analysis was carried out by univariate analysis. The results showed that 8 out of 10 samples of anchovy (Stolephorus sp) at the Pancur Batu Traditional Market were positive for formalin. Buyers of anchovy at Pancur Batu Traditional Market had good knowledge of 71 people (74,0%), good attitude of 78 people (81,3%) and good actions of 52 people (54.2%). However, there are still quite a number of buyers who do not know and do not make efforts to reduce formalin levels in anchovy. It is hoped that the relevant agencies will carry out further food safety supervision of food sold in the market as well as provide education to the public about formalin in food and it is hoped that consumers will be smarter and more informed in choosing anchovy containing formalin and without formalin and be more aware of the importance of health.</em></p> Puput Puspita Ginting, Irnawati Marsaulina Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/14109 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 Pengaruh penggunaan akun kuliner di Media Instagram Terhadap Pola Makan Siswa SMK Negeri 2 Binjai https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/11805 <p><em>Today's adolescent food consumption is inseparable from the eating habits of the adolescents themselves and the ease of access to food. The number of technological media that offer food through culinary accounts such as instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and others makes it easy to access the food offered on these media. The population in this study were students of SMK Negeri 2 Binjai with a sample size of 205 people. Data on the use of culinary accounts on instagram media which includes duration and frequency and student eating patterns were collected by means of interviews using the food recall form and the food frequency form. The research results show that199 people (97.1%) students whose types of food are not diverse. This non-variety food consumption was more common among female students at SMK Negeri 2 Binjai. The duration of using culinary accounts on instagram media in the low category is 126 (61.5%). However, the frequency of using culinary accounts on instagram is high, namely 107 (52.2%). The results of the Chi Square test also showed that there was a significant relationship between the duration of using culinary accounts on instagram media and students' eating patterns that were not good (p&lt;0.05). Multivariat analysis also shows that there is a significant effect on the duration and frequency of using culinary accounts on instagram media on students' eating patterns that are not good. The variables that influence student eating patterns are the duration and frequency of using instagram media quinary accounts.</em></p> Ernawati Nasution, Fitri Ardiani, Evawany Y. Aritonang Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/11805 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 Hubungan faktor metabolik dan konsumsi makanan minuman manis dengan kadar gula darah pada usia 30-60 tahun di Puskesmas Simalingkar https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/14534 <p><em>High blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) can be caused by several conditions, including diabetes mellitus (DM). Among the top 5 nations in the world with the most DM cases in 2021 is Indonesia. There are 161,267 DM patients in North Sumatra, with 31,482 cases in Medan. Simalingkar Community Health Center is one of the health centers in Medan with the highest number of DM cases in 2022.</em> <em>This study intends to examine the association between blood glucose levels in individuals aged 30 to 60 at Simalingkar Community Health Center and metabolic variables, particularly obesity as assessed by body mass index (BMI) and belly circumference, as well as the consumption of sugary foods and beverages. This research is a cross-sectional study. 120 participants were included in this research sample and use accidental sampling method. Data analysis was done univariately, bivariately using the chi-square test and multivariately using logistic regression. The results showed that BMI (RP=1.701; 95% CI=1.095–2.645; p=0.022), abdominal circumference (RP=2.124; 95% CI=1.253–3.600; p=0.003) and sweet foods and beverages consumption (RP=2.042; 95% CI=1.358–3.069; p=0.001) were significantly associated with blood glucose levels.</em> <em>The habit of consuming sweet foods and drinks is the most dominant factor influencing a person to experience hyperglycemia (OR=3,345; 95% CI=1,512-7,387). The community is advised to control blood glucose levels by maintaining ideal body weight and reducing consumption of sweet foods and beverages to prevent type 2 DM.</em></p> Muhammad Tarmizi, Fazidah Aguslina Siregar Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/14534 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 Analisis paparan karbon monoksida (CO) dengan keluhan subjektif pernapasan pada penjual satai di Kota Duri tahun 2023 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/16126 <p><em>Nowadays, buying food from outside is one of the choices people make when busy. Satai is one of the culinary favorites of many people. Many people are not aware and do not know that the process of burning satai involving carbon materials in the form of charcoal can produce smoke containing carbon monoxide which is risky for buyers and sellers. The smoke produced from burning satai contains carbon monoxide, making satai sellers a profession that is very at risk of subjective respiratory complaints. A preliminary survey found that 6 out of 10 satai sellers in Duri City experienced subjective respiratory complaints due to smoke from burning satai. The purpose of this study was to analyze the exposure to carbon monoxide concentrations with subjective respiratory problems among satai sellers. This research uses a cross-sectional approach. Sampling was utilized using a research sample of 40 respondents. The study found that the variables associated with subjective respiratory complaints were carbon monoxide concentration (p=0.010) and work period (p= 0.023). The unrelated variables are body mass index (p= 0.412), length of exposure (p= 0.182), and smoking behavior (p= 0.608). The recommendation offered to satai vendors is to get used to using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), take out lung health checks, implement shifting tasks, eat lots of drinking water, and pay attention to working hours and the distance between the seller and the satai burning location.</em></p> Yohana Veronica, Nurmaini, Indra Chahaya, Sri Malem Indirawati Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/16126 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 Penerapan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja sebagai upaya pencegahan kecelakaan kerja di PT. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk tahun 2023 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/16081 <p><em>Occupational Safety and Health is one way to protect workers from work accidents and dangerous risks. K3 is carried out by the company based on applicable company laws and regulations. The implementation of Occupational Safety and Health at the Pasar IX Gas Station functions to protect workers from the risk of occupational hazards at the gas station. The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of occupational safety and health as an effort to prevent work accidents at PT. Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk 2023. Descriptive research method with a qualitative approach which aims to analyze the implementation of occupational safety and health at the Pasar IX Gas Station – PT. Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk. Informants were taken using a purposive sampling technique, totaling 7 people, namely 1 HSSE person, 3 fire fighter team members, and 3 first aid team members. The selected informants are considered to be able to provide information regarding the implementation of occupational safety and health which includes K3 policies, K3 communications, K3 inspections and K3 evaluations. The research results show that the implementation of K3 at PT. Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk has been running well and is in accordance with applicable regulations. The K3 policy is established and signed by the main director. K3 communication is carried out by HSSE to promote and inform workers to implement occupational safety and health. K3 inspections are carried out to check the condition of all equipment, work environment and worker actions. K3 evaluation is carried out by HSSE and the K3 Audit Institute to assess the extent of K3 implementation. As a research suggestion, the Pasar IX gas station operator collaborates with the Fire Department and hospitals in holding K3 training to increase awareness and knowledge of occupational safety and health among station workers.</em></p> Zefanya Nesha Endhaiya Sitepu, Lina Tarigan Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/16081 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700 Hubungan peran orang tua terhadap intensitas penggunaan gadget pada anak usia dini di Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/15485 <p><em>Nowadays use gadget not only by adults but also used by toddler. The role of parents is needed to monitor and supervise their children when using gadget. This study aims to determine the relationship between the role of parents and the intensity of use gadget in early childhood. This research uses an approach cross sectional. The independent variable in this research is the role of parents, while the dependent variable is intensity of use gadget. The population of this study is parents who have young children with a total of 80 respondents. The sampling technique uses Purposive Sampling Method, accompanied by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Research instrument on parental role and intensity of use gadget using a checklist sheet that has been tested for validity and reliability. Analysis of this research data used Chi-square test. The research results obtained p=0,043 </em>&lt; <em> α (0,05) which means that Ho is unaccepted or there is relationship between the role of parents and the intensity of use gadgets in early childhood PAUD/TK in South Tapanuli Regency. It is assumed by researchers that this is because there are rules regarding the duration of play gadget when provided with facilities gadget which is accompanied by sanctions if they violate the rules, create a special account for the child in which it has been filtered, or parents have limited the use of internet data on gadget.</em></p> Fitri Khairani, Evi Naria, Ismil Khairi Lubis, Ecia Meilonna Koka, Anni Fadhilah Harahap, Intan Maulida Rangkuti, Melini Tatio Enjelika Marpaung, Halomon Daulay Copyright (c) 2024 Tropical Public Health Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://talenta.usu.ac.id/trophico/article/view/15485 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700