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Abstract : The recent study aims to find out the relationship between testosterone hormone levels and the length of use of combination pills to the sexual dysfunction in contraceptive pill users. This study deploys a cross-sectional observation method. The samples are pill contraceptive users involving 31 respondents that fulfilled the criteria. The technique used for the sampling is accidental sampling. t-independent test, Mann Whitney, and Spearman correlations are used to analyze the data. There is a meaningful relationship between testosterone hormone levels and sexual dysfunction (p=0,000 and r=0,795), along with between the duration of combination pills use and sexual dysfunction (p=0,001 dan r=0,667). Low testosterone level causes sexual dysfunction and the long duration of the use of combination pills reduces testosterone hormone level that causes sexual dysfunction to the pill contraceptive users.

Abstract : Convergence action on stunting program is well organized, integrated and together, by involving cross-sectors to prevent and accelerate the reduction of stunting. This study aims to analyze the implementation of convergence action on stunting program in North Toraja Regency. The design of this study used qualitative research method with a descriptive-exploratory approach through observation, in-depth interview and literature study of all informants which selected by purposive sampling technique. The variable of this study used the theory of policy implementation by Edward III (1980) which includes communication, resource, attitude/disposition and bureaucratic structure. The results of the study show that the implementation of convergence action on stunting program in North Toraja Regency based on the communication aspect, it still needs to be maximized to the community. Likewise, with the aspect of resource, the availability of human resource in the health and agriculture sectors has not been fulfilled, limited budget for Intervention Implementation, and standardized service facilities in the health sector have also not been fulfilled. The commitment and support of the regional leadership have been gone well, but it must still be supported by the attention and seriousness of OPD in carrying out their own duties and responsibilities.

Abstract : Tetanus neonatorum is one of the crucial health problems, especially in countries with low coverage of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) immunization such as Indonesia. In 2020, the coverage of TT immunization for pregnant women in Indonesia decreased from 2019. This study aims to determine the behavioral determinants of pregnant women toward TT immunization. This research is a quantitative study with an analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The questionnaire was filled out by 137 pregnant women in the District of West Tapalang. The data from this study were analyzed using the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The results indicated that there were two determinants related to the behavior of pregnant women towards TT immunization, including knowledge (p=0.018) and perception of barriers (p<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that the dominant determinant influencing the behavior of pregnant women towards TT immunization was the perception of barriers (OR=10.046). Therefore, only the knowledge and perceived barrier variables were related to the behavior of pregnant women towards TT immunization, where the perceived barrier was identified as the dominant variable. It is hoped that the Puskesmas staff will increase the coverage of TT immunization for pregnant women by routinely sweeping the status of TT immunization and providing education about TT immunization by involving husbands as an essential target in the education process.

Abstract : The limited clean water in small island is caused by contamination of sea water to clean water sources of society. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of several methods of brackish water processing to reduce TDS level. This study is one group pretest-posttest design experiment, this study used water processing with coagulation method of Moringa seeds at dose of 350 mg/l, a pumice stone filter with thickness of 60 cm, an activated carbon filter (mangrove wood) with thickness of 60 cm, and combination method of coagulation-filtration in reducing Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) level. The sample of this study was dug well in Barrang Caddi Island, the data were analyzed using the effectiveness formula, Kruskal Wallis test. Brackish water processing with the coagulation method of Moringa seeds showed an average value of the effectiveness in reducing TDS level of 41.38%; pumice stone filtration of 28.82%; activated charcoal filtration was 63.53% and the combination of coagulation-filtration was 54.66% and there was a significant difference in the effectiveness between the four water treatment methods on TDS parameter (p = 0.016).There is fairly good effectiveness on the combination of coagulation and filtration method in reducing TDS level.

Abstract : The World Health Organization (WHO) states that anemia is the 10 biggest health problem in this modern century, where groups at high risk of anemia are women of childbearing age, pregnant women, school-age children, and adolescents. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Multiple Micronutrient supplements (MMS) tablet administration on hemoglobin levels of pregnant women. This study used a quantitative research type with a quasi-experimental approach using a group pre-post test study design, mean/median analysis, and paired sample t-test analysis. The research was conducted for three months at the Lapadde Health Center and Lumpue Health Center in Pare-Pare City with a sample of 310 respondents. The inclusion criteria in this study were third-trimester pregnant women consuming MMS from the beginning of pregnancy, having initial Hb data, and having consumed MMS for at least 1 month. Check Hb using the Easy Touch tool. The incidence of anemia was measured based on hemoglobin levels using the Easy Touch tool, and data on characteristics and MMS supplementation were collected through a questionnaire that was filled in directly by the respondent and through the interview method. The results of the Chi-Square test showed that the consumption of MMS tablets was significantly associated with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. (p<0.05) Pregnant women who experienced anemia did not regularly consume MMS every day as much as 26% and 79.6% liked to consume MMS tablets. There was a change in hemoglobin levels of pregnant women before consuming MMS and after consuming MMS, where The hemoglobin of pregnant women before consuming MMS was 12 g/dL ± 1.583 SD and after consuming MMS was 13.64 g/dL ± 2.047 SD with P ≤ 0.05. Further research is needed by adding other variables, in this case looking at consumption patterns of pregnant women and other factors related to hemoglobin levels of pregnant women and can be considered for conducting pure experiments.