- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Malaria Research and Control
- COVID-19 Prevention and Impact
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Immune responses and vaccinations
University of Mataram
2017-2025
Universitas Gadjah Mada
2018-2025
University of Groningen
2014-2021
University Medical Center Groningen
2014-2021
ADA University
2018
Dialyse Centrum Groningen
2013
Abstract Background Inappropriate dispensing of antibiotics at community pharmacies is an important driver antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thus, a better understanding practices crucial to inform national, regional, global responses AMR. This requires careful examination the interactions between vendors clients, sensitive context which these take place. Methods In 2019, we conducted qualitative study examine antibiotic associated drivers...
The aim of this mixed-method study was to determine the extent and determinants inappropriate dispensing antibiotics by licensed private drug retail outlets in Indonesia.Standardised patients (SPs) made a total 495 visits 166 (community pharmacies stores) between July August 2019. SPs presented three clinical cases outlet staff: parent child at home with diarrhoea; an adult presumptive tuberculosis (TB); upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). primary outcome antibiotic without...
Background People with disabilities due to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF), often encounter situations of stigma discrimination that significantly impact their mental wellbeing. Mental wellbeing services are not available at the peripheral level in NTD-endemic countries, there is a need for services. Basic psychological support persons NTDs (BPS-N) from peers an important potential solution addressing problems. As was no written document...
Leprosy remains a significant public health problem in Indonesia, with 14,000-15,000 new cases reported each year, indicating ongoing transmission. In response to the challenges, country needs strategic approach achieve zero leprosy by 2030 through creating national action plan. To describe development of plan for its strategies, and key interventions. The process NAP-L consisted three phases: (1) preparatory phase involving 78 participants five online group discussions (OGD) document...
Objectives In Indonesia, antibiotics are often purchased without a prescription at community pharmacies, contrary to current regulations. This practice may increase the risk of out-of-specification (OOS) medicines being dispensed, potentially contributing treatment failure and antibiotic resistance. To address this concern, we assessed quality private drug retail outlets (PDROs) in Indonesia. Design setting We conducted cross-sectional study Tabalong Bekasi, using standardised patients (SPs)...
Objectives: To examine the employment situation and predictors of return to work for individuals with spinal cord injury 5 years after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation.Design: Prospective cohort study.Subjects: A total 114 subjects who were employed before completed a 5-year follow-up.Methods: Work was defined as having paid ≥ 1 h/week or 12 h/week.Predictors identified using logistic regression analysis.Demographic, injury-related, pre-injury factors self-efficacy measured at start...
Purpose: Knowledge on the meaning of quality life in individuals with spinal cord injury developing countries is limited. This study aims to explore and components for a rural area Indonesia.Method: Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews 12 paraplegia (8 males, 4 females) aged 24–67 years. Thematic analysis was used identify themes that constitute life.Results: Quality not an easily understood concept, while "life satisfaction" "happiness" were. Life satisfaction associated...
Tuberculosis (TB) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are the top two killers of infectious disease. We aimed to determine association TB coinfection with inhospital mortality COVID-19 patients in Indonesia as a TB-endemic country. conducted retrospective cohort study tertiary lung hospital Indonesia. All TB-coinfected who were hospitalized between January 2020 December 2021 included study. without randomly selected for control group. Clinical characteristics laboratory results assessed....
Pharmacists have been at the frontline of COVID-19 response in Indonesia, providing medicines, advice, and referral services often areas with limited healthcare access. This study aimed to explore their knowledge, attitudes, practices during pandemic, so that we can be better prepared for future emergencies.A cross-sectional online survey community pharmacists pharmacy technicians Indonesia was conducted between July August 2020. The dataset analysed descriptively, logistic regression used...
Background: Allopurinol is the most commonly used drug for treatment of gout arthritis. However, use allopurinol associated with severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) and life-threatening immune-mediated that include Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). SJS induced by strongly linked presence HLA-B*58:01 in Asian population. Such a study has not been conducted Indonesia. We present two cases clinical diagnosis SJS. These patients had Javanese ethnicity, which evidence on genetic...
Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia. Most of the endemic areas are eastern parts Indonesia, but there few remaining foci persistent malaria Java, particularly Menoreh Hills, region bordering three districts two provinces on this island. Despite commitment to build partnership eliminate cross-border malaria, is lack understanding how might be translated into an implementable strategic plan. The study aims provide evidence participatory approach...
In many countries, community pharmacies have played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE), disseminating information on disease prevention management, referring clients to health facilities. recognition of this, there are increasing calls for improved understanding challenges experiences faced by these providers with a view them better support guidance now future emergencies. Between January February 2021 we...
Background Case detection delay (CDD) is associated with grade 2 disability (G2D) in leprosy, a substantial disease burden worldwide. The standardized CDD questionnaire was developed to determine the period of and its related factors. In Indonesia, incidence leprosy G2D high an instrument measure lacking. This study describes translation cross-cultural adaptation process evaluates Indonesian context. Methods We first did forward–backward into Bahasa Indonesia cross-culturally adapted...
Objectives: To document significant changes brought about by a 5-year community-based approach for leprosy elimination in Indonesia called: 'The Leprosy Friendly Village Approach' (LFV). Methods: Education sessions on were delivered consistently and regularly long-term basis to health workers the community involving influential members (ICM) promote positive attitude towards leprosy. An evaluation was performed using Most Significant Change (MSC) technique. In-depth interviews (IDIs)...
The mainstay of leprosy treatment is multidrug (MDT), which contains rifampicin, dapsone and clofazimine. occurrence hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS), a sudden, potentially fatal traumatic adverse reaction due to dapsone, may affect adherence result in fatality if untreated. Before MDT administration, screening for HLA-B*13:01 patients with can reduce DHS risk. study aims assess the effectiveness using test reducing incidence evaluate feasibility quantitative PCR-based tool as predictors...
Resistensi antibiotik menyebabkan peningkatan angka kematian dan beban ekonomi akibat perpanjangan rawat inap, penggunaan antimikroba yang lebih mahal lama, serta timbulnya kejadian superinfeksi sulit ditangani. Kejadian resistensi bakteri terhadap terutama disebabkan karena tidak terkontrol, pengobatan irasional, kurangnya pengetahuan perilaku tenaga kesehatan, khususnya dokter umum, spesialis apoteker kondisi emerging golongan reserved di era pandemik COVID-19. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk...
Indonesia is the second country with highest number of malaria cases in Southeast Asia. Private health providers including community pharmacies often become first point care for population seeking treatment; however, public-private partnerships control are not widely implemented. This paper explores acceptability a partnership program on provision subsidized artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) from perspectives private providers, patients, and implementers. The study was conducted...
Non-prescription antibiotic dispensing is prevalent among community pharmacies in several low- and middle-income countries. We evaluated the impact of a multi-faceted intervention to address this challenge urban Indonesia.
Abstract Background The Menoreh Hills region is one of the few remaining foci persistent endemic malaria bordering three districts two provinces in Java, Indonesia. Despite commitment to build a partnership eliminate cross-border malaria, there lack understanding how this might be translated into an implementable strategic plan. study aims provide evidence as participatory approach was used strengthen and stakeholders’ capacity develop joint strategic, operational, costing plan for...
Abstract Background Inappropriate dispensing of antibiotics at community pharmacies is an important driver antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thus, a better understanding practices crucial to inform national, regional, global responses AMR. This requires careful examination the interactions between vendors clients, sensitive context which these take place. Methods In 2019, we conducted qualitative study examine antibiotic associated drivers...