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Unmet Need and its Reasons for Nonuse Contraceptive in East Java Province

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4801
Diyah Herowati , Dwi Listyawardani , Titut Yuli Prihyugiarto
The primary aim of family planning program is to enable women to fulfill their own needs and desires toward childbearing whether they want to space or limit their birth. However, issues of unmet need in Indonesia, particularly in East Java Province become the urgent problem to be address recently. Based on the data set of the 2014 Mini Survey of Eligible couple in Indonesia, this study attempted to identify the demographic characteristic of women aged 15 – 49 with unmet need, to describe their experienced used contraceptive and to find out reasons for nonuse of contraceptive. This study found that women with unmet need are more likely to be higher among older women, have lower and higher level of education, living in urban areas, and have more number of living children. Most of respondents stated that they had experienced to use contraception before with injectable, IUDs and pill. Other results show a significant number of women mentioned method-related reasons (fear of side effects, health concerns, and inconvenient to use) as most often cited reasons for nonuse. Some important policy implications offered from this study in order to eradicate barriers to the use of contraceptive methods are to improve follow-up, strengthen counselling approaches to address fear of side effects, promote information, education and communication (IEC) on reproductive health and provide availability of the most suitable method according to the need, such as to avoid health problems of women.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 313-319
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Solid Waste Management in Jogja Hospital

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4792
Muchsin Maulana , Hari Kusnanto , Agus Suwarni
There are some groups who may get the risks of hospital waste disposal. The first group is the patients who come to hospital to get cure and care. It is the most vulnerable group. The second is hospital’s employees who have direct contact with the patients as main illness’s agents on doing their daily duties. The third group is the visitor or those who accompany the patients; their risk is big as well. The last group is the society, people who live near the hospital, even when the waste siposal is done inappropriately. It causes the decrease of environmental quality which leads to the decline of health quality in the area. Hence, hospital has a responsibility to manage the disposal process of waste correctly and appropriately by conducting sanitation programs in hospital. Jogja Hospital is a Government-owned Hospital run by the Government of city of Jogyakarta. In its daily activities, the hospital produces waste which, if not properly discharged or burned, may cause adverse effect on workers as well as the surrounding area. Jogja hospital has Incinerator, thus simplifying the management such waste. The waste management including the rules, procedures and policymaking need to be explored to investigate the process of waste management of Jogja hospital.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 247-251
Publish at: 2016-09-01

The Formulation of High-Calorie and Rich-Fe Biscuits for Pregnant Women with Chronic Energy Malnutrition

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4806
Sunarti Sunarti , Diffah Hanim , Mustofa Ahda , Ahid Mudayana , Kusnandar Kusnandar
Supplementary food distribution for pregnant women still depends on the local policy. This program is funded using Health Operational Funds and distributed in form of milk, eggs, raw materials such as green beans and others. The field constraints of this program were acceptability and willingness of pregnant women to process the raw materials. This study aims to address the problems of providing supplementary food for pregnant women who suffer from chronic energy malnutrition and anemia by making the formulation of high protein biscuits and Fe using soybean flour substitution catfish eggs and flour as a source of protein and Fe.  Biscuits produced is expected to be one of the snacks and nutritions for women who suffer from chronic energy deficeincy. The ingredients were flour, fish powder, soy flour, eggs,  milk powder, sugar, and maize flour. The method used was pure experimental approach completely randomized design with three times repetition. The formulation of the biscuits proportion between fish and soy flour as much as 2:1, 1:1, and 1:2. Proximate test shows that the proportion of fish and soy flour 1:2 has the highest energy value (496.81 kcal) with a value of 17.74% protein. Organoleptic test indicates that the most favorable taste and tekstur was the formulation with the proportion of fish flour and soy flour 1:2. The formulation of high protein and Fe biscuits for women with chronic energy malnutrition and anemia in Boyolali favoured by third trisemester pregnant women is the one with the proportion of 1:2.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 329-334
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Indicators of Organizational Support in Implementing Maternal and Child Health Information System

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4797
Heru Santoso Wahito Nugroho , Stefanus Supriyanto , Hari Basuki Notobroto
Nowadays, the implementation of health informtion system in Indonesia still encounters a number of obstacles e.g. redundant data, activities duplication, data quality, data not in harmony with the necessities, report not submitted on time, unoptimized feedback, low information utilization, and inefficient resources. This research aimed to analyze the indicators of organizational support which were suspected as one of the obstacles of the implementation of Maternal and Child Health Information System in Health Office of Ngawi Regency. The population of this cross sectional research was all village midwives administratively in duty in the areas of Ngawi Regency in 2015. Data was taken from all member of populaton through questionnaire filling, which was then analyzed by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The result of data analysis suggested that the coefficient value that has been standardized from each indicators were as follows: supervisor support = 0.82, work condition = 0.80, and reard = 0.90. Indicators of organizational supportin implementing Maternal and Child Health Information System at Ngawi Regency Health Office, respectively from the most important are: reward, supervisor support, and work condition.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 280-283
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Obesity Prevalence and Dietary Intake of Antioxidants in Native American Adolescents

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4788
Maria Cristina Perez , Benjamin D. Knisley , Grace E. Crosby , Shasha Zheng , M. Margaret Barth
Antioxidants are well known for possessing anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce the risk of chronic disease and obesity. However, very little research has been done to examine antioxidant intake among adolescent minority populations such as Native American adolescents. Our study examined the significance of antioxidant intake among Native American adolescents at an urban residential high school in Southern California. Our study population consisted of 183 male and female Native American adolescents, 14-18 years of age, representing 43 tribes from across the United States. Students’ primary source of meals was provided by the school food service. Based on the BMI calculations, the rate of obesity within our population was 38% for males and 40% for females, more than two-fold the national rate indicated by NHANESIII data. We used the Harvard School of Public Health Youth/Adolescent Questionnaire (HSPH YAQ), a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire, to examine antioxidant nutrient intake and evaluate the differences in the intake between normal and obese weight students. Statistical analysis of the results showed that intakes of vitamins C, E, and lycopene were the antioxidant nutrients found to be significantly different between normal and obese weight students and intakes of these nutrients were found to be higher among normal weight students (p-values = 0.02451, 0.00847, and 0.04928, respectively). These results suggest that dietary intake of antioxidants could be increased among Native American adolescents. Further research is needed to confirm our findings and identify effective ways for school food service to incorporate antioxidant rich foods into school menus.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 222-227
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Personal Hygiene and Worm Eggs at Pupils Nail in Kupang City, Indonesia

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4802
Enni Rosida Sinaga , Erika Maria Resi , Wanti Wanti
Worm disease does not cause death but can affect digestion, absorption and metabolism of food. Helminthiasis figure in Kupang City in particular were not recorded properly, but when viewed from its risk factor then it was endemic because of sanitary conditions, personal hygiene, behavior, and the provision of clean water is still low. This study aim to identify the presence of worm’s eggs in the pupils nail and the correlation with clean and healthy living behavior of pupils. This analytic observational study used cross sectional design. The samples were primary school students as many as 50 people that were taken by random sampling. Data collection was through interviews and laboratory tests on stool samples and analyzed by using chi-square. Results found as many as 13 pupils (26%) were infested by worm eggsof Ascaris lumbricoides at their nail. There were no relation between the presence of worm eggs at pupils nail with gender (p=0.303), age (p=0.747), grade (p=0.643) and playing habits (p=1.000), but there is an association between the presence of worm eggs at elementary pupils nails with the latrine use (p=0.049) and personal hygiene (p=0.039). So that PHC expected to cooperate with the department of education improve the promotion and provision of facilities to support a clean and healthy behaviors for elementary school students.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 320-324
Publish at: 2016-09-01

The Use of Antihypertensive and Antiplatelet Drugs on Hospital Stroke Patients

10.11591/ijphs.v5i3.4793
Anggy Rima Putri , Akrom Abdullah , Budiyono Budiyono
Medicine is one of the most important part of the healing process, the restoration of health and prevention of disease. This study aims to describe the use of drugs, particularly antihypertensive and antiplatelet drugs in stroke patients hospitalized in PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital Bantul during December 2014-April 2015. This research is observational descriptive study. Data collection was done prospectively with a survey of stroke patients in inpatient Al-Insan and al-A'raaf wards in PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital Bantul during the specified period. During the study there were 61 stroke patients sampled in the study, of which 41 (67.2%) were geriatrics and 20 (32.8%) were not geriatrc. From the data, 28 (45.9%) patients did not receive antihypertensive drugs, only 33 (54,1%) patients received antihypertensive drug.The antihypertensive drugs type were given to patients were ACEI 9 (14.8%) and CCB 6 (9.8%), as well as combinations ACEI and CCB 7 (11.5%). Most patients did not receive antiplatelet 43 (70.5%), whereas patients receiving antiplatelet drugs most was the kind of aspirin 17 (27.9%). From the above data it can be concluded that the use of antihypertensive drugs in stroke patients in the inpatient ward in PKU Muhamaddiyah Hospital Bantul quite frequently used, while the use of antiplatelet drugs in these cases rarely used.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 252-256
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Fire Detection in Still Image Using Color Model

10.11591/ijeecs.v3.i3.pp618-625
Hira Lal Gope , Machbah Uddin , Shohag Barman , Dilshad Islam , Mohammad Khairul Islam
Fire incidence is one of the major disasters of human society. This paper proposes a still image-based fire detection system. It has many advantages like lower cost, faster response, and large coverage. The existing methods are not able to detect fire region adequately. The proposed method overcome and addresses the issue. A binary contour image of flame that is capable of classifying fire or no fire in image for fire detection is proposed in this study. The color of fire area can range from red yellow to almost white. So, here it is challenges the detected area is actually fire or no fire. Our propose method consists of five parts. Firstly, the digital image is taken from dataset and the digital image is sampled and mapped as a grid of dots or picture elements. We convert image to separate RGB Color range Matrix. We define some rules to select yellow color range of the image later on converted the image to binary range. Finally, binary contour image of flame information that detect the fire. We have analyzed different types of fire images in different varieties and found accuracy 85-90%.
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Page: 618-625
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Surface Tracking on Polymeric Insulators Used in Electrical Transmission Lines

10.11591/ijeecs.v3.i3.pp639-645
Ali Madi , Yadong He , Lilong Jiang , Baorui Yan
Polymeric insulators need proper management and maintenance. Without proper management, the electric devices can be affected by factors such as leakages in the electricity system. In outdoor insulation, the environment subjects the material to a variety of stresses simultaneously that can lead to rapid degradation and loss of the insulation properties. Contamination of the surface of the insulating material, aging, electrical and mechanical stress are some of the forces that will result in the failure of the insulating material. To improve their reliability, research into the formulation of the material and the development of standards to eliminate creepage are being done. This work looks at the phenomenon of surface tracking. It investigates the actual process and looks at the possible types of surface tracking on polymeric insulators used under different environments. This also gives a short description of the emergence of polymeric insulators into the market.
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Page: 639-645
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Design and Implementation of Single Phase AC-DC Buck-Boost Converter for Power Factor Correction and Harmonic Elimination

10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i3.pp1004-1011
Damodaran Jayahar , R. Ranihemamalini , K. Rathnakannan
This paper discusses the Power Factor Correction (PFC) for single phase ACDC Buck-Boost Converter (BBC) operated in Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) using inductor average current mode control. The proposed control technique employs Proportional-Integral (PI) controller in the outer voltage loop and the Inductor Average Current Mode Control (IACMC) in the inner current loop for PFC BBC. The IACMC has advantages such as robustness when there are large variations in line voltage and output load. The PI controller is developed by using state space average model of BBC. The simulation of the proposed system with its control circuit is implemented in MatLab/Simulink. The simulation results show a nearly unity power factor can be attained and there is almost no change in power factor when the line frequency is at various ranges. Experimental results are provided to show its validity and feasibility. Keyword
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Page: 1004-1011
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Self-Tuning Fuzzy Based PI Controller for DFIM Powered by Two Matrix Converters

10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i3.pp665-676
Abdelhakim Alalei , Abdeldjebar Hazzab , Ali Nesba
This paper presents a study of the Doubly Fed Induction Machine (DFIM) powered by two matrix converters; one connected to the stator windings and the other connected to the rotor windings. First, the mathematical model of DFIM and those of the matrix converters are developed. Then, the vector control technique is applied to the DFIM. Fuzzy logic is used in order to automatically adjust the parameters of the PI controller. The performance of this structure under different operating conditions is studied. Particular interest is given to the robustness of the fuzzy logic based control. The operation of the DFIM under overload conditions is also examined.  Simulation results obtained in MATLAB/Simulink environment are presented and discussed.
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Page: 665-676
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Duty Cylcing Stratagems for Network Permanency in Wireless Sensor Network

10.11591/ijeecs.v3.i3.pp534-539
Muhammad Toufique , Hongbo Jiang , Alaa Rahhoom Hadi
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) having Sensor Nodes (SNs) deployed in the field, is penetrating in all fields of life. Commonly used and appreciated by the research community and general user especially. The energy delinquent in WSNs are the main barricades averting whole manipulation expertise. However, their energy embarrassed nature requires the use of energy effective stratagems to maximize network lifetime. Emerging such a Medium Access Control (MAC) code of behavior is burning topic zone in this field. For evade deteriorating imperfect power,   redeemable functions proposed in MAC code of behavior. Features are to save energy and thus extend the lifespan of the network. We exploit especially the duty cycle and present this as an energy minimizing tool in MAC protocols.
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Page: 534-539
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Real Time Implementation of Variable Step Size Based P&O MPPT for PV Systems Based on dSPACE

10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i3.pp915-925
K. Muthukumar , T.S. Anandhi
Nowadays Solar energy is an important energy source due to the energy crisis and environment pollution. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm improves the utilization efficiency of a photovoltaic systems. In this paper an improved P&O MPPT algorithm is developed and simulated using MATLAB / SIMULINK to control the DC/DC buck converter. The obtained simulink model is also verified using dspace tool. Both the simulated and experimental results are validated by also comparing them with conventional MPPT methods. The performance measures show the increase in the efficiency of PV system by the proposed model.
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Page: 915-925
Publish at: 2016-09-01

Design and Implementation of 8x8 Multiplier using 4-2 Compressor and 5-2 Compressor

10.11591/ijres.v5.i3.pp127-131
K. Hari Kishore , K. Akhil , G. Viswanath , N. Pavan Kumar
In this paper, a 8x8 multiplier is realized by using 4-2 and 5-2 compressors. Low-power high speed 4-2 compressors and 5-2 compressors are extensively utilized for numerical realizations. Both the compressors circuits that is the 4-2 compressor circuit and 5-2 compressor circuit internally consist of the logic gates i.e. the XOR and XNOR gates.  4-2 compressor circuit has been designed uses a brand new partial-product reduction format that consecutively reduces the utmost output new style of number needs less variety of MOSFET’s compared to Wallace Tree Multipliers. The 4-2 compressor used is created from high-speed and consists of logic gates XOR and XNOR gates and transmission gate primarily based electronic device. The regular delay and switching energy also called as power-delay product (PDP) is differentiated with the 5-2 compressor enforced with 4-2 Compressors and while not compressors, and is evidenced to own minimum delay and PDP. Simulations are performed by mistreatment Xilinx ten.1 ISE.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 127-131
Publish at: 2016-08-21

FPGA Implementation of Automatic Irrigation and Pesticide Control System

10.11591/ijres.v5.i3.pp132-136
D. Hanitha , B. Anusha , M. Durga Prakash
In many parts of the world rainfalls are inadequate to meet agricultural needs of farmers. It thus becomes imperative to use an irrigation system that meets the moisture needs of plants in order to increase food crop production. The system described here monitors the moisture and pesticide control needs of crops. Irrigation control is monitored through suitable moisture sensors and automatically pumps water when the need arises through FPGA control logic thus requiring minimal human interventions. We can also use this system for liquid pesticide supply through the selection. Thus, we achieve the efficient supply of water and pesticide as needed by plants and conserve quantity, energy and time. In this paper, the proposed system is designed using Verilog and implemented on FPGA. The system operation is also explained in DSCH (Digital Schematic) software. The system is very simple to operate and ideally suits the irrigation and pesticide need for green houses as well as farms.
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page: 132-136
Publish at: 2016-08-21
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