All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 4th International Seminar and Workshop on Public Health Action (ISWOPHA) 2023 during 25-26 September in Semarang City. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee] and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

The successful integration of digital technology in the healthcare sector frequently encounters obstacles due to various factors, mainly when patients are involved, and the other is the competency of health workers. The previous research developed a questionnaire to measure public health informatics...

Background: According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2019, the number of people with hypertension in the world continues to increase every year. The number of people with hypertension in the world continues to grow every year and it is predicted that by 2025 there will be 1.5 billion people...

This study aims to visualize communicable disease data analysis so that it provides benefits in policy making. In research applying Business Intelligence (BI) using the Tableau data analysis tool to develop a Health Area Vulnerability System based on communicable disease data in the City of Semarang....

Health cadres are an extension of health workers to participate in handling stunting in the community. However, not all cadres are supportive of the stunting management program. This condition will affect the stunting program in areas with a high prevalence, such as the Semowo Health Center. Several...

In the era of Industry 4.0, data has become a valuable commodity. The continuous growth of data has the potential to be burdensome or rendered useless if not managed effectively. Various sectors of human activity have now become substantial data sources, often called Big Data. Open Science principles,...

Pornography is one of the most severe threats to today’s young generation. Besides being able to damage the brain of the perpetrator, pornography can also be a cause of sexual crimes. Today, millions of pornographic content are spread on the internet, and anyone can access them easily and quickly. This...

Central Java was of the ten provinces with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, with 613,744 people infected by COVID-19 at the end of 2021. This study observed the COVID-19 distribution area in Central Java. The color was determined by the K-means cluster to see group categories and shows...

Nosocomial infections are common complications in hospitals and health services, affecting 5–10% of hospital admissions in developed and developing countries, particularly in low-income countries. The effects of these infections vary, and the risk extends to patients, health workers, and visitor families....

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can attack various organs, especially the lungs. Indonesia is ranked second highest in the world, so efforts are needed to identify the causes of the high TB cases in Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the level of...

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an endemic disease in Semarang city that reported cases of DBD every year in Mijen District. This study aims to analyze the relationship of container characteristics and behavior of eradicating mosquito nests janitors to the density of larvae of Aedes spp In Public Places...

The purpose of this study to examine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and access to HIV/AIDS information with Female Sex Worker (FSW) health literacy in the coastal area of the Puger Region. This research used cross sectional design. Sampling technique used Quota Sampling method....

In patient services with health insurance such as BPJS (Social Security Services Agency), the length of time a patient is treated greatly influences the costs obtained by the hospital, because the funding will be paid by BPJS after the patient has finished being hospitalized. This research aims to look...

Maternal complications can lead to serious effects to mothers and newborns. This study aims to evaluate the current prevalence of self-reported maternal complications in Indonesia and its regional differences as a basis for targeted strategy for improving maternal health. This study analyzes the latest...

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novelty of the virus, the related social restrictions, and the surge of information often caused misperception amongst communities, including on stigma. This study assessed the stigma and discriminatory behaviours against anyone perceived to have been in...

Aim This study aimed to analyze the association between secondhand smoke exposure (ShSE) and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Methods A case-control study was conducted in June 2021 at Suranenggala Community Health Center, Cirebon,...

Adolescents are vulnerable to reproductive health problems. Teachers are one of the most trusted sources of information for adolescents, but few teachers communicate reproductive health to students. This study aims to analyze the factors that most influence the teacher's behavior in providing reproductive...

Stress can generally occur at all ages, including final-year students. Stress that is not immediately resolved can cause other health problems, one of which is the incidence of insomnia. This study aimed to determine the correlation between stress levels and the incidence of insomnia among final-year...

To improve the healthcare services quality, the hospital has developed an outpatient registration system. The hospital always develops an outpatient registration system, so it is necessary to analyze the implementation of an outpatient registration system. This study analyzes the outpatient registration...

The proportion of households in Indonesia Practicing Healthy Living and Cleanliness Behavior (PHLCB) is still very low. Low PHLCB practices can lead to deaths caused by acute respiratory infections such as pneumonia. This study aimed to determine the effect of health education on knowledge and attitudes...

Muscle pain complaints can be defined as symptoms in the body that are often suffered by humans characterized by the appearance of pain or severe pain and stiffness in the muscles. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between individual characteristics and work factors with subjetive...

Background Well-timed information and guidance are pivotal to successful management during health emergencies. Right information at the right time is essential to deal with such crises. In an epidemic, dealing with misinformation is as important as dealing with the pandemic itself. ...

Data from 2022 from the Central Bureau of Statistics Semarang City, as many as 15.38% of the population of Semarang City are teenagers in the age category of 10–19 years. According to Legal Resources Center-Gender Justice and Human Rights, in 2023, most violence cases were dating violence, with 18 cases...

Health literacy among aging people is a critical factor in managing dementia and cognitive decline. It is associated with better health outcomes, lower healthcare utilization, and higher compliance with preventive services. Bibliometrix package under R environment was employed to analyze the database...

Decision-making in infectious disease control must be based on data and evidence-based approaches. The objective of this study is to depict the regional-based vulnerability of infectious diseases in Semarang City. Using data from routine services provided by 37 health centers (Puskesmas) from 2020 to...

The prevalence of child smokers (10–18 years) increased by 26% from 7.2% (2013) to 9.1% (2018). The GYTS 2019 reported that 39.6% of students aged 13–15 years had smoked (boys 67.7% and girls 12.8%). The school-based health survey in 2015 found that male students started smoking for the first time before...