Female genital cosmetic surgery in Indonesia: a qualitative analysis of medical advertising on Instagram
Cult Health Sex. 2024 Apr 22:1-14. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2024.2341843. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTResearch on female genital cosmetic surgery usually comes from Anglophone countries. We investigated female genital cosmetic surgery in the predominantly Muslim South-East Asian country of Indonesia, aiming to identify the procedures offered by medical clinics on Instagram, how they are justified, and what they claim to achieve; and to understand what this means for women and their bodies. The 184 eligible posts from 19 clinics between 1 January to 31 March 2021 offered vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, hymenoplasty, and other pro...
Source: Culture, Health and Sexuality - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Pramasari Edie Wijaya Jane Fisher Maggie Kirkman Source Type: research
Female genital cosmetic surgery in Indonesia: a qualitative analysis of medical advertising on Instagram
Cult Health Sex. 2024 Apr 22:1-14. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2024.2341843. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTResearch on female genital cosmetic surgery usually comes from Anglophone countries. We investigated female genital cosmetic surgery in the predominantly Muslim South-East Asian country of Indonesia, aiming to identify the procedures offered by medical clinics on Instagram, how they are justified, and what they claim to achieve; and to understand what this means for women and their bodies. The 184 eligible posts from 19 clinics between 1 January to 31 March 2021 offered vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, hymenoplasty, and other pro...
Source: Culture, Health and Sexuality - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Pramasari Edie Wijaya Jane Fisher Maggie Kirkman Source Type: research
Continuum of care in maternal and child health in Indonesia
CONCLUSION: Complete CoC with improved, affordable, and accessible MCH care services has the potential to accelerate the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 3 by reducing maternal and childhood mortality risks. Our findings show that in Indonesia, the CoC continuously declines as women proceed from ANC to other MCH services, with a sharp decline observed after four ANC visits. Our study has identified key socioeconomic characteristics of women and children that increase their probability of failing to access care.PMID:38639004 | DOI:10.1017/S1463423624000094 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Anu Rammohan Srinivas Goli Hoi Chu Source Type: research
South East Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS) II - a multi-country evaluation of nutrition and lifestyle indicators in children aged 12 years and below: Rationale and Design
CONCLUSIONS: The results will provide up-to-date insights into nutritional status and lifestyle behaviours of children in the four countries. Subsequently, these data will facilitate exploration of potential gaps in dietary intake among Southeast Asian children and enable local authorities to plan future nutrition and lifestyle intervention strategies.PMID:38639132 | DOI:10.1017/S1368980024000910 (Source: Public Health Nutrition)
Source: Public Health Nutrition - April 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Serene Yaling Tan Bee Koon Poh Rini Sekartini Nipa Rojroongwasinkul Thuy Nga Tran Jyh Eiin Wong Dian Novita Chandra Tippawan Pongcharoen Khanh Van Tran Lucas Actis-Goretta Marlotte M Vonk Swee Ai Ng Panam Parikh Ilse Khouw SEANUTS II Study Group Source Type: research
Online e-cigarette promotion in Indonesia
Conclusions
The tobacco industry has successfully taken advantage of the e-cigarette promotion regulatory void. The Indonesian government needs to ban the promotion of these products, including those on online platforms. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - April 19, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bigwanto, M., Ramadhan, F. A., Wijayanto, X. A. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
Influence of maternal and neonatal continuum of care on the risk of intergenerational cycle of stunting: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion
The continuum of maternal and neonatal healthcare visits could potentially break the intergenerational cycle of stunting, especially in populations where stunted mothers are prevalent. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kumala Putri, D. S., Sari, K., Utami, N. H., Djaiman, S. P. H. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Gene expression profiling of vitamin D metabolism enzymes in leukemia and lymphoma patients: molecular aspect interplay of VDR, CYP2R1, and CYP24A1
CONCLUSION: The study revealed a noteworthy difference in VDR protein levels between men and women. The highest mean CYP24A1 protein levels were observed in the age group > 60 years. This study found a significant, moderately positive correlation between VDR protein levels and CYP24A1 protein levels in the male and vitamin D sufficiency groups. In addition, a significant positive correlation was found between VDR mRNA levels and CYP2R1 mRNA levels, VDR mRNA levels and CYP2R1 mRNA levels, and CYP2R1 mRNA levels and CYP24A1 mRNA levels. However, the expression of these genes does not correlate with the protein levels of i...
Source: Molecular Biology Reports - April 17, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Anggraini Iriani Andhika Rachman Marsya Kaila Fatina Rizka Kurnia Gemilang Andi Trisnandi Media Fitri Isma Nugraha Source Type: research
Gene expression profiling of vitamin D metabolism enzymes in leukemia and lymphoma patients: molecular aspect interplay of VDR, CYP2R1, and CYP24A1
CONCLUSION: The study revealed a noteworthy difference in VDR protein levels between men and women. The highest mean CYP24A1 protein levels were observed in the age group > 60 years. This study found a significant, moderately positive correlation between VDR protein levels and CYP24A1 protein levels in the male and vitamin D sufficiency groups. In addition, a significant positive correlation was found between VDR mRNA levels and CYP2R1 mRNA levels, VDR mRNA levels and CYP2R1 mRNA levels, and CYP2R1 mRNA levels and CYP24A1 mRNA levels. However, the expression of these genes does not correlate with the protein levels of i...
Source: Molecular Biology Reports - April 17, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Anggraini Iriani Andhika Rachman Marsya Kaila Fatina Rizka Kurnia Gemilang Andi Trisnandi Media Fitri Isma Nugraha Source Type: research
Evaluating the Feasibility of a Guided Culturally Adapted Internet-Delivered Mindfulness Intervention for Indonesian University Students Experiencing Psychological Distress
ConclusionsThis study suggested that a counsellor-guided culturally adapted internet-based mindfulness intervention was feasible, acceptable, and associated with improvements in psychological distress, well-being, and mindfulness among university students in Indonesia. A randomized controlled trial with follow-up is needed to evaluate the intervention ’s effectiveness.PreregistrationThis trial was preregistered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN12620000135910). (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Role of Vitamin D Binding Protein and Vitamin D Level in Mortality of Sepsis Patients
CONCLUSIONS: Diminished levels of vitamin D binding protein and vitamin D contribute to an increased risk of mortality in septic patients.PMID:38618268 | PMC:PMC11015934 | DOI:10.61186/rbmb.12.3.366 (Source: Mol Biol Cell)
Source: Mol Biol Cell - April 15, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Liliriawati Ananta Kahar Yusrawati Yusrawati Jamsari Jamsari Tinni Maskoen Kornelis Aribowo Wiwi Monika Sari Source Type: research
Suicide Behavior Among Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Living with HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia
This study identified the risk of suicidality among PLWHs is high and routine suicide asses sment is prioritized. The findings are also useful for intervention design and the development of clinical practice guidelines to manage the well-being of PLWH such as using digital intervention to cope with hindrances. (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Existential Well-Being in Nature: A Cross-Cultural and Descriptive Phenomenological Approach
AbstractExploring the putative role of nature in human well-being has typically been operationalized and measured within a quantitative paradigm of research. However, such approaches are limited in the extent to which they can capture the full range of how natural experiences support well-being. The aim of the study was to explore personal experiences in nature and consider how they might be important to human health and well-being. Based on a descriptive phenomenological analysis of fifty descriptions of memorable moments in nature from England, Indonesia, and Norway, our findings illustrate a common structure presented u...
Source: Journal of Medical Humanities - April 13, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
New investigation of encoding secondary metabolites gene by genome mining of a marine bacterium, Pseudoalteromonas viridis BBR56
Pseudoalteromonas viridis strain BBR56 was isolated from seawater at Dutungan Island, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bacterial DNA was isolated using Promega Genomic DNA TM050. DNA purity and quantity were assessed u... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - April 13, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Desy Putri Handayani, Alim Isnansetyo and Indah Istiqomah Tags: Research Source Type: research
Inequalities in women ’s health insurance coverage before and after the implementation of universal health insurance in Indonesia
AbstractIndonesia implemented a National Social Security System (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional, JKN) in 2014. To examine the changes in the magnitude of socioeconomic inequity in women's health insurance coverage among those of reproductive age, we conducted a repeated cross-sectional study design using data from the Indonesia Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 2012 and 2017, before and after the implementation of JKN. Results showed that while the JKN program helped to increase health insurance coverage among Indonesian women of childbearing age, low education level and household wealth status were associated with a...
Source: Journal of Public Health Policy - April 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
