Journal of Community Health Provision

Qualitative Study: The Role of Traditional Bejah and Poultice Practices in Uterine Recovery in Postpartum Mothers

Ummy Yuniantini — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Background the postpartum period includes a critical transition period for mothers and babies physiologically, emotionally, and socially. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, maternal mortality rates are very high, every day around 810 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the use of bejah and poultice on the process of uterine involution in postpartum mothers in Pontianak. The research method used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological study design. This approach was chosen to explore in depth the experiences, perceptions, and meanings felt by postpartum mothers regarding the use of bejah and poultice. Research Results Bejah and poultice are common health treatments carried out by postpartum mothers among Malay people in Pontianak. Bejah is considered a traditional antibiotic to speed up the healing of birth canal wounds. Poultice is ash from burning wood or coconut mixed with tamarind and other spices. Poultice is applied on the stomach, under the octopus. Conclusion Overall, the practice of bejah and poultice in Pontianak can be seen as a traditional approach that has the potential to support the process of uterine involution psychologically and culturally.

The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Burnout in Police Officers

Salahuddin Liputo, Fendi Ntobuo, Alfiqh Rahman — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and burnout among police officers at the Gorontalo Regional Police. The research employed a quantitative approach using the Spearman Rank correlation method, involving 73 police officers selected through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using self-efficacy and burnout scales developed based on Bandura’s theoretical framework and Maslach’s burnout concept. The analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26 for Windows. The result showed a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and burnout in police officers (r = -0.830, p = 0.001), indicating that higher levels of self-efficacy are associated with lower levels of burnout, and vice versa. These findings suggest that self-efficacy plays an important role as a protective factor that helps police officers manage job stress, maintain emotional stability, and sustain motivation in demanding work environments. Strengthening self-efficacy may therefore contribute to reducing burnout levels and improving psychological well-being among police personnel.

Evaluation of the Implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (SMK3)

Fris Boy Totonafo Hulu, Asriwati, Nuraini — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a crucial aspect in ensuring worker safety and productivity, especially in the high-risk oil and gas industry. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) at the Fuel Terminal of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Gunungsitoli Nias, using the ISO 45001:2018 framework and Government Regulation No. 50 of 2012. This research applies a qualitatif design, integrating both qualitative. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with 7 key informants, including the terminal manager, supervisors, OHS implementation team, department heads, and field workers. Quantitative data were collected from 30 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The findings indicate that, in general, SMK3 has been implemented; however, several unsafe conditions and actions were still observed, such as non-compliance with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and limited supervision of safety procedures. Factors such as safety culture, employee participation, and managerial leadership were found to have a significant impact on the effectiveness of SMK3 implementation. The study concludes that although the Gunungsitoli Fuel Terminal shows commitment to SMK3 implementation, reinforcement of the evaluation system and follow-up actions is needed to achieve sustainable zero-accident outcomes.

The Relationship Between Workload and Job Stress in Emergency Room Nurses

Lenny Syamsuddin, Muhammad Mursyid, Muhammad Akram Payuyu — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the relationship between workload and job stress among emergency room nurses at Prof. Dr. H. Aloei Saboe Regional General Hospital, Gorontalo City. A quantitative correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach was employed. The total population of 33 emergency room nurses was included as research participants through total sampling. Data were collected using standardized Likert-scale questionnaires measuring workload and job stress, adapted respectively from Gawron in Grech et al. (2009) and Robbins and Judge referenced in Ramlah et al. (2021). The collected data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test with a significance level of α = 0.05, following preliminary descriptive and normality examinations. The findings indicate that 48.5% of nurses experienced workload in the moderate category, while 39.4% reported moderate job stress levels. The correlation test revealed a strong positive relationship between workload and job stress (r = 0.890, p < 0.05), demonstrating that increased workload is associated with higher stress among nurses. These results emphasize the importance of workload management and institutional support in reducing psychological strain and enhancing the well-being of emergency room nursing personnel.