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Indonesia Faces Double Burden of Health Problems: A Study Reveals the Community's Experience with Preventive Health Care Programs

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Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is grappling with a growing number of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A recent research study conducted by Universitas Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, sheds light on the community's experience with the Posbindu (Integrated Health Post) program for NCD prevention, revealing the reasons behind patients' visits to these health facilities and the facilities available at these posts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Posbindu program is one of the Indonesian government's efforts to prevent and reduce the number of cardiovascular and other NCDs.
  • The study found that patients visited Posbindu PTM for various reasons, including personal experience, illness, and doctor's advice.
  • The facilities available at Posbindu PTM are primarily based on patient expectations, but a small number of facilities still do not meet patient expectations.
  • The study highlighted the importance of patient-centered care in preventive health care programs.
  • The Posbindu program has the potential to improve access to healthcare services, especially in rural areas.
  • The study suggests that healthcare providers in Indonesia need to prioritize patient-centered care and involve patients in the decision-making process.
  • The community's experience with the Posbindu program has implications for healthcare policy and practice in Indonesia.

Statistics:

  • The study involved 17 patients visiting Posbindu PTM in several villages across Aceh Besar Regency in Indonesia.
  • 2 participants visited Posbindu PTM because of personal experience, 9 participants visited Posbindu PTM because they experienced illness, and 2 participants visited Posbindu PTM because doctor's advice.
  • The study found that the facilities available at Posbindu PTM were primarily based on patient expectations, with a small number of facilities still not meeting patient expectations.

Sources:

  • "The Community Visit to the Community-Based Health Care Facility: A Phenomenology Study in Indonesia," JKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala), 2024,24(2) (JKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala) - http://www.jurnal.unsyiah.ac.id/JKS).
  • "Research from Universitas Syiah Kuala in the Area of Health and Medicine Published," Physician Business Week, November 4, 2025; p 5464.

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