Promoting global civil society as a strategy to manage the public health threat of COVID-19: a policy review. Ayuningtyas et al, Global civil society initiation as a strategy to manage the public health threat of COVID-19.
Hygiene and Sanitation Challenge for COVID-19 Prevention in Indonesia
Low personal hygiene and poor sanitation indicators in Indonesia are a challenge in managing COVID-19 in Indonesia. This handwashing device is useful in supporting efforts to prevent community transmission of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate and Detection Ability in Indonesia
Another concern is the attempt to model the COVID-19 incident, which has been confusing to the public. Predictive mathematical models of the COVID-19 pandemic: underlying principles and value of projections.
Innovative Work Shift for Health Workers in the Health Service Providers in Handling COVID-19 Cases
Innovative work shift for health workers in the health service providers in dealing with COVID-19 cases. Iswanto, innovative work shift for health workers in the health service providers in dealing with COVID-19 case.
Challenges for Indonesia Zero Hunger Agenda in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic
We need to reexamine the Indonesian government's responses to restrict transnational and national movements to combat the growing transmission of COVID-19. COVID-19 prevention measures have hindered access to routine medical care, especially for many patients with chronic neurological conditions.
Acceleration of Telemedicine Use for Chronic Neurological Disease Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic in Yogyakarta,
As a response to the COVID-19 crisis in Indonesia, the Indonesian government has launched the Ministry of Health Regulation on the use of telemedicine (Table 1). Indonesian Medical Council Regulation, 74/2020, The Use of Telemedicine and clinical appointment in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Use of Cloth Face Mask during the Pandemic Period in Indonesian People
This study aimed to describe the use of face mask as an alternative personal protection during the pandemic. The authors also use prior knowledge and experience, particularly regarding information on the use of fabric face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), there have been struggles related to the use of face masks in society.
While to control the source of COVID-19 and protect yourself, the use of a face mask (non-medical) is sufficient for protection, especially if everyone uses it. Fabric Yudhastuti, The use of fabric face mask during the pandemic in Indonesian people.
A Holistic-Comprehensive Approach: Best Practices to Improve Health Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic
Therefore, the purpose of this article was to review several best practice studies that reflect holistic and comprehensive approaches to COVID-19. Setyawan et al, A Holistic Comprehensive Approach: Best Practices to Improve Health Policy for the COVID-19 Pandemic. This study offered a relevant topic regarding a comprehensive approach in dealing with COVID-19.
Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on career development: Insights from cultural psychology. Linking public health interventions to the epidemiology of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Efficacy of Cloth Face Mask in Reducing COVID-19 Trans- mis s ion: A Literature Review
The filtration efficiency of cloth face masks differs from each other due to the different material materials used. Bae, et al.,9 4 COVID-19 positive patients were asked to cough in Intervention: cloth face Both masks were ineffective. Shakya, et al.,7 3 cloth face masks, polystyrene latex (PSL) were used Intervention: cloth face Against particles 30-100 nm, Low risk of bias (2017) 1 surgical mask, and to generate aerosols with a flow masks, surgical masks 8 liters per minute (LPM).
A cloth face mask may be inferior to a surgical mask due to its average pore size. More studies on the efficacy of the cloth face mask and the filtration efficiency of each cloth should be done soon.
The Impact of Large-scale Social Restrictions on the Incidence of COVID-19 : A Case Study of Four Provinces in Indonesia
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of extensive social containment measures on the incidence of COVID-19 cases in four provinces of Indonesia. The trend of COVID-19 cases in the provinces of West Java, East Java, Banten and Jakarta continued to fluctuate. The impact of extensive social restrictions on the incidence of COVID-19: a case study of four provinces in Indonesia.
Suraya et al., The impact of large-scale social restrictions on the incidence of COVID-19. The study shows that PSBB policies have failed to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 in Indonesia.
Analysis of Government Budgeting for Health: Case Study of COVID-19 in East Java Province, Indonesia
The study aimed to describe the amount of COVID-19 and the use of funds for COVID-19 in East Java Province. Analysis of government budgeting for health: Case study of COVID-19 in East Java Province, Indonesia. Rokhmah et al, Analysis of government budgeting for health: Case study of COVID-19 in East Java Province, Indonesia.
Per capita distribution of use of COVID-19 mitigation resources in East Java Province, Indonesia. Make a referral for COVID-19 to other hospitals (referral hospitals and other hospitals providing services for COVID-19).
From Social Distancing to Physical Distancing: A Challenge for Evaluating Public Health Intervention against COVID-19
In a Pratomo, From Social Distance to Physical Distance: A Challenge for Public Health Intervention Evaluation against COVID-19. Quantifying the impact of physical distancing measures on the transmission of Covid-19 in the UK. Universal face mask use for success against COVID-19: evidence and implications for prevention policies.
The impact of physical distancing measures against Covid-19 transmission on contacts and mixing patterns in the Netherlands: repeated cross-sectional studies. Pratomo, from social distancing to physical distancing: a challenge for evaluating public health interventions against COVID-19.
Traveler’s Infections: Understanding SARS-CoV-2 as a Potential Agent
The virus can be identified through various laboratory methods, including rapid testing of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels, electron microscopy, cell culture and nucleic acid detection, reverse transcriptase chain reaction- polymerase. RT-PCR), which is currently the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 testing and is performed on a nasopharyngeal sample. On December 31, 2019, the outbreak of novel SARS-CoV-2 was first reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China,31 as an outbreak of pneumonia without a known causative agent. Models of the human ACE2 protein in transgenic mice and rhesus monkeys are well established for vaccine development, and several SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates are already entering the clinical trial phase.53 In Seattle, USA, the first human trials for a vaccine candidate began on March 16, 2020, with just four volunteers.54 The vaccine candidate contains a harmless genetic code copied from the disease-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Functional assessment of cell entry and receptor usage for SARS-CoV-2 and other B-lineage betacoronaviruses. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as a SARS-CoV-2 receptor: molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutic target.
Handling of Public Stigma on COVID-19 in Indonesian Society
However, COVID-19 cases continue to spread, indicating that society has not complied with the authorities' rules. A positive attitude was identified in Banyumas and the regent attended the burial of the body of a COVID-19 patient due to the previous rejection by the local community. Understandably, confusion, anxiety and Sulistiadi et al, Coping with public stigma about COVID-19 in Indonesian society.
During the outbreak of COVID-19, stigma was also directed at people who have traveled from areas affected by the pandemic. Similarly, celebrities and famous individuals suffering from COVID-19 should also educate the public through social media.
Analysis of Epidemiological Surveillance Activity of the COVID-19 at Surabaya Airport Indonesia on January 2020
Activities in the early warning and response system of COVID-19 are in accordance with the Preparedness Guidelines from the Indonesian Government. Data collection in the early detection and alert system of COVID-19 at Juanda International Airport involved 24 employees of Surabaya PHO Class I in the work area of the Airport. State entry activities include efforts to detect, prevent, and respond to COVID-19.
Based on the Indonesian Ministry of Health's COVID-19 Preparedness Guidelines (Revision-2), there are four terms used as operational definitions of cases of COVID-19 infection, namely person under surveillance (PIM), patient under surveillance (PUS) , probable cases and confirmed cases. Nastiti et al, Analysis of COVID-19 epidemiological surveillance activities at Surabaya Airport, Indonesia, January 2020.
Pre-testing of the WHO’s Educational Video: “How to Protect Yourself against COVID-19”
All participants, both rural and urban, stated that they believed in the content of the video. Attractiveness Opinions about animation Animation is good/attractive “The video has good animation.” (U1) in the video "Animation is attractive." (R2). Overall opinion of the video Overall the video is good/clear “The video provides good and informative information.
Both rural and urban participants generally showed a satisfactory level of understanding of the video content. Participants also felt that the content of the video did not conflict with their personal values and beliefs.
Impact of Lockdown in India: A Case Study Comparing Karnataka with an International Model
This study found that the implementation of social distancing and lockdown reduced the transmission of the coronavirus and the number of reported cases. We assumed that the cases reported during the first 14 days of the lockdown may have been received before the declaration of the lockdown, due to the incubation period of COVID-19. In this study, we assessed the impacts of the lockdown in four regions, including Karnataka, Punjab, Australia and the UK, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the COVID-19 outbreak.
However, due to closure, the increase in doubling rate was highest for Karnataka and lowest for UK. The role of temperature and humidity in modulating the doubling time of Covid19 cases.
Review of Trial Therapies and Treatment for COVID-19
Treatments for managing COVID-19 have not yet been confirmed as drugs for the serious illness that the disease can cause. This study aimed to review the previous research on the effectiveness of experimental therapy and treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. In accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria of this study, a total of 8 articles were selected.
The study found that several therapies are effective in controlling the severe disease and can be used as a treatment for COVID-19. Nevertheless, further research into effective therapies for COVID-19 should continue to find the best therapy and treatment.
Lessons for Indonesia
While the exclusion criteria for this study are articles on the treatment of community-based prevention of COVID-19. Progressive muscle relaxation is useful in reducing stress in patients with COVID-19, especially in hospitals. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of seven experimental therapies and treatments for COVID-19.
It is expected that medical personnel will implement the results of this study to COVID-19 patients in Indonesia. Nevertheless, research into the effective therapies for COVID-19 should continue to find the best therapy and treatment.
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