Research
Current Research
Health Across the Life-Span: Early Childhood Health Inequalities and Chronic Disease in The Later Life
POSTED ON APRIL 5, 2017 BY ADMIN
Background: Chronic disease is a major public health problem in Indonesia. Today, the prevention program is emphasising on reducing life-style related risk factors, such as smoking behaviour, and unhealthy diet. While it is important to address the current behaviour, early childhood development may also similarly important as health in early life could greatly […] Read More » |
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Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality through an Innovative Health Program in Eastern Indonesia
POSTED ON MARCH 1, 2017 BY ADMIN
Maternal, neonatal and child mortality ratios in Eastern Indonesia are considerably higher than in other parts of the country. Geographic access barriers, inequitable distribution of health personnel, decentralization-related implementation gaps, vector-borne disease including malaria and basic resource limitations have been identified as factors contributing to preventable deaths. In a study conducted for UNICEF Indonesia, we documented […] Read More » |
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Violence Free School in Indonesia: Exploring the Current Evidence and The Related Policies
POSTED ON MARCH 1, 2017 BY ADMIN
Violence against children cuts across boundaries of geography, race, class, religion, and nature. It occurs in homes, schools, alternative care system, penal system, and in the streets. Indonesia is urged to formulate further strategy on reducing VaC in school setting. Prior to policy and program strengthening, a comprehensive understanding on what has been studied about […] Read More » |
Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies in Rembang: A Situation Analysis
POSTED ON MARCH 1, 2017 BY ADMIN
The research was conducted for Plan International Indonesia. It aims to explore the current situation of child marriage and teenage pregnancies in Rembang. Applying a multidisciplinary approach project – health, economy, and socio-cultural, in this project, we assess potential factors contributed to child marriage and teenage pregnancies in Rembang. Factors examined include access to reproductive health […] Read More »
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Past Research
Sexual Exploitation and Mental Health Status of Women Migrant Workers
POSTED ON MAY 15, 2016 BY ADMIN
Women migrant workers are vulnerable to be trapped in human trafficking for sexual exploitation purpose. These women may be exposed to various types of trauma among these women could affect their mental health. We explored gender based violence and the association between sexual trafficking and mental health problem among women who were victims of trafficking. The […] Read More »
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Caste and Gender related Health Inequalities in Sumba, Indonesia
POSTED ON MAY 15, 2016 BY ADMIN
A study was conducted to examine inequalities in hypertension and obesity between the Sumbanese low caste and the commoner. The Sumbanese low castes i.e. the slave caste and the commoner caste are among the most marginalized group in Indonesia. The caste norm dictates that people from these castes to be economically dependent to the local […] Read More » |
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Hypertension and Obesity in Eastern Indonesia
POSTED ON MAY 15, 2016 BY ADMIN
The research was conducted to describe the pattern of hypertension and obesity across ages in Eastern Indonesia. Study was conducted by analysing data of 2.820 men and 3,145 women aged 12 years or above, who participated in the 2012 Indonesia Family Survey (IFLS) – East. The prevalence of hypertension and obesity were calculated for three different […] Read More » |
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