Background:Schistosomiasis is still a health problem in Central Sulawesi. Snail Oncomelania hupensis lindoensis, the intermediary for schistosomiasis is widespread in this region. Eradication has been done by spraying chemical molluscicides. This study aimed to identify the class of chemical compounds in the methanol extract of red castor seed. Methods: The study was conducted in May 2009. R…
Background: A mother’s postpartum depression may have long-term impacts on a child’s growth and development. This analysis aimed to identify several risk factors related to postpartum depression. Methods:The data analyzed originated from a cross-sectional Basic Health Survey (Riskesdas) 2010 of Indonesia which provided specific information on the health Millennium Development Goals (MDG)…
Over the last decade, lndonesia became one of the fastest growing injecting drug user (IDU) driven Human Immune Defeciency Virus (HIV) epidemics in Asia. Among strategies to prevent and control the HIV epidemic in lndonesia, methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) has been established and could become an entry point for HIV testing and treatment in IDUs. This study explored MMT and HIV treatment …