Self-medication Practices for COVID-19 Prevention: A Study among Medical Students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the interest in self-care strategies, including self-medication. Medical students, as future health practitioners, learn more about medications than other students. This study aimed to describe self-medication practices for preventing COVID-19 among medical students at Universitas Islam Indonesia. This observational study used a cross-sectional design and was undertaken in November- December 2020. The study sample included 336 undergraduate medical students determined using a consecutive sampling technique based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using an online questionnaire about self-medication practices in the preceding 3 months. Among a total of 336 students, 137 (41%) reported using self-medication intending to prevent COVID-19, and 126 (92%) of these 137 took preventive supplements, mainly vitamins C, D, and E, and omega-3. Seven students reported the use of zinc, mainly in combination with other vitamins. Students who practiced self-medication lived closer to people confirmed with COVID-19, washed their hands more often, and desinfected their belongings more frequently than their counterparts (p<0.05). The mean duration for consuming vitamins was 11-16 days. Forty students (29%) used herbal medicine to prevent COVID-19;ginger, turmeric, honey, black seed, cutcherry, and Curcuma were the most often consumed herbal remedies. Fourteen students (10%) reported taking over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms related to COVID-19, including antipyretic, analgesic, antiseptic, antihistamine, decongestant, antitussive, and expectorant medications. Most respondents (82%) purchased their medications at pharmacies, and 11 (9%) obtained them from online shops. These findings show the high rate of self-medication using vitamins and herbal remedies for COVID-19 prevention among university medical students. Further studies are needed to explore students' knowledge about the risks of self-medication including the use of herbal medicines.Copyright © 2022 Marmara University Press.

An Evaluation of Offsite Construction Recoveries after the Pandemic: The Case of the Southeast Asian Region

Offsite construction (OSC) in Southeast Asia is facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite its importance, there is scant research on this topic in the region. This study aims to review OSC and identify determinants of success and their correlation with success after the pandemic in the Southeast Asian region. This paper follows a sequential exploratory mixed methodology: (1) reviewing statistical data relevant to construction in four countries, (2) carrying out a configurative literature review and documentary research, (3) eliciting responses from in-depth interviews consisting of two phases, (4) collecting written consultancies, and (5) capturing experts' opinions in four countries through a questionnaire survey. The study uses three statistical techniques to determine the correlations between factors: ordinal logistic regression with factors input, a generalized linear model with ordinal logistic response and covariates, and Spearman's correlations. Based on 55 variables and 459 responses from 4 countries, the statistical calculations identify the 42 most significant pairs of relationships between determinants and success, from which the follow-up priorities involve economic differentiation, productivity in the factory setting, reducing uncertainty over the program, and minimizing disturbances in the vicinity of the site under post-COVID-19 controls. This empirical research generates three outcomes: (1) filling the gap of OSC review in the region, (2) offering topical solutions for the construction industry after COVID-19, and (3) helping four countries derive economic benefits from OSC.

Acceptance of Covid 19 Vaccine in Terms of Perception and Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on various sectors. One of the efforts to prevent the spread of the virus on a large scale is the Covid-19 vaccine. This study aimed to investigate people's knowledge and perception of acceptance regarding Covid-19 vaccines. Quantitative data were collected using an online survey (n = 299) with accidental sampling. This survey was conducted from March-May 2021 and distributed through social media. Data were collected using questionnaires. The result shows that almost all respondents (93.3%) accept the Covid-19 vaccine with good knowledge (63.2%), sufficient knowledge (6.7%), and a lack of knowledge (13.4%). The OR value (3.78, p = 0.026) means people with good knowledge will receive three times more vaccines than people with less knowledge. Perception of knowledge about the Covid-19 vaccination program led to 13.7 times of acceptance Covid-19 vaccine compared to those who did not know this program (OR 13.7, p=0.01). Knowledge and perception about the Covid-19 vaccine will affect accepting the Covid-19 vaccine. This study recommended This study is expected to be a reference or literature review for determining government policies to implement the Covid-19 Vaccine program in the community. Copyright © 2022, Institute of Medico-legal Publication. All rights reserved.

The Development of E-Module in the making of LMS by using G-Suite to Improve Indonesian Language Media Literacy

Learning Indonesian during the current COVID-19 pandemic is required to organize the learning process and use and select appropriate learning media. Teachers make efforts to meet these demands by developing competitive and comparative e-modules. E-modules can make it easier for teachers to understand in the making LMS using G-Suite. The development of this pdf e-module can improve Indonesian language media literacy. The e-module was developed using the Research and Development method. Based on the questionnaire results, it is known that scores of 60, 63, and 65 were achieved by one person or 1% each.Furthermore, as many as 13 persons or 18% got a score of 68, 14 persons or 20% got a score of 70, 11 persons or 16% got a score of 73, 9 persons or 13% got a score of 75, 11 persons or 16% got a score of 78, 8 persons or 11% got a score of 80, and 2 persons or 3% earned a score of 83. This shows that the development of the e-module for making LMS using G-Suite to improve Indonesian language media literacy got a good response from the teacher. In terms of the application's usability based on the SUS test, 73 was obtained. Based on material validation, media validation, and usability testing, the e-module for making LMS using G-Suite is a good category for being used as one of the supporting media in the Indonesian language learning process. © 2021 IEEE.

Social determinants of health protocol adherence among adults during COVID-19 pandemic in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) must be controlled by involving all stakeholders, including the community. Community protocol compliance with COVID-19 health guidelines is essential. This study assessed the social determinants of health on community protocol compliance with COVID-19 health guidelines among adults in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was a mixed-method study of 461 adults from February through May 2021 in Yogyakarta Province. We collected data through an online survey, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews. Logistic regression was used to analyze the results. RESULTS: Most respondents (86%) always wore masks, followed social distancing (51.8%), and washed their hands regularly (99%). Subjects older than 45 years, women, and community leaders demonstrated greater compliance with COVID-19 health protocols compared to other people. On the other hand, the occupation has become a healthy lifestyle practice indicator. CONCLUSION: Gender, age, educational level, economics, and social status were determinants of health protocol adherence among adults in Yogyakarta. Therefore, health providers need to consider social determinants for health promotion approaches and COVID-19 prevention and control strategies.

What makes Gen Y and Z feel stressed, anxious and interested in doing social tourism when pandemic?

The pandemic leap continues and only makes things worse. Sharp criticism continues to pour in about what measures it can put in place to reduce the social crisis. Although some have accused the restrictions of being relaxed (lockdown), it does not improve human nature, which instinctively requires communication with partners, family, and co-workers. This study has a target to uncover the relationship between stress and anxiety on social tourism interest. We invited the 321 respondents to be surveyed online. The characteristics of the response involved cross-age, namely generations Y and Z (17 to 40 years) from 15 provinces in Indonesia. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) applied to the AMOS program to interpret the data. Statistical tests found that stress and anxiety levels had no significant effect on social tourism interest. Other results prove an important difference if altruistic value increases social tourism interest significantly. From empirical moderation, altruistic value actually plays a significant role in the relationship between stress and anxiety levels in social tourism interest. The respondents have emotional resilience in the face of COVID-19. Finally, the novelty, contribution, and implications of the research is comprehensively disclosed. A follow-up agenda could investigate these findings in order to improve upon the limitations of the study.

ETHICAL WORK CLIMATE in MOTIVATION and MORAL AWARENESS PERSPECTIVE: The DILEMMA by the COVID-19 CRISIS?*

Covid-19 is a shocking tragedy in the 21st century. The transmission of this scary virus drains workers of energy, such as stress, conflict, and other problems. This study analyzes several factors that influence moral awareness, including team play, corporate interests, personal morality, rules and procedures, friendship, and motivation. The interview data capacity applied to 205 informants, of which they were public employees at the Department of Public Works and Public Housing–East Kutai Regency. The MRA method calculates two effects (direct effect and indirect effect). Our findings confirm that team play, corporate interests, personal morality, rules and procedures, and friendship significantly affect moral awareness. They have shown motivation to significantly strengthen the influence of team play, corporate interests, personal morality, rules and procedures, and friendship on moral awareness. Study outcomes enrich the academic climate through the expansion of theoretical and practical contributions. © 2021 Mykolas Riomeris University. All rights reserved.

Marketing Strategy Model in Efforts to Maintain MSMEs during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) is the key to increasing growth, creating jobs, as a source of community income, meeting the needs of goods and services, increasing added value which ultimately affects economic growth. This study aims to explain how marketing strategies affect the performance of MSMEs so that they can survive the Covid-19 pandemic. The total sample that can be collected with a web-based design is 150 MSMEs from all over Indonesia. The analytical technique used is structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of the study prove that the marketing strategy has a significant effect on the business performance of MSMEs. However, this variable contributes a significant indirect influence with a level greater than the direct effect. © 2021. RIGEO. All Rights Reserved.

Factor analysis of ruangguru application use on high school students in Jember

The quality of education in Indonesia is oriented toward the education in Jakarta. PISA 2015 Results in Focus published in 2018 indicates that Indonesia occupies the 62nd place of 70 countries. On the other hand, COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact in education. All schools in the world are simultaneously doing online learning, which leads to a shift in interaction patterns in the world of education from face-to-face to technology-based learning. The aim of the research is to know the dominant factors in influencing high school students in Jember on the use of Ruangguru Online Tutoring application. The research used the quantitative method. The sampling technique in the research was the incidental sampling technique to 100 respondents. We have found the most dominant factor of some other influencing factors for Ruangguru users was the product, besides that there was a significant influence between product, price, location, promotion and service with purchasing decision. We recommend that the Ruangguru application is more innovative in technology-based education contents.