Tag archives for epidemiology

Tuberculosis – HIV Coinfection Profile in Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta Year 2010-2011

Surjanto E, Sutanto YS, Reviono, Harsini, Marsabessy QL. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(2):85-8. Abstract Introduction: Tuberculosis is the commonest opportunistic infection in human immunodefisiency virus (HIV) patients. Aim this study was to describe TB-HIV coinfection patients among TB patients according to clinical symptoms, acid fast bacili, chest radiography. Methods: Descriptive study from medical record of 37 […]

Prevalence of Asthma in a Group of 13 – 14 Years Old Students Using the ISAAC Written Questionnaire and Bronchial Provocation Test in Central Jakarta

Mustafa J, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(1):8-16. Abstract Introduction: Prevalence of asthma in children in Indonesia varies from 2.1% to 32.2% depends on location of the study, and method of study. However, the prevalence of asthma in children in central of Jakarta – polluted area were unknown. Methods: This study using the […]

Editorial : Epidemiology of Asthma

Ratnawati. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):172-5. Asma merupakan penyakit kronik yang banyak diderita oleh anak dan dewasa baik di negara maju maupun di negara berkembang. Sekitar 300 juta manusia di dunia menderita asma dan diperkirakan akan terus meningkat hingga mencapai 400 juta pada tahun 2025. Meskipun dengan pengobatan efektif, angka morbiditas dan mortalitas asma masih tetap […]

Prevalence of Asthma Based on ISAAC Questionnaire and Relationship with The Factors that Affect Asthma Among Junior High School in Intensive Regional Population at West Jakarta 2008

Zulfikar T, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):181-92. Abstract Introduction: Asthma prevalence is increasing in all part of the world including Indonesia. This research to know asthma prevalence of 13–14 years old children in West Jakarta in 2008. To know relationship between asthma prevalence and wheeze, night cough, asthma in the last 12 […]

The Effect of Educational Background, Stress, Parents, Friends and Advertising on Smoking Behaviour Among Students at Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta

Musdalifah, Setijadi AR. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):203-9. Abstract Introduction: Smoking is a global health problem and Indonesia has the 3rd largest number of smoker in Asia. Smoking behaviour in college students is more often found. Medical college students should avoid smoking behaviour and support anti smoking campaign. Objective of this were determine the infuence of […]