Jurnal Kesehatan Cendikia Jenius

Tackling Obesity in Southeast Asia: A Narrative Review of Emerging Dietary, Digital, and Policy Interventions

2026-06-22T21:45:34+07:00

Obesity has become a growing public health challenge in Southeast Asia due to rapid urbanization, dietary transitions toward energy-dense foods, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. The rising prevalence of obesity across Southeast Asian countries has contributed to a greater burden of non-communicable diseases and substantial economic and social costs. This study aimed to synthesize and critically evaluate current evidence on emerging dietary, digital, behavioral, environmental, and policy interventions for obesity prevention and management in Southeast Asia, as well as to identify research gaps and implications for future public health practice and policy development. A narrative review approach was employed through a comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar, supplemented by reports from international health organizations. Eligible publications included peer-reviewed articles and official reports published between 2015 and 2025. Data were collected using keywords related to obesity, overweight, Southeast Asia, dietary interventions, and obesity management strategies, and were analyzed using a descriptive thematic approach. The findings indicate that digital health interventions, personalized nutrition, intermittent fasting, gut microbiome-based approaches, front-of-pack food labeling, food product reformulation, sugar-sweetened beverage taxation, and culturally tailored community-based programs show considerable potential in addressing obesity. The review further highlights that integrated behavioral, environmental, psychological, and policy interventions are more effective than single-component approaches. The conclusion is The findings indicate that combining individual, environmental, and policy-level approaches is more effective than single interventions in reducing obesity risk and improving health outcomes. Therefore, governments, healthcare providers, and communities should strengthen collaboration in implementing evidence-based obesity prevention programs, while future research should focus on evaluating the long-term effectiveness and scalability of these interventions in diverse Southeast Asian populations.

Effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage with Virgin Coconut Oil on Pressure Injury Risk

2026-06-22T22:08:50+07:00

Background: Stroke is a neurological condition that causes nerve paralysis. Patients with hemorrhagic stroke may require a surgical procedure in the form of a craniotomy, which results in limited mobility. This condition can lead to complications, one of which is skin breakdown that may develop into pressure injuries. One of the efforts to reduce the risk of pressure injuries is slow stroke back massage using virgin coconut oil . Objective: This study aimed to implement a slow stroke back massage intervention using virgin coconut oil to reduce the risk of pressure injuries in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Methods: This study employed a case study design involving a hemorrhagic stroke patient in the ICU of RSUD Aji Muhammad Parikesit Tenggarong. The nursing intervention in the form of slow stroke back massage using virgin coconut oil was administered twice daily for four days. Results: The results showed an improvement in the Braden Score from 8 (very high risk of pressure injury) to 12 (high risk of pressure injury). Conclusion: Slow stroke back massage using virgin coconut oil plays an effective supportive therapy role in reducing the risk of pressure injuries in patients undergoing prolonged bed rest

The Relationship Between Platelet Count and Albumin Levels with the Severity of DHF Patients

2026-06-23T07:44:55+07:00

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a major public health problem in Indonesia and is characterized by bleeding manifestations, thrombocytopenia, and decreased serum albumin levels. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between platelet count, albumin level, gender, and age category with the severity of DHF. An observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted using secondary data from 64 DHF patients at Anugerah Sehat Afiat Regional Hospital. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, Fisher’s Exact test, and Monte Carlo test with a 95% confidence level. The results showed significant associations between platelet count (p<0.001; r=-0.427) and serum albumin level (p<0.001; r=-0.625) with DHF severity. However, no significant association was found between platelet count and albumin level (p=0.101), nor between gender (p=0.788) and age category (p=0.768) with DHF severity. In conclusion, platelet count and serum albumin level were associated with DHF severity, whereas gender, age category, and the relationship between platelet count and albumin level were not. Future studies are recommended to include additional clinical and laboratory parameters to improve the accuracy of DHF severity prediction.