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  1. Fulltext Prevalence and Associated Factors of Children Tuberculosis in Southeast Asia Countries: A Systematic Review
    Faisal DR, Noveyani AE, Purwatiningsih Y, Lestyoningrum SD, Putro WG, Mikrajab MA, et al.
    Malays J Med Sci, 2024 Dec;31(6):112-125.
    PMID: 39830107 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2024.31.6.9
    Southeast Asia (SEA) countries are characterised by a high burden of tuberculosis (TB). This research seeks to compile evidence of the prevalence and risk factors associated with TB among children in SEA countries. The searching of articles was conducted for four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Web of Science) published between 2013 and 2023 in the English language. The quality of articles was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tool for Assessment of Risk Bias for Cross-Sectional studies. This research was reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guideline. Eight studies were included in the systematic review. The prevalence of paediatric TB in SEA countries varies between 1.50% and 38.10%. Risk factors associated with the occurrence of TB in children include the nutritional status, the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine status, close contact with TB patients, parental smoking behaviour, unhealthy living conditions, and socioeconomic determinants. The continued high prevalence of TB in several SEA countries, particularly among children, remains a significant public health concern. The various risk factors summarised can serve as a basis for implementing interventions aimed at reducing cases and preventing the transmission of TB among children.
  2. Fulltext National Health Insurance Role in Hospital Utilisation in Disadvantaged Areas: Evidence from Indonesia
    Wulandari RD, Latifah L, Laksono AD, Nugraheni WP, Suryati T, Rachmawati T, et al.
    Malays J Med Sci, 2024 Dec;31(6):205-216.
    PMID: 39830104 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2024.31.6.16
    BACKGROUND: The Indonesian government policy regarding obtaining universal coverage through National Health Insurance (NHI) is expected to increase public access to health service facilities, including in disadvantaged areas. This study analysed the role of NHI in hospital utilisation in underprivileged areas of Indonesia.

    METHODS: Data from the 2023 National Socioeconomic Survey were used in this cross-sectional study that included 130,331 participants. Hospital utilisation was the dependent variable and NHI membership was the independent variable. Residence, age, sex, marital status, education, occupation, and wealth status were control factors. A multinomial logistic regression was employed in the final stage for data evaluation.

    RESULTS: In 2023, the hospital utilisation rate in Indonesia's disadvantaged regions was 1.5% and the percentage of NHI members was 74.5%. People with an NHI membership were 3.01 times more likely to utilise the hospital than those without [95% confidence interval (CI) 2.58-3.50]. Seven control variables related to hospital utilisation were identified, namely, residence type, age, sex, marital status, education level, employment status, and wealth status.

    CONCLUSION: This study concluded that NHI membership influenced hospital utilisation in disadvantaged areas of Indonesia. Individuals with NHI membership were three times more likely to visit hospitals.

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