Riris Andono Ahmad
Biographic Data
| ID | 4156558 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Riris Andono Ahmad |
| GIVEN NAMES | Riris Andono |
| FAMILY NAME | Ahmad |
| SIGNATURE | AHMAD R A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitas Gadjah Mada |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9340-3922 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Assessing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on uptake of HIV treatment in Bandung and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
COVID-19 pandemic known to affect health service deliveries including for HIV care support and treatment. In this retrospective study involving 2,780 people living with HIV (PLHIV), we evaluated impact of COVID-19 pandemic by comparing the proportion of PLHIV linked to care, started antiretroviral therapy (ART), retained in care (within the first 3 months of treatment), and adhered to ART (within the first 3 months of treatment) between the pre-p…
Understanding the financial hardships faced by TB and HIV patients during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had significant widespread financial impacts, resulting in decreased household income, increased unemployment, and disrupted health services. Despite the higher prevalence of infections of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in poorer populations, research on the financial challenges faced by these populations during the pandemic is still limited. Indonesia recorded the highest COVID-19 cases in Southeas…
Income and employment
The transmigration program, first implemented during the colonial era, became one of the biggest international population transfers in history. It aimed to mitigate Java’s population burden and promote regional economic expansion away from the island. Although prior literature has often judged the program as ineffective, these findings remain unclear due to their heavy reliance on qualitative assessments and field observations. Additionally, some…
Freedom from infection
Assessing elimination of malaria locally requires a surveillance system with high sensitivity and specificity to detect its presence without ambiguity. Currently, the WHO standard criteria of observing the absence of locally acquired cases for 3 consecutive years, combined with a health systems assessment, are used to justify claims of malaria elimination. However, relying on a qualitative framework to support the application of this guideline ca…
“I pity the TB patient”
INTRODUCTION: In Indonesia, a country with around 280 million people and the second-highest tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate in the world, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB care needs careful assessment so that future response strategies can be strengthened. We conducted a study comparing TB testing and treatment rates before and during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, and the reasons for any disruptions to care. M…
Utility of surveillance data for planning for dengue elimination in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
INTRODUCTION: Mel strain), in conjunction with routine dengue control activities. This study aimed to develop a modelling framework to guide planning for the potential elimination of locally acquired dengue in Yogyakarta, a city of almost 400 000 people in Java, Indonesia. METHODS: A scenario-tree modelling approach was used to estimate the sensitivity of the dengue surveillance system (including routine hospital-based reporting and primary-care-…
Seroprevalence of Sars-CoV-2 and risk factors in Bantul Regency in March-April 2021, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
COVID-19 case counts in Indonesia inevitably underestimate the true cumulative incidence of infection due to limited diagnostic test availability, barriers to testing accessibility and asymptomatic infections. Therefore, community-based serological data is essential for understanding the true prevalence of infections. This study aims to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and factors related to the seropositivity in Bantul Regency…
Impact of randomised w mel Wolbachia deployments on notified dengue cases and insecticide fogging for dengue control in Yogyakarta City
Background Releases of Wolbachia (wMel)-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes significantly reduced the incidence of virologically confirmed dengue in a previous cluster randomised trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. Following the trial, wMel releases were extended to the untreated control areas, to achieve city-wide coverage of Wolbachia.Objective In this predefined analysis, we evaluated the impact of the wMel deployments in Yogyakarta on dengue h…
Adverse events following immunization of Covid-19 vaccine among children aged 6–11 years
The prevalence of AEFI in the first and the second dose of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine was comparable to that reported in the clinical trial study and the communities. Risk communication should be provided to the child and their parents regarding the risk of mild AEFI of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children with a history of AEFI in childhood vaccination and who received other vaccines containing the same adjuvant with CoronaVac within …
Pandemic inequity in a megacity
INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, the 33 recognised megacities comprise approximately 7% of the global population, yet account for 20% COVID-19 deaths. The specific inequities and other factors within megacities that affect vulnerability to COVID-19 mortality remain poorly defined. We assessed individual, community-level and healthcare factors associated with COVID-19-related mortality in a megacity of Jakarta, Indonesia, during two epidemic waves spannin…
Community Mobility and Covid-19 Dynamics in Jakarta, Indonesia
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile-phone data on population movement became publicly available, including Google Community Mobility Reports (CMR). This study explored the utilization of mobility data to predict COVID-19 dynamics in Jakarta, Indonesia. We acquired aggregated and anonymized mobility data sets from 15 February to 31 December 2020. Three statistical models were explored: Poisson Regression Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Ne…
Scaling up public health interventions
Vertical scaling up of polio immunization program intervention was successful during the centralized era, with involvement of the president as a role model and the engine of multi sector actors. Posyandu (integrated health posts) played an important role, yet its revitalization after the reform-decentralization era has not been optimum
Ensuring sustainability of polio immunization in health system transition
Competing priority was the major factor affecting high polio immunization coverage during the decentralization transition. Strong advocacy is needed at every level, from district to national level, to keep polio immunization prioritized
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Utilizing Mobile Health Technology for TB in Indonesia
Tuberculosis (TB) infections remain a global health burden with a high incidence rate in South-East Asia, including Indonesia. TB control strategy is founded on early case detection and complete treatment to minimize transmission and prevent the emergence of drug resistance. However, many patients face challenges to comply with daily medication, causing many to adhere inconsistently or stop prematurely. Technological solutions could enhance adher…
Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships
The application of these methods can inform future evaluations of complex public health initiatives, resulting in better adoption of lessons learned, ultimately improving efficacy and efficiency, and resulting in significant health gains. Their use to administer the STRIPE lessons learned survey reflects experiences related to implementation challenges and strategies used to overcome barriers from actors across an extensive range of organizationa…
Prevalence and Distribution of Dengue Virus in Aedes aegypti in Yogyakarta City before Deployment of Wolbachia Infected Aedes aegypti
Indonesia is one of the countries where dengue infection is prevalent. In this study we measure the prevalence and distribution of dengue virus (DENV) DENV-infected Aedes aegypti in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, during the wet season when high dengue transmission period occurred, as baseline data before implementation of a Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti trial for dengue control. We applied One-Step Multiplex Real Time PCR (RT-PCR) for the type-sp…
Acceptability and feasibility of delegating HIV counseling and testing for TB patients to community health workers in the Philippines
Delegation of both HIV counseling and testing among TB patients to BHWs is feasible, but only delegation of HIV counseling is acceptable. Further studies are needed to guide revision of Philippine HCT policies to accommodate lay HIV counselors, and strengthen the mechanisms for delivering integrated TB and HIV services especially at the primary healthcare level
Promoting good health research practice in low- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines have been the source of improvement in the quality of clinical trials; however, there are limitations to the application of GCP in the conduct of health research beyond industry-sponsored clinical trials. The UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Disease is promoting good practice in all health research involving human through the Good Health Research P…
Diagnostic work-up and loss of tuberculosis suspects in Jogjakarta, Indonesia
The high rate of patients lost in health centres needs to be addressed through the implementation of TB suspect tracing and better programme supervision. The national TB algorithm needs to be revised and differentiated according to the level of care
Barriers for introducing HIV testing among tuberculosis patients in Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Introduction of HIV testing among TB patients in Indonesia should be accompanied by patient and provider education as well as providing conditions for effective communication
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Barriers for introducing HIV testing among tuberculosis patients in Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Introduction of HIV testing among TB patients in Indonesia should be accompanied by patient and provider education as well as providing conditions for effective communication
Diagnostic work-up and loss of tuberculosis suspects in Jogjakarta, Indonesia
The high rate of patients lost in health centres needs to be addressed through the implementation of TB suspect tracing and better programme supervision. The national TB algorithm needs to be revised and differentiated according to the level of care
Promoting good health research practice in low- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines have been the source of improvement in the quality of clinical trials; however, there are limitations to the application of GCP in the conduct of health research beyond industry-sponsored clinical trials. The UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Disease is promoting good practice in all health research involving human through the Good Health Research P…
Prevalence and Distribution of Dengue Virus in Aedes aegypti in Yogyakarta City before Deployment of Wolbachia Infected Aedes aegypti
Indonesia is one of the countries where dengue infection is prevalent. In this study we measure the prevalence and distribution of dengue virus (DENV) DENV-infected Aedes aegypti in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, during the wet season when high dengue transmission period occurred, as baseline data before implementation of a Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti trial for dengue control. We applied One-Step Multiplex Real Time PCR (RT-PCR) for the type-sp…
Acceptability and feasibility of delegating HIV counseling and testing for TB patients to community health workers in the Philippines
Delegation of both HIV counseling and testing among TB patients to BHWs is feasible, but only delegation of HIV counseling is acceptable. Further studies are needed to guide revision of Philippine HCT policies to accommodate lay HIV counselors, and strengthen the mechanisms for delivering integrated TB and HIV services especially at the primary healthcare level
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Utilizing Mobile Health Technology for TB in Indonesia
Tuberculosis (TB) infections remain a global health burden with a high incidence rate in South-East Asia, including Indonesia. TB control strategy is founded on early case detection and complete treatment to minimize transmission and prevent the emergence of drug resistance. However, many patients face challenges to comply with daily medication, causing many to adhere inconsistently or stop prematurely. Technological solutions could enhance adher…
Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships
The application of these methods can inform future evaluations of complex public health initiatives, resulting in better adoption of lessons learned, ultimately improving efficacy and efficiency, and resulting in significant health gains. Their use to administer the STRIPE lessons learned survey reflects experiences related to implementation challenges and strategies used to overcome barriers from actors across an extensive range of organizationa…
Scaling up public health interventions
Vertical scaling up of polio immunization program intervention was successful during the centralized era, with involvement of the president as a role model and the engine of multi sector actors. Posyandu (integrated health posts) played an important role, yet its revitalization after the reform-decentralization era has not been optimum
Ensuring sustainability of polio immunization in health system transition
Competing priority was the major factor affecting high polio immunization coverage during the decentralization transition. Strong advocacy is needed at every level, from district to national level, to keep polio immunization prioritized
Adverse events following immunization of Covid-19 vaccine among children aged 6–11 years
The prevalence of AEFI in the first and the second dose of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine was comparable to that reported in the clinical trial study and the communities. Risk communication should be provided to the child and their parents regarding the risk of mild AEFI of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children with a history of AEFI in childhood vaccination and who received other vaccines containing the same adjuvant with CoronaVac within …
Pandemic inequity in a megacity
INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, the 33 recognised megacities comprise approximately 7% of the global population, yet account for 20% COVID-19 deaths. The specific inequities and other factors within megacities that affect vulnerability to COVID-19 mortality remain poorly defined. We assessed individual, community-level and healthcare factors associated with COVID-19-related mortality in a megacity of Jakarta, Indonesia, during two epidemic waves spannin…
Community Mobility and Covid-19 Dynamics in Jakarta, Indonesia
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile-phone data on population movement became publicly available, including Google Community Mobility Reports (CMR). This study explored the utilization of mobility data to predict COVID-19 dynamics in Jakarta, Indonesia. We acquired aggregated and anonymized mobility data sets from 15 February to 31 December 2020. Three statistical models were explored: Poisson Regression Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Ne…
Utility of surveillance data for planning for dengue elimination in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
INTRODUCTION: Mel strain), in conjunction with routine dengue control activities. This study aimed to develop a modelling framework to guide planning for the potential elimination of locally acquired dengue in Yogyakarta, a city of almost 400 000 people in Java, Indonesia. METHODS: A scenario-tree modelling approach was used to estimate the sensitivity of the dengue surveillance system (including routine hospital-based reporting and primary-care-…
Seroprevalence of Sars-CoV-2 and risk factors in Bantul Regency in March-April 2021, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
COVID-19 case counts in Indonesia inevitably underestimate the true cumulative incidence of infection due to limited diagnostic test availability, barriers to testing accessibility and asymptomatic infections. Therefore, community-based serological data is essential for understanding the true prevalence of infections. This study aims to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and factors related to the seropositivity in Bantul Regency…
Impact of randomised w mel Wolbachia deployments on notified dengue cases and insecticide fogging for dengue control in Yogyakarta City
Background Releases of Wolbachia (wMel)-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes significantly reduced the incidence of virologically confirmed dengue in a previous cluster randomised trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. Following the trial, wMel releases were extended to the untreated control areas, to achieve city-wide coverage of Wolbachia.Objective In this predefined analysis, we evaluated the impact of the wMel deployments in Yogyakarta on dengue h…
Freedom from infection
Assessing elimination of malaria locally requires a surveillance system with high sensitivity and specificity to detect its presence without ambiguity. Currently, the WHO standard criteria of observing the absence of locally acquired cases for 3 consecutive years, combined with a health systems assessment, are used to justify claims of malaria elimination. However, relying on a qualitative framework to support the application of this guideline ca…
“I pity the TB patient”
INTRODUCTION: In Indonesia, a country with around 280 million people and the second-highest tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate in the world, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB care needs careful assessment so that future response strategies can be strengthened. We conducted a study comparing TB testing and treatment rates before and during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, and the reasons for any disruptions to care. M…
Assessing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on uptake of HIV treatment in Bandung and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
COVID-19 pandemic known to affect health service deliveries including for HIV care support and treatment. In this retrospective study involving 2,780 people living with HIV (PLHIV), we evaluated impact of COVID-19 pandemic by comparing the proportion of PLHIV linked to care, started antiretroviral therapy (ART), retained in care (within the first 3 months of treatment), and adhered to ART (within the first 3 months of treatment) between the pre-p…
Understanding the financial hardships faced by TB and HIV patients during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had significant widespread financial impacts, resulting in decreased household income, increased unemployment, and disrupted health services. Despite the higher prevalence of infections of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in poorer populations, research on the financial challenges faced by these populations during the pandemic is still limited. Indonesia recorded the highest COVID-19 cases in Southeas…
Income and employment
The transmigration program, first implemented during the colonial era, became one of the biggest international population transfers in history. It aimed to mitigate Java’s population burden and promote regional economic expansion away from the island. Although prior literature has often judged the program as ineffective, these findings remain unclear due to their heavy reliance on qualitative assessments and field observations. Additionally, some…
Medicine (17 works) · Environmental health (13 works) · Public health (9 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Population (7 works) · Virology (7 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Pandemic (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works)