Ari Probandari
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 2413158 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Ari Probandari |
| PRENOMES | Ari |
| SOBRENOME | Probandari |
| ASSINATURA | PROBANDARI A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Sebelas Maret University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3171-5271 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 46 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 34 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 12 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2008 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Discrimination in healthcare access among transgender women in Indonesia
Access to medical services is not equally experienced by all transgender individuals. Healthcare services for transgender people still require greater attention and inclusivity within society today. This study aims to examine self-reported experiences faced by transgender women from healthcare providers when accessing medical services and to identify the structural and interpersonal factors that contribute to inequitable healthcare delivery. We c…
Disease control and its correlates among hypertensive, diabetic, and asthmatic patients enrolled in secondary-level Integrated Chronic Care Clinics in Neno District, rural Malawi
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 74% of global deaths, with 86% of premature NCD mortality occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In Malawi, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and asthma contribute substantially to morbidity and mortality. Integrated service delivery models such as the Integrated Chronic Care Clinics (IC3) in Neno District aim to improve chronic disease management; however, evidence on disease control wit…
Local systems, local solutions
INTRODUCTION: Ensuring free access to essential medicines is a cornerstone of universal health coverage, yet many countries face persistent local disparities in medicine availability. This study investigates the factors driving variation in essential medicine availability in primary health facilities across Indonesia, focusing on the functionality of Local Pharmaceutical Systems (LOPHAS) and the influence of socioeconomic and geographical environ…
A digital self-screening and education model to strengthen HIV prevention among adolescents
Adolescents in Indonesia remain disproportionately affected by HIV but face barriers to youth-friendly services due to stigma and structural constraints. This study developed and assessed a digital HIV education and self-screening model (EKSTRIM) for adolescents in Yogyakarta using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. A survey of 400 adolescents recruited through cluster random sampling was followed by focus group discussions with 16 ad…
From health to Aids
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important indicator for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). However, data on HRQoL among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Indonesia remains limited. This study aimed to measure HRQoL among MSM individuals based on their status. This cross-sectional study involved 152 MSM participants. We measured HRQoL using the EQ-5D-5L instrument and compared utility scores among HIV-negative, HIV-positive, and AID…
Improving Ecotourism Inclusion for People with Disabilities
This study examines the effectiveness of a community-based intervention in enhancing public knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward ecotourism accessibility for people with disabilities in Ternate, Indonesia. Grounded in participatory intervention and behavioral change theories, this research addresses public awareness gaps through educational programs and informational materials, aiming to foster more inclusive tourism experiences. Using a qua…
Comparing apples with apples
This paper proposes a taxonomy for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and others engaged in front-line community health activities, encompassing formally-employed workers extending government primary health care (PHC) service delivery as well as a range of other actors with roles at the nexus of government PHC and communities. The taxonomy is grounded in current definitions from the World Health Organization and the International Labor Organization,…
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…
Organization of services for severe chronic Noncommunicable diseases at first-level hospitals in nine lower-income countries
Severe chronic noncommunicable diseases pose a significant health burden and challenges for health systems globally. This study aims to advance our understanding of the current organization of care for these conditions in low and lower-middle-income countries. The study was conducted as part of a baseline assessment of facilities prior to the initiation of the Package of Essential NCD Interventions -Plus (PEN-Plus) strategy, which is designed to …
Barriers and facilitators of primary care management of type II diabetes mellitus in the West African sub-region
The prevalence of diabetes is rising rapidly across West Africa, posing a significant public health challenge. Effective diabetes management through accessible and quality primary healthcare is crucial, yet multiple barriers persist. This review aimed to synthesise the available evidence on factors influencing access, utilisation, and quality of diabetes primary care in West Africa. Following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and PRISMA-ScR guideli…
Acceptability of fixed-dose combination treatments for hypertension in Kenya
Fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) – 2-3 anti-hypertensive medications in a single pill - have the potential to improve hypertension treatment and outcomes. Yet, they are not widely implemented. Factors undermining implementation remain unknown, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa, where hypertension is a major cause of disease burden and is poorly controlled. This study explored the acceptability of FDCs among patients, caregivers, and healthcare wor…
Ending malaria in Papua
Managing medicines in decentralization
In Indonesia, primary health centres (PHCs) are mandated to provide essential medicines to ensure equal access to medication for all Indonesians, as stated in the national medicine policy. However, limited information is available regarding the actual practices of health workers within the context of decentralized governance. This paper investigates the discrepancies between national policies and local practices in two Indonesian districts, shedd…
Exploring the Multilevel Determinants of Suboptimal Maternal and Child Continuum of Care in Indonesia
Targeted interventions to improve awareness and increase access that go beyond the individual factors should be developed. In addition to awareness campaigns, interventions aimed at reducing disparities across the different regions in Indonesia should be implemented to improve completeness of maternal CoC and vaccination
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…
Association between poverty, low educational level and smoking with adolescent’s working memory
Background Working memory is a crucial element of cognitive function. Previous cross-sectional studies have identified various determinants of working memory in children and adolescents. Nonetheless, no study has yet demonstrated the causal relationship of social determinants with working memory in adolescents. Objective This study explores the causal link between the level of education, smoking, and other factors with adolescent’s working memory…
“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…
Effectiveness of community-based diabetes and hypertension prevention and management programmes in Indonesia and Viet Nam
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have surpassed infectious diseases as the leading global cause of death, with the Southeast Asian region experiencing a significant rise in NCD prevalence over the past decades. Despite the escalating burden, screening for NCDs remains at very low levels, resulting in undetected cases, premature mortality and high public healthcare costs. We investigate whether community-based NCD prevention and manag…
The impact of a multi-faceted intervention on non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics by urban community pharmacies in Indonesia
Introduction Non-prescription antibiotic dispensing is prevalent among community pharmacies in several low- and middle-income countries. We evaluated the impact of a multi-faceted intervention to address this challenge in urban community pharmacies in Indonesia. Methods A pre-post quasi-experimental study was carried out in Semarang city from January to August 2022 to evaluate a 7-month long intervention comprising: (1) online educational session…
The Implementation of Comprehensive Health Education to Improve Household Contacts’ Participation in Early Detection of Tuberculosis
Lack of participation of household contacts is the main problem of early detection of tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia. A comprehensive health education (CHE) program has been developed to encourage the participation of household contacts. This study aimed to assess the implementation of the CHE to improve participation of household contacts in early detection of TB. This was a quasi-experimental study conducted between November 2018 and June 2019 …
Near-universal same-day linkage to ART care among newly diagnosed adults living with HIV
Malawi HIV treatment guidelines recommend same-day antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. Overall 97.9% of Malawians living with HIV (PLHIV) are on ART, same-day ART initiation prevalence and factors that facilitate it have not been fully described. We assessed same-day ART initiation and described individual, health system and health facility infrastructural factors at health facilities supported by expert clients (EC). ECs are lay PLHIV who s…
Patients’ access to and acceptance of community-based hepatitis C testing and treatment in Myanmar
Hepatitis C (HCV) infection elimination in low- and middle-income countries requires decentralised HCV services to increase testing and linkage to care. The CT2 Study investigated patients’ views of access to and acceptance of two community-based HCV care models in Myanmar using a mixed-methods approach. Point-of-care HCV testing and general practitioner-initiated HCV treatment were provided at two community clinics in Yangon, Myanmar–the Burnet …
Contextualizing and optimizing novel strategies to improve the latent TB continuum of care
Tuberculosis (TB) causes 1 in 3 deaths among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Diagnosing and treating latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is critical to reducing TB incidence and mortality. Blood-based screening tests (e.g., QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT+)) and shorter-course TB preventive therapy (TPT) regimens such as 3HP (3 months weekly isoniazid-rifapentine) hold significant promise to improve TB outcomes. We qualitatively explored barriers …
How conflicts of interest hinder effective regulation of healthcare
BACKGROUND: There has been insufficient attention to a fundamental force shaping healthcare policies-conflicts of interest (COI). We investigated COI, which results in the professional judgement of a policymaker or healthcare provider being compromised by a secondary interest, in relation to antimicrobial use, thereby illuminating challenges to the regulation of medicines use more broadly. Our objectives were to characterise connections between t…
Confirming—and testing—bonds of trust
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and national responses, trust (one’s belief that a system acts in one’s best interest) is important to consider. In community health systems, trust is embedded in relationships between clients, CHWs, and health system stakeholders. This mixed-methods study explores trust through the evolving COVID-19 crisis in Bangladesh, Haiti, and Kenya, where multi-country community health research was underway. We investigate the …
Achieving quality in the Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (Dots) strategy implementation process
BACKGROUND: The Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) expansion strategy through Public-Private Mix (PPM) is in progress at an international level as well as in Indonesia. The number of hospitals involved in PPM has been rapidly scaling up, requiring the assessment of quality of implementation. OBJECTIVE: The paper presents the assessment of quality in implementing DOTS strategy in hospitals in Indonesia and emphasises the challenge of …
The financial burden of HIV care, including antiretroviral therapy, on patients in three sites in Indonesia
This paper assesses the extent of the financial burden due to out-of-pocket payments for health care incurred by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and the effect of this burden on their financial capacity. Data were collected in a cross-sectional survey of 353 PLHIV from three cities in Indonesia (Jakarta, Jogjakarta and Merauke). Respondents in Jakarta were sampled from one hospital and one non-governmental organization working with PLHIV. In Jogja…
High caseload of childhood tuberculosis in hospitals on Java Island, Indonesia
In response to the high caseload and gross under-reporting of childhood TB cases, the National TB Program should give higher priority for childhood TB case management in designated DOTS hospitals. In addition, an international guidance on childhood TB recording and reporting and improved diagnostics and standardized classification is required
Life of a partnership
Embedding operational research into national disease control programme
There is growing recognition that operational research (OR) should be embedded into national disease control programmes. However, much of the current OR capacity building schemes are still predominantly driven by international agencies with limited integration into national disease control programmes. We demonstrated that it is possible to achieve a more sustainable capacity building effort across the country by establishing an OR group within th…
The path to impact of operational research on tuberculosis control policies and practices in Indonesia
BACKGROUND: Operational research is currently one of the pillars of the global strategy to control tuberculosis. Indonesia initiated capacity building for operational research on tuberculosis over the last decade. Although publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is an important indicator for measuring the success of this endeavor, the influence of operational research on policy and practices is considered even more important. Howeve…
Social multiplier effects
BACKGROUND: The Tuberculosis Operational Research Group (TORG) implemented a capacity-building model involving academics and practitioners (i.e. clinicians or program staff) in an operational research (OR) team in Indonesia. OBJECTIVE: This study explored academics' and practitioners' perspectives regarding the benefits of participating in a tuberculosis (TB) OR capacity-building program in Indonesia. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study inv…
Political Leadership in South Korea’s Developmental State
South Korea under President Park Chung Hee underwent rapid industrialization and experienced phenomenal economic growth making the country one of the Asian Tigers alongside Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. Had suffered by the long-standing Japanese colonialization, South Korea’s development strategies in its incipient economic venture, interestingly, postulate unforeseen similarities with those imposed by Japan primarily during the phenomenal in…
Diabetes is a gift from god’ a qualitative study coping with diabetes distress by Indonesian outpatients
Our study shows that for Indonesian T2DM-patients, spirituality and acceptance are the most common coping mechanisms for reducing DD. Furthermore, our study revealed an overall positive attitude towards dealing with T2DM as well as a need for more information about T2DM and potential coping strategies. Finally, an important finding of ours relates to differences in DD between males and females, potential DD associated with health services provisi…
Improving knowledge, acceptance, and utilization of female condoms among sex workers through a peer education
Female sex workers (FSW) are high-risk for HIV infection. The authors conducted a quasi-experimental study by providing peer education on 110 FSWs, and routine HIV education on 120 controls, in Surakarta Indonesia. An additional qualitative study was performed to explain the contextual factors contributing to the effectiveness of peer education. The difference in difference approach showed that peer education improved knowledge, acceptance, and u…
Reclaiming comprehensive public health
Over the past 6 months, we have witnessed diversity in the spread and severity of the COVID-19 and in the nature and timing of \nresponses to it in different countries and contexts. Acute emergencies often mobilise a short spurt of attention and resources. \nCOVID-19 is, however, a protracted pandemic that spreads through and exacerbates socioeconomic inequalities and stresses health and democratic systems in a way that calls or sustained respons…
Prevalence and determinants of inappropriate antibiotic dispensing at private drug retail outlets in urban and rural areas of Indonesia
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this mixed-method study was to determine the extent and determinants of inappropriate dispensing of antibiotics by licensed private drug retail outlets in Indonesia. METHODS: Standardised patients (SPs) made a total of 495 visits to 166 drug outlets (community pharmacies and drug stores) between July and August 2019. The SPs presented three clinical cases to drug outlet staff: parent of a child at home with diarrhoea; an …
Gender Differences in Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension among Adult Populations
Although hypertension is among the main public health concerns in Indonesia, due to the scarcity of data, few studies have investigated the factors associated with hypertension in men and women. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of and factors associated with hypertension among adult men and women in Indonesia. The 2018 Survey of the Sleman Health Demographic and Surveillance System was utilized, consisting of 4328 individuals aged 18+ y…
Barriers and strategies to successful tuberculosis treatment in a high-burden tuberculosis setting
The main treatment barriers can be considered to strengthen patient-centred care for TB patients in Indonesia. A multi-component approach including TB patients, healthcare providers, broad community and policy makers is required to improve TB treatment success
Community pharmacies, drug stores, and antibiotic dispensing in Indonesia
Inappropriate dispensing of antibiotics in community pharmacies and drug stores is the outcome of complex interactions between vendors and clients, shaped by wider and changing socio-economic processes. In Indonesia, as in many other LMICs with large and informal private sectors, concerted action should be taken to engage such providers in plans to reduce AMR. This would help avert unintended effects of market competition and adverse policy outco…
The costs of scaling up HIV and syphilis testing in low- and middle-income countries
Around two-thirds of all new HIV infections and 90% of syphilis cases occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Testing is a key strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and syphilis. Decision-makers in LMICs face considerable uncertainties about the costs of scaling up HIV and syphilis testing. This paper synthesizes economic evidence on the costs of scaling up HIV and syphilis testing interventions in LMICs and evidence on how …
How conflicts of interest hinder effective regulation of healthcare
BACKGROUND: There has been insufficient attention to a fundamental force shaping healthcare policies-conflicts of interest (COI). We investigated COI, which results in the professional judgement of a policymaker or healthcare provider being compromised by a secondary interest, in relation to antimicrobial use, thereby illuminating challenges to the regulation of medicines use more broadly. Our objectives were to characterise connections between t…
Confirming—and testing—bonds of trust
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and national responses, trust (one’s belief that a system acts in one’s best interest) is important to consider. In community health systems, trust is embedded in relationships between clients, CHWs, and health system stakeholders. This mixed-methods study explores trust through the evolving COVID-19 crisis in Bangladesh, Haiti, and Kenya, where multi-country community health research was underway. We investigate the …
Using a health belief model to assess Covid-19 vaccine intention and hesitancy in Jakarta, Indonesia
Since January 2021, Indonesia has administered a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination. This study examined vaccine intention and identified reasons for vaccine hesitancy in the capital city of Jakarta. This is a cross-sectional online survey using the Health Belief Model (HBM) to assess vaccine intent predictors and describe reasons for hesitancy among Jakarta residents. Among 11,611 respondents, 92.99% (10.797) would like to get vaccinated. This stud…
“We face the same risk as the other health workers”
In many countries, community pharmacies have played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE), disseminating information on disease prevention and management, and referring clients to health facilities. In recognition of this, there are increasing calls for an improved understanding of the challenges and experiences faced by these providers during the COVID-19 pandemic, w…
A qualitative investigation of facilitators and barriers to DREAMS uptake among adolescents with grandparent caregivers in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Adolescents with grandparent caregivers have experienced challenges including the death of one or both parents due to HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. They may be left out of existing HIV prevention interventions targeting parents and children. We investigated the facilitators and barriers to DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) programme uptake among adolescents with grandparent caregivers across different levels of …
Supply-side readiness to deliver HIV testing and treatment services in Indonesia
Introduction Despite national efforts to integrate Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV services into antenatal care in Indonesia, the rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV remains the highest in the world. A range of barriers to uptake and long-term engagement in care have been identified, but far less is known about health system preparedness to deliver PMTCT of HIV services. This study explored supply-side barriers t…
Assessing routine health information system performance during the tenth outbreak of Ebola virus disease (2018–2020) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has implemented reforms to its national routine health information system (RHIS) to improve timeliness, completeness, and use of quality data. However, outbreaks can undermine efforts to strengthen it. We assessed the functioning of the RHIS during the 2018–2020 outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to identify opportunities for future development. We conducted a qualitative study in North Kivu, from March to May …
The Implementation of Comprehensive Health Education to Improve Household Contacts’ Participation in Early Detection of Tuberculosis
Lack of participation of household contacts is the main problem of early detection of tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia. A comprehensive health education (CHE) program has been developed to encourage the participation of household contacts. This study aimed to assess the implementation of the CHE to improve participation of household contacts in early detection of TB. This was a quasi-experimental study conducted between November 2018 and June 2019 …
Near-universal same-day linkage to ART care among newly diagnosed adults living with HIV
Malawi HIV treatment guidelines recommend same-day antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation. Overall 97.9% of Malawians living with HIV (PLHIV) are on ART, same-day ART initiation prevalence and factors that facilitate it have not been fully described. We assessed same-day ART initiation and described individual, health system and health facility infrastructural factors at health facilities supported by expert clients (EC). ECs are lay PLHIV who s…
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