Marthoenis Marthoenis

• PhD
• Professor (Associate) at Syiah Kuala University

Background: It has been noted that females lag behind their male counterparts in scientific contributions in various aspects, such as research outputs, editorial positions, and grant achievement. However, the proportion and trend of female authors in mental health journals have not yet been studied. Objectives: We aimed to see the proportions and t...

Background The lack of accurate and affordable monitoring of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a common issue among patients with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to test a tablet- and smartphone-based point-of-care (TSB POC) device against a local laboratory-based measure of HbA1c for monitoring diabetes under real-world conditi...

The January 2025 Southern California wildfires, among the most severe in recent years, devastated over 40,000 acres, displacing thousands and causing extensive physical and emotional tolls. Beyond the evident physical and economic impacts, the mental health consequences demand urgent attention. This editorial highlights the psychological repercussi...

Background: Malignancy and inflammation are strongly connected. The inflammatory processes play a significant part in the development of lymphoma. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) can be used as potential biomarkers of inflammation in lymphoma. This study aimed to disco...

Background: Mental health literacy among lay community health workers (CHWs) is crucial to ensuring that mental health services are accessible to all. This research explores the mental health literacy of community health workers in Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 454 female community health workers from various vil...

Objectives Addressing the issue of mental health disorders in the community is a significant challenge for Indonesia’s healthcare professionals. This study aimed to explore the challenges that community health workers (CHWs) encounter while providing mental health services in the community. Methods Forty CHWs were selected to participate in the stu...

Mental health nurses and health cadres in Indonesia who provide care to persons with mental illness (PWMI) report encountering several challenges and obstacles to the delivery of quality care. At present, there is a paucity of research on this topic. The objective of this study was to examine the challenges encountered by mental health nurses and h...

Background: Currently, the use of gadgets has become an inseparable part of early childhood, the increase in the use of gadgets is not only associated with extraordinary benefits for its users, but also excessive use that has an impact on health. Purpose: To analyze the role of parents in supervising gadget playing activities and cognitive developm...

Background The actions of healthcare workers in treating and caring for people with mental illness are influenced by various factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess beliefs, knowledge, and perception of Indonesian Mental Healthcare Workers (MHWs) regarding mental illness. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 173...

Background The experiences and perceptions of Community Health Workers toward mental illness are vital for tailoring interventions, reducing stigma, improving access to services, and fostering community engagement in mental health initiatives. Aims This study investigates the experiences of community health worker and their perception of mental il...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 700,000 people take their own life every year globally. WHO also estimates that for every suicide, there are at least 10–20 acts of self-harm and about a hundred people have suicidal thoughts. Every suicide affects a large number of people in the victims immediate and extended circle of fa...

Background South‐East Asia is a densely populated region with a considerable, however, under‐prioritized mental health burden. Little is known about the mental health burden and services status in the prisons of the region. Objectives We aimed to investigate the individual country‐wise prison mental health status in South‐East Asian region. Metho...

Background Recent studies are coming out assessing the relationship between suicide rates and various ecological variables. However, information on the association between suicide rate and ecological variables in India has been limited. We aimed to measure the association of suicide rate with religion, literacy, gross domestic product, human develo...

Background: The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is a crucial factor influencing the prognosis of schizophrenia, affecting long-term outcomes and treatment efficacy. Despite its importance, there is a paucity of research on the determinants of DUP in Indonesian patients with schizophrenia, highlighting the need for a focused investigation with...

Background: Scoping reviews systematically map the breadth of evidence on a particular topic, providing a comprehensive overview of the available research. This paper aims to outline the key steps involved in conducting a scoping review and to provide practical guidance for public health and allied health students and researchers. Methods: Formulat...

Background: Subjective well-being is vital for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities to possess because it affects their future life development. Adolescents with physical disabilities are one of the groups considered to have low levels of Subjective Well Being. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 13...

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages globally. People often drink coffee for its caffeine content and its stimulating effects. However, excessive coffee consumption, like any other dietary or behavioral excess, can negatively affect physical and mental health. This study investigates the association between excessive coffee use and mental pr...

WHO states that hospitals that do not effectively implement an Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) tend to have higher rates of occupational accidents. A study conducted in several hospitals in Indonesia showed that hospitals without adequate implementation of SMK3 experienced an increase in occupational accidents by 50-60% com...

Background: This study aims to investigate the pattern of suicidal behaviours among the international tourists in Indonesia and Thailand by analysing the online contents of local newspapers. Methods: A content analysis of suicide news reports of the two countries was performed for the year 2019. Five newspapers of Indonesia and one English language...

Suicide has become a major public mental health issue in Indonesia. Despite a relatively lower rate, the number of suicides has increased from year to year. The estimated rate of suicide was 2.4 cases per 100,000 population. Nevertheless, the exact figure remains unknown. Several risk factors have been linked to the increased risk of suicide includ...

Introduction: The mother’s role is crucial in shaping a child’s behavior, providing guidance, understanding, reminders, and facilitation in maintaining oral hygiene. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the mother’s role in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh Materials & M...

Background: Nurses constitute a significant portion of the health care workforce, playing a crucial role in enhancing the quality of hospital services, particularly in the context of nursing documentation to ensure the precise recording of patient information in accordance with established standards. This study examines the factors associated with...

Introduction The prevalence of hyperuricemia is on the rise in specific populations, and there are difficulties in maintaining medication adherence. This study aims to investigate the factors linked to drug adherence in individuals with hyperuricemia. Methods This was a cross-sectional study, which was conducted in 2023 by recruiting respondents w...

Exploring the putative role of nature in human well-being has typically been operationalized and measured within a quantitative paradigm of research. However, such approaches are limited in the extent to which they can capture the full range of how natural experiences support well-being. The aim of the study was to explore personal experiences in n...

Low adherence to anti-hypertensive medication is observed among individuals in Aceh, the westernmost province of Indonesia. Since uncontrolled hypertension has the potential to develop into a life-threatening disease, exploring medication adherence among this specific population is essential. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate knowledge and ac...

OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of mental disorders continues to rise, increasing in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). This study investigated factors associated with psychological distress (PD) in the community. METHODOLOGY: The cross-sectional study with 220 samples was taken from the total adult population of a village in Banda Aceh by convenien...

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the level of Emotional Intelligence (EI) among adolescents and identify the correlation between emotional intelligence and game addiction among them. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 19 Junior High Schools in Aceh province. Three hundred eighty-two (382) participants engaged in online...

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the social support among psychiatric outpatients. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 psychiatric outpatients who visited a psychiatric hospital in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The inclusion criteria consist of a diagnosed schizophrenia by the psychiatrist, aged between 18 and 60 years...

OBJECTIVE: The study aims to determine the relationship between demographic factors and smoking behavior in rural residents on the outskirts of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. METHODOLOGY: This correlational research employed a cross-sectional design. The study population comprised people in one village on the outskirts of Banda Aceh City, totaling 1,108 pe...

OBJECTIVE: To assess the Internet gaming disorder in Aceh Besar, Indonesia. METHODOLOGY: The data collection involved gathering sociodemographic details and utilizing the 9-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale in a dichotomous choice format. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency distribution and percentage, were employed for data analysis. RESUL...

Buang air besar sembarangan (BABS) sebagai bentuk perilaku yang tidak sehat dan masih ditemukan pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Perilaku tersebut dapat menimbulkan efek tidak sehat bagi individu, keluarga maupun masyarakat sekitar. Hingga kini Perilaku Buang Air Besar Sembarangan sering ditemukan Kabupaten Aceh Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk men...

Background:Chronic kidney failure is a decrease in kidney function as indicated by a glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/minute per 1.73 m2, or there is kidney damage, or both occur within a period of 3 months. This disease has an economic burden due to the complex and expensive nature of kidney disease treatment and has provisions that are closely r...

ABSTRAK Permasalahan kejiwaan yang akhir-akhir ini mendapatkan perhatian yang cukup serius dari berbagai pihak di dunia yaitu depresi. Depresi merupakan suatu jenis masalah psikologis yang mempengaruhi emosi, pikiran, maupun perilaku seseorang secara negatif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat depresi pada mahasiswa...

Introduction: According to the Covid-19 distribution map, it is evident that in Indonesia, the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above who tested positive for Covid-19 was 11.7%. Among this group, 13.7% received treatment or were isolated, while 10.3% successfully recovered from the illness. Unfortunately, the mortality rate among the elderly p...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those with hemodialysis, frequently struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Psychotherapy has been known to treat psychological problems, but its effectiveness in managing CKD patients is still rarely scientifically proven. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of psy...

Background: The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) parameter has been widely used in estimating the severity of COVID-19. In contrast, investigating the role of the Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) in determining the COVID-19 severity is prospective. This study aimed to investigate the potential of PNI and SII parameters to distinguish the...

The Indian cinema industry greatly impacts the world, especially in South Asian nations, including Bangladesh and Indonesia. This study examines the quality of suicide reporting by media following non-native celebrity suicides in nations with a comparable culture. This study was conducted for one month immediately following the suicide of an Indian...

Background The emergence of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has affected nurses’ mental and psychological health. This study investigates the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among Indonesian mental health nurses and their perception of mental illness. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted shortly before the h...

Psychiatric nurses working in mental hospitals often experience poor performance due to various pressures from their work environment. However, exactly how they performed in the hospital has yet to be discovered. This study aims to determine the picture of the performance of Psychiatric nurses. The study was a study of 85 nurses. The study used the...

The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) to increase the application of essential birth practices to ultimately reduce perinatal and maternal deaths. We study the effects of the SCC on health workers safety culture, in the framework of a cluster-randomized controlled trial (16 treatment facilities/16 control...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the local perspectives, based on culture and beliefs about peer stigma, consequences and strategies to reduce mental health stigma among adolescents in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach This study included 30 participants, including students, teachers, health professionals and lecturers. Two sessions of...

Smoking in this school is something worth paying attention to, because some students are active smokers, are still dabbling and just joining their friends. Of the 205 students in Montasik High School, 80% of the students are active smokers. The purpose of this study Smoking Behavior of Students at SMA Negeri 1 Montasik Aceh Besar in 2022. This rese...

Background Cardio-metabolic diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, including in Indonesia, where diabetes is one of the most critical diseases for the health system to manage. Methods We describe the characteristics, levels of control, health behavior, and diabetes-related complications of diabetes patients in Aceh, Indonesia. We use basel...

Objectives: Estimation of rates of suicidal behaviors (ideation, plan, and attempt) would help to understand the burden and prioritize prevention strategies. However, no attempt to assess suicidal behavior among students was identified in South-East Asia (SEA). We aimed to assess the prevalence of suicidal behavior (ideation, plan, and attempt) am...

Cancer patients have special communication needs. Therapeutic communication can help patients, families, and care teams make decisions and improve patients’ well-being and quality of life. This study aimed to understand the therapeutic communication experience of nurses with patients undergoing chemotherapy. This study employed a descriptive phenom...

Kekerasan seksual terhadap anak akan berdampak terhadap perkembangan kesehatan mental anak dan kasusnya seperti fenomena gunung es. Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui hubungan faktor sosial ekonomi dengan kesehatan mental pada anak korban sexueal di Provinsi Aceh, metode penelitian observasional analitik desain cross sectional, populasi anak yang meng...

Indonesia has set strategies to overcome this pandemic problem, one of which is preventing the spread of COVID-19 which is very easily transmitted to individuals by vaccinations are carried out in every workplace, or government, one of which is hospitals and health centers in Aceh which are the referral places for patients treatment and vaccination...

Use of coercion on people with mental illness is a deeply embedded practice around the world. Not only does the practice raise human rights issues, it also leads to further mental, physical, and emotional harms. In Indonesia, 'pasung' is a common practice of physical restraint, which involves lay people using a variety of illegal methods to tie a p...

Patchouli oil is a type of essential oil that is very popular all over the world because it is rich in benefits and has high economic value as well. The quality of it must be maintained and strictly controlled to prevent counterfeiting. In this study, the patchouli oil sample used was Aceh patchouli oil of the Tapak Tuan variety, Indonesia. The pat...

BACKGROUND: Students in middle-income countries frequently experience stigma related to mental disorders (MDs). Those with MDs are stereotyped as incompetent, uncontrollable, uncooperative, and dangerous. Stereotypes are predominantly formed and disseminated due to culture and beliefs. Therefore, it is essential to investigate, comprehend, and appl...

Objective: Suicidal behavior among adolescents is a major public health problem that is understudied in South East Asian Muslim-majority countries. We aimed to investigate the rate and associated factors of suicidal behavior among adolescents in Bangladesh and Indonesia. Methods: The Global School-based Student Health Survey data of Bangladesh a...

Abstract Background Loneliness, or the perception of social disconnectedness, is a public health concern and is reported to be a frequent experience during adolescence (10–19 years). This study investigates the prevalence of loneliness and associated health-risk behaviors among Indonesian female adolescents. Methods This was a cross-sectional study...

Background In Indonesia, physically restraining a person with a mental disorder is a common practice. It is considered a practical solution and is accepted as part of the treatment. Objective This study aims to explore the family experience caring for relatives with mental disorders under physical restraint, locally called pasung. Methods Qualita...

Background Patients with multi-drug resistance tuberculosis might experience differently during the treatment than those without tuberculosis. This study aims to explore the experience of multi-drug resistance tuberculosis patients during the treatment period. Methods Six patients undergoing multi-drug resistance tuberculosis treatment were recrui...

Purpose Individuals with schizophrenia experience uncertainty due to the unpredictable symptoms, the course of the illness and poor knowledge about the disease, treatment and prognosis. Uncertainty in illness is linked with poor treatment outcomes, coping strategies, check-up decisions and psychological distress. This study aims to explore the unce...

The elderly often experiences with mild to severe of depression from various reasons. Reminiscence therapy is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that can be given to the elderly with depressive symptoms. The therapy combines the individual therapy with the group therapy, aiming to improve the quality of life for the elderly. This study...

Very little has been researched assessing the relationship between the suicide rate and the ecological perspectives of the country, especially in the Muslim majority countries. We aimed to determine the association between suicide rate and the ecological parameters of 46 Muslim majority countries. We extracted the Muslim majority countries and thei...

Essential oils are gaining popularity for their use in treating depression, including that extracted from patchouli leaves and stems (Pogostemon cablin). Herein, we used patchouli oil (PO) containing a high amount of patchouli alcohol derived from P. cablin var. Tapak Tuan. The aim of this study was to investigate the antidepressant potential of PO...

This study aims to explore primary caregivers’ experiences in serving children victims of physical violencein Banda Aceh City. The experience in question involves perception, adaptation response, physiologicaldelivery, assisting the adaptation process related to self-concept role function, and assisting the child’sadaptation process related to aspe...

Many people with schizophrenia are unaware that they have a mental illness. They frequently havetrouble detecting their illness symptoms and recognizing the presence of a mental disorder and, moresignificantly, that they require long-term treatment and care. This has the unintended consequenceof causing a poor outcome. This study aims to explore th...

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused panic and a global mental health burden as well as provides potential negative impacts on the health workers who are at risk of experiencing psychological disorders as well as other mental health symptoms. This study aims to determine the mental health of health workers who worked during the Covid-19 pandemic in hos...

Background: Schizophrenia patients tend to have no life skills, leaving them dependent on their families. Caregivers in the form of family members improve patients' health status. On the other hand, schizophrenia also has a negative impact on caregivers. Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors that influence the quality of life in famil...

Background: Antipsychotics exert metabolic side effects, and prolonged treatment with antipsychotics causes changes in body weight and muscle composition. Nevertheless, reports on the changes in body composition of patients with schizophrenia have been limited. This study is aimed at comparing the body mass index and body composition of patients w...

Background: Mental health cadresholdthe pinpoint roles in the implementation of all mental health programs, both at sub-district and village levels. Objectives: Analyzing the roles of health cadres in the implementation of mental health programs at the health center in Aceh, a province in Indonesia. Research Method: The research method that will be...

Background: Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are main safety problems for health care providers and patients. Objectives: To identifyfactors related to the compliance of health workers in implementing infection prevention and control in the district general hospital. Study Method: This study is quantitative research using a correlational design w...

Implementing the WHO gold standards for Infant & Young Child Feeding (IYCF) may help in preventing stunting, which may worsen during Covid-19 Pandemic. Midwives can help educating the mother in proper child feeding. This research aimed to assess the knowledge of midwives working in the community on IYCF during Covid-19. A total of 88 midwives worki...

This study aims to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress (PD) among Indonesian adolescents. The nationally representative data from the Global School-based Students Health Survey conducted in Indonesia in 2015 were used in this study. The sample consists of 8698 school-aged adolescents with a median age of 14. The...

Importance To address major causes of perinatal and maternal mortality, the World Health Organization developed the Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC), which to our knowledge has been rigorously evaluated only in combination with high-intensity coaching. Objective To evaluate the effect of the SCC with medium-intensity coaching on health care workers...

Background: Media reporting of suicide has an essential role in the suicidal behavior of the general population. Aims: The aim of this study is to assess the quality of online news reports of suicidal behavior in Myanmar against the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting guidelines. Methods: We performed a content analysis of all availab...

Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic is currently engulfing almost the entire world, including Indonesia. As of August 12, 2021, there were 3,774,155 positive cases of Covid-19 in Indonesia, 24,709 new cases and 113,664 deaths. The group of maternal is a vulnerable group, where there are 4.9% of pregnant women who are confirmed positive for COV...

Background: Limited study has been conducted on the Indonesian nurses' knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward Coronavirus disease 2019. We investigated the Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) of nurses working in the referral hospital toward the COVID-19 disease. Materials and methods: Using a questionnaire on KAP toward COVID-19, a cross-sect...

Purpose The practice of restraint and confinement of patients with mental disorders is common in Indonesia. This practice is known as pasung and is usually carried out by the family or the villagers in community settings. The previous separated studies have investigated the reasons for, methods, duration and consequences of applying pasung to the p...

Police officers may be at a higher risk of suffering from mental disorders (MDs) compared with other occupations. This study aimed to examine the physiological predictors of MDs among police officers in Indonesia. The mental health status of each participant was examined using a standardized Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) tool a...

This study aims to determine the effect of nursing profession credential training on increasing nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in the surgical ward of the Aceh Government General Hospital. The method used is a quasi-experimental design with a non-control group pretest-posttest. The number of samples was 46 respondents who were selected...

Background Little is known about the factors that determine vulnerability to subsequent suicide in the community following a celebrity suicide. Our objective was to investigate the link between an alleged celebrity suicide and further suicidal behaviour in the community in India. Methods Relevant news articles that reported suicidal behaviour in t...

Poligami menjadi suatu pernikahan yang sudah banyak dilakukan oleh masyarakat dari berbagai kalangan. Selama tahun 2001 mencatat sebanyak 234 kasus kekerasan terhadap istri. Data-data mengenai korban mengungkapkan 5,1% poligami secara rahasia, 2,5% dipoligami resmi, 36,3% korban selingkuh, 2,5% ditinggal suami, 4,2% dicerai, 0,4%sebagai istri kedua...

Background The current outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has distorted the physical, mental, and psychological condition of frontline healthcare providers in health facilities. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, and risk factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses working in a COVID-19 referral hospital in Indonesia. Method...

The COVID-19 pandemic shapes the lives of people around the globe – at the same time, people themselves have the power to shape the pandemic. By employing protective health behaviour, the population can alleviate the severity of an outbreak. This may be of particular importance whenever health systems or populations are vulnerable to shocks, as is...

Background: Increased Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) is an independent risk factor for mortality in Covid-19 patients and is considered as an early warning sign of Covid-19 severity. This study aimed to observe the differences in NLR at admission between patients with mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of Covid-19 treated in a referral hospi...

The caregivers of people with schizophrenia might suffer from various problems. We investigated the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among them, and factors associated with their quality of life. A cross‐sectional study in communities of rural areas was conducted. We found that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress were 14....

Background: Stigma is a condition labelling mental disorder persons, that unwittingly humiliate it. The term labeling the persons as "crazy" should not occur among college students. Method: This research is a descriptive analytic using a cross sectional study design. The samples of this study were students of D-III Nursing, Banda Aceh and the Iskan...

According to WHO, Indonesia was the third largest country with the biggest number of smokers in the world after China and India. Riskesdas 2018 stated the number of smokers in Indonesia was very high, that was 33 percent with male smoker by 63 percent. Government set smoking hazards warning and included health warnings and informations on cigarette...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on different dimensions of unusual human behaviors; panic buying is one of them. Surprisingly, panic buying has got less attention than it ought to be. It has been observed in many countries and several psychological phenomena of panic buying have been proposed by recent authors, especially in the contex...

Background The role of sociodemographic and economic characteristics in mental distress has been rarely investigated in Indonesia. Aims To investigate the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) and identify any associations between mental distress and sociodemographic and economic characteristics among communities living in urban and rural (...

Background and aims Various components of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) have been studied in general population, but few among patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). This study aims to assess the metabolic profiles and to estimate the prevalence of MetS among patients with End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF) undergoing HD. Methods Patients undergoing HD du...

We aimed to see the status of the assessment of media reporting of suicide in the Muslim countries. We searched the prime databases. The search revealed a dearth of research assessing the media reports in Muslim countries. The findings of these studies show that the quality of media reporting is poor in Muslim when compared with reporting guideline...

Background Although media reporting has influence on suicide there has no report in Thailand regarding the quality of media in reporting suicidal news. Objectives This study aimed to assess the quality of English language media reports of suicidal behaviors in Thailand against the World Health Organization (WHO) media guidelines. Methods We scrut...

Objectives Media reporting has an influential role in panic buying (PB). We aimed to evaluate the media portrayal of PB during this COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We searched, collected, and analysed the news reports from the English media discussing the PB events. The search was done between 23 and 30 May 2020. Results A total of 525 news reports we...

Background Panic buying is an emerging phenomenon observed during, but not restricted to, pandemic. Aim We aimed to evaluate the nature, extent, and impact of panic buying as reported in the media. Methods This study was conducted by collecting the information from the English media reports published till 22nd May 2020. A structured format was de...

Background Suicide is a major global public health problem whilst sensible media reporting in an important population-level prevention strategy. Objectives We reviewed the quality of media reporting of suicidal behaviors in the World Health Organization (WHO)-South-East Asia Region (SEAR) countries. Methods We searched and scrutinized the content...