Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Medical and Health Science Study

The Influence of Organizational Climate and Generational Preferences on Retention with Employee Engagement as an Intervening Variable on Generation Y and Z Nurses at Provita Hospital Jayapura

2025-03-10T15:04:48+07:00

Employee retention is a long-term investment in future growth and competitiveness. The characteristics of generations Y and Z who tend to move from one workplace to another in a fairly short period of time poses a challenge for organizations. Based on a preliminary study, it was found that 40% of employees had no intention of staying, 40% of employees felt that the organizational climate was less supportive, 30% felt that their current job did not match their preferences, and 40% of employees felt less involved. This study is an associative quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population was all nurses of generations Y and Z at Provita Hospital Jayapura. The data collection technique used a questionnaire with a Likert scale of 1 - 4. Data analysis using the Three Box Method and SEM-PLS. Research variables: employee retention, organizational climate, preferences of generations Y and Z, and employee engagement. The results of the data analysis of this study found that organizational climate and generation preferences had a significant effect on employee retention with employee engagement as an intervening variable . Organizational climate and employee engagement each have a significant direct effect on employee retention. While generation preferences do not have a direct effect on employee retention. However, generation preferences will affect employee retention if mediated by employee engagement.

Evaluation of the Influence of Prunus Dulcis on the Blood Pressure Regulation in Hypertensive Individuals-a Comparative Study

2024-12-07T19:21:27+07:00

Almonds are considered an important source of several micronutrients, vitamins, as well as minerals such as calcium, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, thiamine, potassium, phosphorus, and they also possess a high fiber content. The current study aims at understanding the correlation between consumption of magnesium-rich almond nut intake and blood pressure. A case-controlled trial was carried out by doing a stratified sampling consisting of about 10 people and they were divided into two groups consisting of 5 people without hypertension in group A as control and 5 people suffering from hypertension in group B. Group A and Group B were made to consume almonds and the blood pressure of the people in both the groups was periodically recorded for a week to evaluate the effectiveness of almond on blood pressure.,with the collected results a statistical analysis were performed with “chi square test” using stastical software “SPSS Version 23” and represented in the form of pie charts and bar graphs. The current study deals with the relationship between the effect observed due to the consumption of almond nuts on blood pressure. The effect observed in group B is greater than in group A.The statistical analysis (Independent sample t test) showed that there is no significant difference between the two groups(P Value >0.05). The current study results provide experimental support proving the effectiveness of almond intake on blood pressure.

Therapeutic Properties of Terminalia Arjuna: An Overview

2025-03-06T10:25:54+07:00

For thousands of years, medicinal plants have been used to develop human culture and treatment for various diseases. Terminalia arjuna is a member of the Combretaceae family, known communally as arjuna. The plant is rich with phytochemicals, including luteolin, gallic acid, arjunone, arjunolic acid, arjunic acid, arjungenin, arjunolone, ellagic acid, oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), and phytosterols. Due to these phytochemicals, T. arjuna was present in most traditional systems such as Unani, Ayurveda, and Siddha. The plant's medical components contribute to many biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant; in addition, the plant has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. This article gathers the latest information for T. arjuna lighting on its biological activity and therapeutic properties.

Differences in Knowledge of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Postpartum Working Mothers Who Received and Did Not Receive Education in the Working Area of Darussalam Public Health Center, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia

2025-08-08T14:54:37+07:00

The coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia remains suboptimal, particularly among postpartum working mothers who face time constraints and limited knowledge. Personalized Breastfeeding Education (PBE) has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance understanding and improve exclusive breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to determine the difference in knowledge levels regarding exclusive breastfeeding between postpartum working mothers who received and did not receive breastfeeding education in the working area of Darussalam Public Health Center, Medan City. A quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group pre-test–post-test design was conducted involving 140 postpartum working mothers, divided into an intervention group (n=70) and a control group (n=70). The intervention consisted of individual counseling, educational videos, diary books, and interactive discussions conducted over six months. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with independent t-tests and paired t-tests, with a significance level of p<0.05. There was a significant difference in knowledge scores between the intervention and control groups at the first week, third month, and sixth month (p=0.001). Furthermore, a significant increase in knowledge scores was observed within the intervention group before and after receiving the education (p=0.001). Personalized breastfeeding education was proven effective in increasing postpartum working mothers’ knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding. Multimodal and context-based interventions should be integrated into maternal health services to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding practices.

Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns among Uropathogens in Baghdad

2025-08-15T09:59:15+07:00

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common bacterial illness worldwide, but rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a therapeutic issue. Iraq lacks current local data on UTI-causing pathogens and their resistance patterns. The aim of this research is to examine the progression of uropathogens isolated from urine samples in Baghdad and assess their antibiotic susceptibility profiles. Between May 2023 and December 2024 in Baghdad gathered a total of 163 urine samples. Standard microbiological techniques were used to identify isolates, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out in accordance with CLSI guidelines. Escherichia coli was the most common isolate (64.4%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (14.1%), Enterococcus faecalis (11.0%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (9.2%). Beta-lactams and fluoroquinolones showed high resistance, although carbapenems and Amikacin were still effective. There was no statistically significant relationship detected between gender and pathogen type (p > 0.05). The data reveal the worrying levels of resistance to common uropathogens in Baghdad, emphasizing the importance of culture-based treatment and national AMR surveillance.