A Study on the Rational Use of Antimalarial Medicines at Puskesmas Asologaima, Jayawijaya, Papua Pegunungan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Papua Province, Indonesia, which consistently reports among the highest incidence rates nationwide. Environmental factors and community behaviors continue to impede effective prevention and treatment efforts. This study aimed to evaluate the rationality of antimalarial drug prescriptions at primary health centers (Puskesmas) in Jayawijaya, Papua Pegunungan Province. A retrospective, descriptive-analytical study was conducted using 135 prescription records from 2023 to 2024. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test via SPSS software. The findings revealed that most prescriptions met rational drug use criteria regarding patient eligibility, drug selection, timing, and route of administration. However, a significant gap was identified in dosage accuracy, particularly in Plasmodium falciparum cases, where only 8.3% of prescriptions conformed to recommended dosing guidelines (p ≤ 0.05). These results underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions and prescriber training to improve the quality of antimalarial drug use in high-endemic areas.
Authors: Andre Anusta Barus, Robin Tabuni, Irene Sondang Lingga, Rusnaeni, Krisna Dewi, Elfride Irawati Sianturi
Institution: Cenderawasih University
Language: English
Topic: Malaria Research and Control
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W6893159290
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