Project in Indonesia

Investigators Trainee with art in Indonesia

International Mentors:

Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Sc.,Ph.D
Dr.Dra. Retna Siwi Padmawati, MA

Collaboration between Department of Health Behaviour, Environment and Social Medicine, and Researchers at the Center for Health Behaviour and Promotion, Health Promoting University (HPU UGM), and Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS), Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 

University of Michigan Mentor:

Abram Wagner, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Candidates at the Masters and PhD Level are welcome to apply for the following project for 2025:

Project 1. Health Promoting University (HPU) 

Health Promoting University at Universitas Gadjah Mada is a survey conducted at the University with the aim of increasing the productivity and quality of the campus community (lecturers, staff, and students). HPU has eight thematic areas: mental health, physical activities, healthy diet, health literacy, healthy, safe, and disabled-friendly environment, zero tolerance violence, bullying and harassment, zero tolerance drugs, tobacco and alcohol, reproductive health. 

The HPU has recently commissioned a survey on experiences with sexual violence among students, faculty, and staff.  The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of sexual violence, along with demographic correlates. 

Anticipated activities: 

The trainee selected to work on this project will work on site at UGM on this survey. Working with mentors at the Department of Health Behaviour, Environment and Social Medicine, Researchers at the Center for Health Behaviour and Health Promoting University at UGM, they will:

  • Clean and analyze the data
  • Present a written report to UGM
  • The intern will also connect with relevant offices at UGM to better understand issues in the reporting of sexual violence

Suggested for literature for the project:

Ayu Nuzullia Rahmah, Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Si., Ph.D,  Sri Wiyanti Eddyono, S.H., L.L.M., (HR), Ph.D, The Effectiveness of Comprehensive Sexuality Education Through Digital Media on Increasing Knowledge and Attitudes on Prevention of Sexual Violencel (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Gadjah Mada). Link: https://etd.repository.ugm.ac.id/penelitian/detail/230162


Project 2. Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS)

Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) is a surveillance system that collects data on population transition, health status and social transition periodically within a certain period of time. In 2014, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing UGM in collaboration with Sleman Regency Government initiated the implementation of HDSS in Sleman Regency called HDSS Sleman. HDSS Sleman data collection is carried out every year. Until 2020, 6 cycles of data collection have been carried out. 

The Sleman HDSS involved 5,147 households selected from 216 clusters (BPS census blocks). 

In the first cycle (baseline survey) conducted in 2015, the HDSS collected basic demographic data. 
In the second and subsequent cycles, the Sleman HDSS will update demographic data and add other health data such as risk behavior factors, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and health service utilization data.

The aim of this project conducts nested research on the HDSS. Nested researchers can utilize the HDSS Sleman sampling frame and data in accordance with applicable regulations.

During their internship, students will actively participate in a variety of tailored activities aligned with their learning objectives. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing Research Projects
  • Overseeing Community Service Projects
  • Facilitating Research Findings Publications
  • Engaging in Digital Questionnaire Application Development
  • Handling Data Management Tasks
  • Analyzing Population Health Data

Students will play a crucial role in the project by: 

  • Data analysis
  • Drafting a report

Students should be familar with: 

  • Statistical analysis
  • Data Management

Suggested for literature for the project:

Dewi, FST., Choiriyyah, I., Indriyani, C., Wahab, Abdul., Lazuardi, Lutfan., Nugroho, Agung., et al. Designing and collecting data for a longitudinal study: the Sleman Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS). Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2018;46(7):704-710. https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494817717557

A note about the host site and location:

About 350 miles east of Jakarta on Java Island, Yogyakarta is home to the last hereditary sultan in Indonesia. The region has warm, dry summers. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is one of the oldest, largest, and highest ranked universities in Indonesia. The city is home to many university students from throughout the country.