bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PELAYANAN KARTU TANDA PENDUDUK DAN KARTU KELUARGA (Studi Pada Dinas Kependudukan Dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan)
Authors: Nur Jabal , Bake Jamal , Yusuf Muhammad 
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan ini mengetahui dan menganalisis implementasi kebijakan Pelayanan Kartu Tanda Penduduk dan Kartu Keluarga pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam dengan informan yang berjumlah 8 orang yang ditentukan secara purposive sampling kemudian data diperoleh melalui studi dokumen dan observasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu teknik analisis interaktif terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan administrasi kependudukan sebagai salah satu bentuk kebijakan pemerintah yang diimplementasikan lembaga teknis daerah dalam hal ini Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan yang berhubungan dengan pelayanan Kartu Keluarga, Kartu Tanda Penduduk, Surat Keterangan Pindah Domisili, Penerbitan Akta Kelahiran, Penerbitan Akta Kematian, Akta Perkawinan, Pencatatan Perubahan Nama sudah dijalan sesuai dengan prosedur yang ada walaupun dalam prakteknya pelayanan Administrasi di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan masih harus ditingkatkan lagi. Kata Kunci: Implementasi Kebijakan, Administrasi Kependudukan
EFEKTIVITAS APLIKASI SISTEM KEUANGAN DESA BAGI PEMERINTAH DESA DALAM PELAPORAN KEUANGAN DI KABUPATEN KOLAKA
Authors: Amas Noor Wina , Bake Jamal , Alam Syamsul 
Published: April 2022

Tujuan Penelitan ini adalah Mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi sistem keuangan Desa (SISKEUDES) bagi pemerintah desa dalam pelaporan keuangan di Kabupaten Kolaka. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Informan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 8 orang, berasal dari Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa dan Pemerintah Desa di Desa Puu Tamboli Kecamatan Samaturu dan Desa Wonualaku kecamatan Iwoimendaa dengan pertimbangan memiliki pemahaman dan yang menangani pengelolaan keuangan Desa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kualitatif model interaktif yang mencakup reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi sistem keuangan Desa cukup efektif terhadap pengelolaan keuangan Desa, hal tersebut berdasarkan parameter yang digunakan yaitu pengelolaan keuangan dilaksanakan secara disiplin, transparan dan akuntabel. Kata kunci: efektivitas, aplikasi system, keuangan desa.
IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 18 TAHUN 2016 TENTANG PERANGKAT DAERAH
Authors: Basri Basri , Banga Wempy , Amir Muhammad 
Published: April 2022

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis upaya implementasi PP No. 18 Tahun 2016 tentang Perangkat Daerah dan faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam implementasi PP No.18 Tahun 2016 tentang Perangkat Daerah. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penedekatan kualitaatif, dengan jumlah informan terdiri dari 5 orang, teknik pemilihan informan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan studi pustaka. Analisis data yang digunak adalah reduksi data,Penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan/ ferivikasi. Hasil penelian menunjukan bahwa iimplementasi PP Nomor 18 Tahun 2016 tentang Perangkat Daerah sudah berjalan dengan baik namun masih ada sebagian SKPD yang belum melaksanakan secara sempurnah. Hal ini dipengaruhi beberapa faktor diantaranya faktor sumber daya manusia, komunikasi, sikap dan struktur birokrasi. Kata kunci : Implementasi, Kebijakan, Peraturan Pemerintah No 18 Tahun 2016, Struktur Organisasi. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to datermine And analyze efforts to implement PP No 18 of 2016 concerning regional apparatuses and to Find out and factors in the implementation of government Regulation No 18 of 2016 concerning Regional apparatuses. This research method user qualitative approach, with the number of informants consisting of 5 people, the technique of selecting informants using purposive sampling techniques, data collection techniques using observation, interviews and literature study. Analysis of the data used is data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions/fermentation. The results of the study indicate thet the implementation of implgovernment regulation number 18 year 2016 regarding regional apparatuses has been running well bur there are still some SKPD that hove not implemented it perfectly. This is influenced by several factors inclouding human resources, communication attitudes and bucratic structures Keywotds: Implementation, Policy, Government Regulation No 18, Organizasional Structure.
ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN KAPASITAS ORGANISASI DALAM PELAYANAN PUBLIK (STUDI PADA KANTOR KECAMATAN WATUBANGGA KABUPATEN KOLAKA)
Authors: Kadir Kadir , Mustafa La Ode , Larisu Zulfiah 
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengembangan kapasitas organisasi dalam pelayanan publikdi Kantor Kecamatan Watubangga Kabupaten Kolaka. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan informan yang berjumlah sebanyak 11 orang yang dipilih secara purposive sampling. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan studi dokumen. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskrptif kualitaif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas organisasi dalam pelayanan publik di Kecamatan Watubangga secara umum telah mengembangkan kapasitas dengan baik. Dari tiga indikator yang dianalisis, yaitu pengembangan sumber daya fisik secara umum sudah baik. Pengembangan proses operasional (ketatalaksanaan), dari 3 indikator yang ada, dua indicator diantaranya yaitu kapasitas prosedur kerja dan kapasitas kepempimpinan sudah baik, namun dalam kapasitas budaya kerja belum menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kapasitas yang baik. Sementara dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia, dari tiga indikator yang dianalisis dua indikator diantaranya sudah baik, namun dari aspek etika kerja masih perlu diperbaiki. Pengembangan kapasitas organisasi yang baik tersebut didukung oleh komitmen bersama, kepemimpnan dan reformasi kelembagaan. Sementara factor penghambatnya adalah reformasi peraturan.Kata Kunci : Pengembangan, Kapasitas, Pelayanan Publik
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN WAWASAN KEBANGSAAN DI KOTA BALIKPAPAN
Authors: Dwiningrum Nawang Retno , Basri Basri 
Published: April 2022

AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menggambarkan Impelementasi Pendidikan Wawasan Kebangsaan di kota Balikpapan, fokus penelitian yang ditetapkan adalah Implementasi Pendidikan Wawasan Kebangsan meliputi komunikasi, sumber daya, disposisi dan struktur birokrasi. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan termasuk penelitian deskriktif kualitatif, Sumber data diambil dari hasil wawancara dengan informan serta didukung dengan data yang skunder dan pemilihan informan ini menggunakan purposive sampling, informan terdiri dari Kepala Kantor Kesbangpol, Kasi Kesatuan Bangsa Kesbangpol , staff kantor Kesbangpol , guru dan siswa , adapun teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi, studi kepustakaan dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi Pendidikan Wawasan Kebangsaan dari faktor komunikasi sudah cukup baik, tetapi sosialisasi belum dapat dilakukan secara menyeluruh ke segala elemen masyarakat, dari faktor sumber daya terutama dana/ anggaran masih terbatas , faktor disposisi sikap petugas yang tercermin dalam komitmen dan kepatuhan sudah cukup baik, serta dari faktor struktur birokrasi yaitu Koordinasi antar unit pelaksana kebijakan cukup baik dan dengan terbentuknya Pusat Pendidikan Wawasan Kebangsaan.Kata kunci : implementasi kebijakan, pendidikan, wawasan kebangsaan
ANALISIS NARATIF KEBIJAKAN PANGAN NASIONAL MELALUI PROGRAM FOOD ESTATE
Authors: Dwiguna Adrianus R. , Munandar Adis Imam 
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan proses implementasi kebijakan pangan nasional melalui program food estate di Indonesia, dengan melihat pertentangan narasi antara aktor-aktor kebijakan dan pihak lainnya yang kontra dengan kebijakan tersebut. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif dan metode Narrative Policy Analysis (NPA), penelitian ini memperlihatkan konteks kebijakan yang sedang berjalan berdasarkan struktur naratif dan simbolik yang ada dalam proses kebijakan. Metode ini beroperasi pada level analisis makro dan messo dengan melihat latar, karakter, plot, serta pesan moral yang terkandung dalam narasi kebijakan. Hasilnya, tinjauan metanarasi terkait program food estate menunjukan adanya gap antara kebijakan pemerintah dengan ekspektasi beberapa kelompok masyarakat terkait tujuan dan manfaat program (belief system). Efektivitas implementasi kebijakan dapat diwujudkan dengan menerapkan beberapa alternatif pengembangan kebijakan sebagai moral of the story, antara lain melalui peningkatan penerimaan masyarakat terhadap program food estate yang didasakan pada kajian yang komprehensif; keterbukaan informasi; sinergitas antar pemangku kepentingan; dan pembentukan organisasi pengelola program food estate. Kata Kunci: Kebijakan Naratif, Food Estate, Ketahanan Pangan
Bone Quantification Around Chitosan-Coated Titanium Dental Implants: A Preliminary Study by Micro-CT Analysis in Jaw of a Canine Model
Authors: López-Valverde Nansi , López-Valverde Antonio , Cortés Marta Paz , Rodríguez Cinthia , Macedo De Sousa Bruno , Aragoneses Juan Manuel 
Published: April 2022

Surface treatments of Ti in the dental implant industry are performed with the aim of in-creasing its bioactivity and osseointegration capacity. Chitosan (Cht) is a polysaccharide that has been proposed as a promising biomaterial in tissue engineering and bone regeneration, due to its ability to stimulate the recruitment and adhesion of osteogenic progenitor cells. The aim of our preliminary study was to evaluate, by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), the osseointegration and bone formation around Cht-coated implants and to compare them with conventional surface-etched implants (SLA type). Four im-plants (8.5 mm length × 3.5 mm Ø) per hemiarch, were inserted into the jaws of five dogs, divided into two groups: chitosan-coated implant group (ChtG) and control group (CG). Twelve weeks after surgery, euthanasia was performed, and sectioned bone blocks were obtained and scanned by micro-CT and two bone parameters were measured: bone in contact with the implant surface (BCIS) and peri-implant bone area (PIBA). For BCIS and PIBA statistically significant values were obtained for the ChtG group with respect to CG (p = 0.005; p = 0.014 and p &lt; 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively). The results, despite the limitations, demonstrated the usefulness of chitosan coatings. However, studies with larger sample sizes and adequate experimental models would be necessary to confirm the results.
Rational Design of a Gd(III)–Cu(II) Nanobooster for Chemodynamic Therapy Against Cancer Cells
Authors: Shi Xin-Ya , Shen Ting-Xiao , Zhang Ao-Lin , Tan Li-Tao , Shen Wen-Chang , Zhong Hai-Jiang , Zhang Shun-Lin , Gu Yu-Lan , Shen Lei 
Published: April 2022

Copper (II) containing coordination complexes have attracted much attention for chemodynamic therapy (CDT) against cancer cells. In this study, the bimetallic nanobooster [Gd2Cu(L)2(H2O)10]·6H2O was prepared by a solvothermal method based on tetrazole carboxylic acid ligand H4L [H4L = 3,3-di (1H-tetrazol-5-yl) pentanedioic acid]. It showed considerable cytotoxicity toward three kinds of human cancer cells (HeLa, HepG2, and HT29). The MTT assay showed that the IC50 (half-maximal inhibitory concentration) of the complex NPs on HeLa cells (4.9 μg/ml) is superior to that of HepG2 (11.1 μg/ml) and HT29 (5.5 μg/ml). This result showed that [Gd2Cu(L)2(H2O)10]·6H2O NPs can inhibit cell proliferation in vitro and may be potential candidates for chemodynamic therapy. In addition, the cytotoxicity was also confirmed by the trypan blue staining experiment. The results promise the great potential of Gd(III)–Cu(II) for CDT against cancer cells.
Anti-Gametocyte Antigen Humoral Immunity and Gametocytemia During Treatment of Uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria: A Multi-National Study
Authors: O’Flaherty Katherine , Chan Jo-Anne , Cutts Julia C. , Zaloumis Sophie G. , Ashley Elizabeth A. , Phyo Aung Pyae , Drew Damien R. , Dondorp Arjen M. , Day Nicholas P. , Dhorda Mehul , Fairhurst Rick M. , Lim Pharath , Amaratunga Chanaki , Pukrittayakamee Sasithon , Hien Tran Tinh , Htut Ye , Mayxay Mayfong , Faiz M. Abul , Mokuolu Olugbenga A. , Onyamboko Marie A. , Fanello Caterina , Takashima Eizo , Tsuboi Takafumi , Theisen Michael , Nosten Francois , Beeson James G. , Simpson Julie A. , White Nicholas J. , Fowkes Freya J. I. 
Published: April 2022

IntroductionUnderstanding the human immune response to Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes and its association with gametocytemia is essential for understanding the transmission of malaria as well as progressing transmission blocking vaccine candidates.MethodsIn a multi-national clinical efficacy trial of artemisinin therapies (13 sites of varying transmission over South-East Asia and Africa), we measured Immunoglobulin G (IgG) responses to recombinant P. falciparum gametocyte antigens expressed on the gametocyte plasma membrane and leading transmission blocking vaccine candidates Pfs230 (Pfs230c and Pfs230D1M) and Pfs48/45 at enrolment in 1,114 participants with clinical falciparum malaria. Mixed effects linear and logistic regression were used to determine the association between gametocyte measures (gametocytemia and gametocyte density) and antibody outcomes at enrolment.ResultsMicroscopy detectable gametocytemia was observed in 11% (127/1,114) of participants at enrolment, and an additional 9% (95/1,114) over the follow-up period (up to day 42) (total 20% of participants [222/1,114]). IgG levels in response to Pfs230c, Pfs48/45 and Pfs230D1M varied across study sites at enrolment (p &lt; 0.001), as did IgG seroprevalence for anti-Pfs230c and D1M IgG (p &lt; 0.001), but not for anti-Pfs48/45 IgG (p = 0.159). In adjusted analyses, microscopy detectable gametocytemia at enrolment was associated with an increase in the odds of IgG seropositivity to the three gametocyte antigens (Pfs230c OR [95% CI], p: 1.70 [1.10, 2.62], 0.017; Pfs48/45: 1.45 [0.85, 2.46], 0.174; Pfs230D1M: 1.70 [1.03, 2.80], 0.037), as was higher gametocyte density at enrolment (per two-fold change in gametocyte density Pfs230c OR [95% CI], p: 1.09 [1.02, 1.17], 0.008; Pfs48/45: 1.05 [0.98, 1.13], 0.185; Pfs230D1M: 1.07 [0.99, 1.14], 0.071).ConclusionPfs230 and Pfs48/45 antibodies are naturally immunogenic targets associated with patent gametocytemia and increasing gametocyte density across multiple malaria endemic settings, including regions with emerging artemisinin-resistant P. falciparum.
The Comparison of Inflammatory Cytokines (IL-6 and IL-18) and Immune Cells in Japanese Encephalitis Patients With Different Progression
Authors: Zhou Yun , Bian Peiyu , Du Hong , Wang Tao , Li Mengyuan , Hu Haifeng , Ye Chuantao , Zheng Xuyang , Zhang Ying , Lei Yinfeng , Jia Zhansheng , Lian Jianqi 
Published: April 2022

BackgroundJapanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the main cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. Nowadays, no effective and specific therapy for JE patients is available except supportive treatment. The fatality rate of JE patients is still about 30%, and more than half of survivors suffered from various neuropsychiatric sequelae. Thus, more attention should be paid to JE.MethodsIn this study, a retrospective cohort of JE patients was collected and the general features of JE patients admitted into the Department of Infectious Diseases were analyzed. Meanwhile, the dynamic change of plasma cytokines and immune cells in JE patients with divergent prognosis was detected and analyzed.ResultsWe found a mounted proportion of adult/old patients in JE cases. The level of IL-6 and IL-18 increased in JE patients especially in fatal individuals. There was a continuous decreased percentage of CD4+ T and B cells in severe JE patients with fatal outcome compared with the surviving JE patients.ConclusionsThe consistent high level of IL-6 and IL-18 in the plasma and low proportion of CD4+ T and B cells in the PBMCs might be the indicators of poor prognosis.
Mendelian Randomization Study of Heart Failure and Stroke Subtypes
Authors: Li Quan , Yan Shijiao , Li Yan , Kang Hai , Zhu Huadong , Lv Chuanzhu 
Published: April 2022

BackgroundWhether heart failure (HF) is an independent risk factor of ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke remains controversial. We employed a multivariable Mendelian randomization (MR) to further investigate the causal effects of HF on the risk of stroke and stroke subtypes.MethodsGenetically predicted HF was selected as an instrumental variable (IV) from published genome-wide association studies (GWAS) meta-analyses. Stroke data with different etiologies were extracted as outcome variables from another two GWAS meta-analyses. The random-effects inverse variance-weighted (IVW) model was applied as the main method, along with sensitivity analysis. Atrial fibrillation (AF), coronary heart disease (CHD), and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were controlled for mediating effects in multivariable MR.ResultsGenetically predicted HF was significantly associated with any IS [odds ratio (OR), 1.39; 95% CI, 1.12–1.74; p = 0.03], large artery stroke (LAS; OR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.27–2.65; p = 0.001), and cardioembolic stroke (CES; OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.21–2.47; p = 0.003), but without small vessel stroke (SVS; OR, 1.1; 95% CI, 0.80–1.52; p = 0.56) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH; OR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.41–1.83; p = 0.699) in univariable MR. However, these significant associations were attenuated to the null after adjusting for confounding factor in multivariable MR.ConclusionThere was no direct causal association between HF and stroke in our study. The association between HF and IS can be driven by AF, CHD, and SBP.
Sea Surface Height Changes due to the Tropical Cyclone-Induced Water Mixing in the Yellow Sea, Korea
Authors: Kang KiRyong , Moon Il-Ju 
Published: April 2022

Sea surface height changes due to the tropical cyclone (TC)-induced water mixing in the Yellow Sea, Korea, were investigated using temperature and salinity profile data obtained by two Argo floats during the summer and fall of 2018 and 2020. Strong winds and low pressure, which are important characteristics of TCs, caused horizontal and vertical sea surface water movement and induced water mixing. This caused an increase in mixed layer depth, a decrease in water density, and an increase in specific volume. Specific volume changes related to the water steric effect were directly linked to sea surface height changes. During the TC Soulik (1819) period, the thermocline deepened by more than 10 m, and the steric sea level was increased by more than 3 cm. Other TC cases, such as Jebi (1821), Trami (1824), and Kong-Rey (1825), showed sea level increases of 1–2 cm. In 2020, 3 TCs–Bavi (2008), Maysak (2009), and Haishen (2010)—showed minor sea level increases (about 0.5–1 cm) because of weak mixing due to their high moving speeds or weak impacts. As a post-TC impact, the water mixing could cause a rise in sea levels due to the steric effect of seawater.
Evaluation of the Effect on Sexual Performance of a Nutraceutical Combination Containing Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitis vinifera L. and Ginkgo biloba, Compared to Placebo, Avanafil or a Combination of Nutraceutical Plus Avanafil in Males With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Erectile Dysfunction
Authors: Derosa Giuseppe , D’Angelo Angela , Preti Paola Stefania , Maffioli Pamela 
Published: April 2022

AimTo evaluate if therapy with a nutraceutical combination of alpha lipoic acid, Vitis vinifera L. and Ginkgo biloba (Blunorm forte®) can be helpful and be synergic with Avanafil.MethodsThe trial included 123 males with type 2 diabetic mellitus and with erectile dysfunction (ED), aged ≥18 years. Patients were divided in four different arms: 1st arm: placebo during the three months of treatment and before sexual act; 2nd arm: placebo for three months and Avanafil: 1 tablet, 200 mg, 15-30 minutes before sexual act; 3rd arm: Blunorm forte: 1 tablet, 40 minutes before the meal (breakfast) during the three months and Avanafil: 1 tablet, 200 mg, 15-30 minutes before sexual act; 4th arm: Blunorm forte: 1 tablet, 40 minutes before the meal (breakfast and dinner) during the three months and placebo 15-30 minutes before sexual act.ResultsA significant reduction of fasting plasma glucose, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance index were recorded both in Avanafil + Blunorm forte and with Blunorm forte. Metalloproteinases-2, and -9 were reduced in the Avanafil + Blunorm forte group. High sensitivity-C-reactive protein was decreased by both Avanafil, and Avanafil + Blunorm forte group. No variations were recorded with the other treatments. The group treated with Blunorm forte and Avanafil reached a higher International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score after 3 months of therapy compared to baseline and placebo and compared to Avanafil and Blunorm forte taken alone.ConclusionBlunorm forte® can be helpful and synergic with Avanafil in increasing sexual performance compared to placebo.
Desire for Birth Companionship Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Debremarkos City, Northwest Ethiopia: Magnitude and Associated Factors
Authors: Assfaw Hussien Mohammed , Abuhay Mulunesh , Asratie Melaku Hunie 
Published: April 2022

BackgroundBirth companionship is one of the components of the respectful maternity continuum of care recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Women's desire for birth companionship needs to be given attention during the antenatal care period to make them ready during labor and delivery. There is a dearth of study about the status of women's desire for birth companionship and associated factors.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of desire for birth companionship and associated factors among pregnant women in Debremarkos city, northwest Ethiopia.MethodsInstitution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 1, 2021 to March 30, 2021 in Debremarkos city, northwest Ethiopia. A total of 423 participants were accessed by systematic random sampling. A face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire was employed. The data were entered into Epi data version 4.6 and transformed to SPSS version 25. Binary logistic regression analysis was done, and variables with a p-value ≤ 0.2 on bivariable analysis were taken for multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to detect the association, and a p-value of &lt;0.05 in the multivariable analysis was used to declare statistical significance.ResultsThe prevalence of desire for birth companionship was 57.45% (52.6–62.2%). Women who were the primary decision-maker for maternal health care services [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) =3.0; 95% CI 1.7–5.6], women with planned pregnancy (AOR = 2.0; 95% CI 1.0–3.9), women who have no bad obstetric history (AOR = 2.3; 95% CI 1.2–4.4), and women whose 1st antenatal care visit starts within the second trimester (AOR = 2.6; 1.6–4.4) were statistically significant with desire on birth companionship.ConclusionsDesire of pregnant women for birth companionship was high in this study. Improving women's decision-making power, emphasis on the type of pregnancy, obstetrical history, and early initiation of antenatal care visit were the suggested areas to increase the desire of women for birth companionship.