Depok, 5 January 2026 — The Doctoral Program in Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health (FPH), Universitas Indonesia (UI), held an open doctoral promotion session for Devie Fitri Octaviani. During the session, the candidate successfully defended her dissertation entitled “Modeling the Success of Fall Prevention among Kindergarten-Aged Children at Home within a Risk Management Framework.”
In her presentation, Devie explained that fall-related injuries remain one of the most common health problems among preschool-aged children, particularly in the home environment. Falls not only affect children’s health and quality of life but also impose a burden on families and the healthcare system. To date, prevention efforts have largely focused on risk factors, while quantitative evidence regarding the most influential protective factors contributing to successful fall prevention remains limited.
This study aimed to model the factors determining the success of fall prevention among kindergarten-aged children at home using a risk management approach. The study was conducted in several kindergartens in Depok City using a cross-sectional design with multistage cluster sampling. In addition to identifying the proportion of fall incidents, the study also developed valid and reliable measurement instruments to assess protective factors for preventing falls in the home setting.
The research framework was constructed by integrating various theoretical approaches, including risk management, the Safety I–III concept, as well as theories of resilience and graceful extensibility. Through this modeling, Devie analyzed the interrelationships among child-related factors, caregiver behavior, home environmental conditions, and supervision systems in determining the success of fall injury prevention.
The results showed that fall prevention in early childhood is a systemic process that is not determined by a single factor alone. Protective factors such as parental supervision, safe home environment management, and the family’s capacity to anticipate and respond to risks were found to play a significant role in reducing the incidence of falls. These findings emphasize that effective prevention requires a comprehensive and sustainable approach at the household level.
Devie highlighted that her dissertation provides a scientific contribution to the development of a more measurable and evidence-based home-based child injury prevention model. From a public health practice perspective, the findings may serve as a foundation for designing more effective child injury prevention programs, particularly for preschool-aged children.
As a recommendation, Devie suggested that risk management approaches and the strengthening of family protective factors should be integrated into child health promotion and prevention programs. Furthermore, the development of cross-sectoral policies and interventions is also necessary to create safer home environments that support optimal child growth and development.
The open doctoral session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Indri Hapsari Susilowati, S.K.M., M.K.K.K., with Prof. Dra. Fatma Lestari, M.Si., Ph.D. serving as Promoter, and Dr. Dadan Erwandi, S.Psi., M.Si., and Prof. Dr. drg. Indang Trihandini, M.Kes. as Co-Promoters. The Chair of the Examination Committee was Prof. Dr. dr. Zulkifli Djunaidi, M.App.Sc., with examiners consisting of Prof. Dr. Robiana Modjo, S.K.M., M.Kes.; drg. Baiduri Widanarko, M.K.K.K., Ph.D.; Prof. Asnawi Abdullah, S.K.M., MHSM., M.Sc., Ph.D.; Avianto Amri, S.T., M.Res., Ph.D.; and Dr. Suparni, S.T., M.K.K.K.
Based on the successful defense of her dissertation, Devie was officially conferred the degree of Doctor in Public Health Sciences. She is the first graduate of the 2026 Doctoral Program in Public Health Sciences, the 373rd graduate of the program, and the 490th doctoral graduate of FPH UI overall. (wrk)