International Journal of Indonesian Studies Volume 1, Issue 3 | Page 90

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDONESIAN STUDIES
SPRING 2016
Interestingly, no link was drawn between the use of the ume kbubu for panggang and
community perceptions of causation with maternal and neonatal death or long-term
negative health impacts. Instead, a number of other environmental health concerns and
causes were linked to the category of ‘other’ causes of maternal and neonatal mortality.
While this particular participatory research sample did not identify causal links between the
processes of panggang and maternal and neonatal health risks, it is important to note other
empirical studies might yield more definitive results. As a result, the authors recommend a
number of future studies to be dedicated towards the grey area of ‘other’ causes of
maternal and neonatal mortality in TTS and NTT more widely. This might involve a further
more detailed investigation of environmental health conditions and the use of the ume
kbubu in the more peripheral villages is also recommended. In particular, an in-depth
empirical clinical study of panggang and both its short and long-term effects on newborn
children, their mothers and long-term respiratory and neonatal development would be
beneficial.
The authors recommend environmental health interventions and policy which are
responsive to local feedback from communities who are able to identify their own local
environmental health priorities. A policy response to the use of panggan processes must
balance both health awareness information interventions from trained public health service
providers alongside an awareness and appreciation of the cultural values and importance of
the ume kbubu.
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