This edition presents the latest research in the field of healthcare, focusing on a diverse range of topics, from maternal health and infant care to chronic disease management and health-seeking behaviors. The studies featured in this issue examine the factors influencing perineal rupture during childbirth at Makassar City Hospital, the relationship between prolonged labor and neonatal asphyxia at RSKDIA Pertiwi, and the impact of smoking habits on hypertension incidence at Puskesmas Kapasa.

Other research explores the influence of treatment-seeking behaviors on the risk levels of diabetic ulcers in the Sudiang Raya Community Health Center, as well as the relationship between information-seeking and treatment-seeking behaviors in pulmonary tuberculosis patients in the Pacerakkang Community Health Center. These studies provide critical insights into patient behaviors and health outcomes, offering valuable implications for healthcare improvement.

By featuring research from multiple institutions in Makassar, this issue aims to enrich the understanding of healthcare practitioners, researchers, and policymakers, providing them with evidence-based insights to enhance the quality of care and health interventions in local communities.