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The Effectiveness of Education with Animated Videos on Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Postural Habits in Adolescents
Full text linkMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disorders that occur in muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. Complaints of MSDs often occur in adolescent school-age individuals, thus requiring health education through animated video media regarding early prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic attitudes. This study aims to identify the influence of using animated videos on the level of knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and postural habits and to analyze the relationship between MSDs knowledge and postural habits. This research used a Quasi-Experimental method with a pretest-posttest approach with a control group. The convenience sampling technique was used with 75 samples. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis, namely with difference and cross-tabulation tests. The results of the study showed that the majority of respondents were female, 16 years old, with normal body mass index (BMI), parents' education level of high school, and income above the minimum wage. There were differences in the level of knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and postural habits in the intervention and control groups, with obtained values of p = 0.006 and p = 0.016 (p < α, α = 0.05). There was a relationship between the level of knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and postural habits, with an obtained value of p = 0.013 (p < α, α = 0.05). Thus, it is concluded that the provision of animated videos significantly influences knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and postural habits
Factor Related to Compliance to Participate in Family Planning Program in Bangkala Health Centre Working Area
Full text linkFamily planning is an action to achieve prosperity through marriage counseling, treatment of infertility, prevention of unwanted pregnancies in married couples, regulating the number of children, and the spacing of childbirths. Family planning aims to improve health and welfare and create happy and prosperous small families by controlling birth rates and population growth. This study aims to determine factors related to family planning acceptors' adherence to family planning programs in the working area of the Bangkala Health Center. The type of research used is a quantitative design using a cross-sectional study design approach. The sampling used a non-probability sampling method with an accidental sampling technique; the number of samples was 290—analyzed with the chi-square correlation test. The results showed a significant relationship between knowledge and compliance with family planning acceptors (P-Value 0.000 <0.05). There is no significant relationship between health workers' support and family planning acceptors' compliance (P-Value = 0.867 > 0.05). Despite this, the role of health workers in supporting family planning acceptors is crucial and their efforts are highly valued. Based on the results of this study, it is hoped that the Bangkala Health Center will continue to improve counseling about family planning, primarily related to the use of contraceptive devices for family planning acceptors in the Bangkala Health Center work area so that family planning acceptors are expected to increase their understanding of family planning and raise awareness to comply with the family planning program
The Effectiveness of a Combination of Swallowing Exercises with Benson Relaxation and Aromatherapy on the Swallowing Ability of Stroke Patients
Full text linkStroke patients with dysphagia require proper initial screening so as not to cause severe complications. More optimal efforts are needed to improve swallowing ability to avoid complications. Swallowing exercises combined with Benson Relaxation and Aromatherapy are expected to provide better results in increasing the swallowing ability score of stroke patients with dysphagia. This study aims to determine the effect of the combination of Swallowing Exercise with Benson Relaxation and Aromatherapy on the swallowing ability of stroke patients. This type of research is a quasi-experimental pre and post-test. Researchers intervened in two groups of respondents. One group intervened with a combination of swallowing exercises with Benson relaxation, and one group combined swallowing exercises with aromatherapy. The sampling technique was consecutive sampling. The number of samples was 44 people: 20 people in Intervention Group I and 25 in Intervention Group II. Statistical analysis used a dependent t-test (paired t-test) to test the difference in the average score of swallowing ability before and after the intervention and an independent t-test to test the difference in the average score after the intervention in intervention groups I and II. This research showed a significant difference in the average score of swallowing ability before and after the intervention in the intervention group I and II, and there is no difference in the average score of swallowing ability after the intervention in the intervention group I and II. Swallowing exercise combined with Benson relaxation and aromatherapy can improve the swallowing ability score of dysphagia patients due to stroke
The Antioxidant Effect of Ajwa Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) to Inhibit the Progression of Preeclampsia Threats on Pregnant Women through Malondialdehyde as Prooxidant Serum Marker
Full text linkHypertension in pregnancy, including preeclampsia, is still a significant problem worldwide and is one of the top three causes of maternal death in Indonesia. The pathophysiology of the disease is unclear yet, but vascular dysfunction due to oxidative stress is thought to play a role. Ajwa dates are known for their antioxidant effects due to their higher phenolic and flavonoids than other dates. The study aimed to determine the impact of consuming seven Ajwa dates each day on the progression of preeclampsia as assessed by changes in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Forty pregnant women with gestational age more than 20 weeks were randomly assigned into two groups: the samples of the control group were 10, who were encouraged to consume lots of fruits and vegetables, and the samples of the intervention group were 30, who consumed seven pieces of Ajwa dates every day for eight weeks. MDA measurements were carried out pre-and post-intervention. The intervention group showed a significant reduction in MDA levels following the 8-week intervention period. Consumption of seven Ajwa dates every day can reduce MDA levels significantly and, thus, has the potential to inhibit the progression of preeclampsia in pregnant women who are at risk of preeclampsia based on stress oxidative mechanism
The Effect Of Carbon Monoxide Gas Exposure Levels On Oxygen Saturation In Parking Attendants
Full text linkParking attendants are susceptible to health problems due to their ongoing exposure to vehicle-related air pollution. A significant contaminant called carbon monoxide (CO) binds to hemoglobin 200 times more strongly than oxygen, forming carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and causing a decrease in blood oxygen saturation. This study aims to investigate how CO exposure affects the oxygen saturation levels of parking attendants at Surabaya's Kapasan Market. The study uses a cross-sectional methodology and quantitative analysis. Thirteen people made up the study's sample size, including all parking attendants at Kapasan Market in Surabaya. The concentration of CO gas, the workday length, and the oxygen saturation levels were the variables examined. The Spearman's rank correlation test was used to examine the data. The average CO gas level was 3.53 PPM, the average workday for the attendants was 7.5 hours, and the average oxygen saturation was 95%, according to the findings. CO levels and oxygen saturation showed a strong correlation (p = 0.010), as did work time and oxygen saturation (p = 0.005). It is advised that parking attendants take frequent breaks from their duties to breathe in fresh air, take vitamins and supplements, eat a healthy diet, and engage in little physical activity
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Activity, Toxicity Test, and Phytochemical Analysis of Roselle Flower Extract
Full text linkHypertension is still one of the biggest health problems in the world, including in Indonesia. The high prevalence rate has encouraged a lot of research to find antihypertensive drugs and other alternative healing methods, especially those using natural ingredients. One plant that has antihypertensive activity is the roselle flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.). This research aimed to observe the inhibitory activity of roselle flower extract on the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), determine the potential toxicity of roselle flower extract on shrimp larvae (Artemia salina Leach), and determine the phytochemical content in it. Roselle flower simplicia was extracted using the maceration method using a 70% ethanol solvent. The extract obtained was then tested for its inhibitory activity against ACE photometrically using a microplate reader. The observed inhibitory activity was calculated in terms of IC50. The toxicity of the extract was determined by the brine shrimp lethality test (BSLT) to see how toxic the roselle flower extract was to shrimp larvae. The secondary metabolite content in the extract was determined qualitatively and quantitatively. The research results showed that the extraction yield obtained was 32,63%. The IC50 value of roselle flower extract against ACE was 295,36 ppm. The toxicity test on shrimp larvae showed that the LC50 value obtained was 334,02 ppm. The results of qualitative phytochemical tests show that roselle flower extract contained flavonoids, quinones, and steroids. The flavonoids and phenolic content in roselle flower extract were 0,42% and 0,91%, respectively. Based on these results, the phytochemical content of roselle flower extract inhibited ACE activity, and its compounds can be used as ingredients for developing hypertension drug
The Combination of Acupressure and Cupping Therapy for Hypertension Patients' Blood Pressure
Full text linkHypertension that is not controlled and occurs in the long term will affect all body organ systems resulting in various complications that can cause death. To prevent complications in hypertension, it is necessary to control hypertension, one of which is by complementary therapy in the form of acupressure and cupping. This study aims to determine differences in blood pressure in patients with hypertension after acupressure therapy combined with cupping therapy with wet cupping therapy. The type of research is Quasy Experiment with pre-post test with a control group design. The study was conducted at the Asy-Syaafi Holistic Center with a sample of 34 hypertension patients where 14 respondents were in the intervention group and 14 respondents in the control group. The data analyst used the Independent T-test. The results found that there was no difference in systolic blood pressure (p-value 0.800) and diastolic (p-value 0.274) between the intervention group and the control group, but there was a significant difference in systolic blood pressure (p-value 0.000) and diastolic (p-value 0.002) in the intervention group. before and after cupping acupressure therapy and there was a difference in systolic (p value 0.000) and diastolic (p value 0.000) blood pressure in the control group before and after wet cupping therapy. it can be concluded that there is no difference in blood pressure between the group given acupressure combination cupping therapy and the group given wet cupping therapy alone
Religiosity-Based on Nurse Performance Model in Ibnu Sina Hospital
Full text linkNurse performance is very important for the success of hospital services to provide patient satisfaction in obtaining maximum nursing care services. Nurse competency in the context of spiritual care is parallel to the nursing process, namely conducting assessments, formulating nursing diagnoses, preparing nursing plans and interventions, and evaluating the patient's spiritual needs. This research aimed to analyze the performance of nurses based on aspects of belief (Religious belief), ritualistic/worship (Religious practice), experience (Religious feeling), knowledge (Religious knowledge), and consequences/application (Religious effect) at Ibnu Sina Hospital Makassar. The research location will be carried out in the inpatient room at Ibnu Sina Hospital Makassar, the sample used is 110. The sampling technique used was proportional random sampling. Ibnu Sina Hospital is one of the hospitals whose service process is always based on Islamic values, so it is important to study the relationship between the concept of Islamic values and the aspect of religiosity. Ibnu Sina Hospital is a hospital whose service process is always based on Islamic values, so it is important to study the relationship between the concept of Islamic values in the aspect of religiosity and the performance achievements of nurses in serving their patients. Based on the research results, it is known that the religious effect dimension is the dimension that contributes most to the preparation of a religiosity-based nurse performance model
In Silico of AMHRII Receptor Binding and Toxicity Prediction of Clitoria ternatea
Full text linkClitoria ternatea compounds show significant potential as herbal drug candidates for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through improving anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) parameters. This study aims to evaluate the potential of these compounds in binding to AMHRII receptors using an in silico approach. Several compounds, baicalein, isorhamnetin, and malvidin, showed high binding affinity towards AMHRII receptors, approaching or even surpassing some control drugs. These compounds have favorable toxicity profiles, with high LD50s, suggesting low toxicity and high safety potential for therapeutic use. Some compounds, such as isorhamnetin, termination, petunidin, malvidin, cyanidin, luteolin, and protocatechuic acid, have an unfavorable number of hydrogen donors, as does gallic acid, which has an unfavorable number of hydrogen acceptors. The development of technologies that improve bioavailability and pharmacokinetics can overcome these challenges. Further studies in vivo are needed to confirm the effectiveness and safety of these compounds in potential clinical therapies and develop innovative herbal therapies for Clitoria ternatea-based PCOS
The Association Between the Characteristics of Pregnant Women with Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Midwifery Care Based on Gender Sensitivity
Full text linkRespectful maternity care must be ensured that all pregnant women can accept it. It is necessary to understand all pregnant women receiving midwifery care with a gender-sensitive approach to prevent the possibility of mistreatment, harassment, or violence during midwifery practice. This study aimed to assess the association between the characteristics of pregnant women and the knowledge and attitudes regarding gender-sensitive midwifery care. This was a cross-sectional study on 200 pregnant women who came to get antenatal care services at independent practice midwives. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to obtain the odds ratio, 95% confidence interval, and p-value for the trend to assess the strength of the association. Data was collected using a questionnaire that was developed and has been assessed for validity and reliability. Pregnant women who actively participate in community activities are associated with good knowledge of midwifery care with a gender sensitivity approach (OR equal 1.51, OR equal 1.16-1.97, p-value equal 0.03). Pregnant women with higher education levels are associated with a good attitude toward midwifery care with a gender sensitivity approach (OR equal 2.02, 95% CI equal 1.01-4.05, p-value equal 0.04). Pregnant women participating in community activities are associated with good knowledge about midwifery care with a gender sensitivity approach, and pregnant women with higher education levels are associated with good attitudes about midwifery care with a gender sensitivity approach (p-value less than 0.001). Midwives and other health workers educate pregnant women in all health facilities at every antenatal visit and community activities such as the village community health center