International journal of health & medical sciences
Not a member yet
213 research outputs found
Sort by
Anxiety and perinatal depression in high-risk pregnancies at the fetomaternal polyclinic RSUP Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah
Get PDFBackground: In this phase, a woman is prone to experiencing mental disorders due to an increase in psychological distress. There is some evidence that psychological stress during this period can have deleterious effects on the mother's health and may harm the child. The most common psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period are anxiety disorders and depression. Objective: To determine the prevalence of perinatal anxiety and depression in high-risk pregnancies. Method: The research sample was pregnant and postpartum women who checked themselves into the fetomaternal polyclinic at RSUP Prof. dr. IGNG Ngoerah as many as 41 people. The research was conducted by distributing the Beck Anxiety Inventory and Beck Depression Inventory questionnaires to the research sample. The research was conducted from October 1 2022 to October 31, 2022. Results: In this study, 7 people (17.1%) experienced mild anxiety and 11 people (26.8%) experienced moderate anxiety. For the prevalence of depression, 6 people (14.6%) had mild depression and 15 people (36.6%) had moderate depression. Perinatal anxiety and depression disorders are most commonly found in pregnant women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. 
Study on the impact of the pharmaceutical industry on economic development and investment opportunities in Vietnam
Get PDFThe pharmaceutical industry plays a pivotal role in the economic development of countries worldwide. In the case of Vietnam, the pharmaceutical sector has shown significant growth and potential, raising questions about its specific influence on the country's overall economic progress and investment prospects. This article aims to address this knowledge gap by analyzing and synthesizing findings from specific studies cited in the literature. By examining the problem statement, this research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between the pharmaceutical industry, economic development, and investment opportunities in Vietnam
The relationship between fear of missing out, impulsivity toward stress, anxiety, and depression among crypto asset traders in Indonesia
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on every aspect of human life, from health issues to economic problems, where high unemployment rates and many businesses experience stagnation. When someone experiences financial anxiety, it will certainly affect their financial behavior. In this case, trading crypto assets is very attractive to investors because asset value increases can be achieved quickly, but asset value decreases can also occur just as quickly. The mental impact that occurs from this phenomenon needs to be known. Analytical observational research with a cross-sectional study design on 207 subjects who have crypto accounts and are trading crypto assets. The sample was obtained through voluntary sampling via social media and crypto communities throughout Indonesia. Out of 207 research subjects, there were 88.4% of crypto asset traders experienced FoMO, 90.33% experienced impulsivity, and there was a relationship between FoMO and impulsivity (p=0.001, cc=0.228), FoMO and stress (p=0.000, cc=0.289), FoMO and anxiety (p=0.040, cc=0.143), FoMO and depression (p=0.000, cc=0.218), impulsivity and stress (p=0.000, cc=0.303), impulsivity and anxiety (p=0.000, cc=0.352), and impulsivity and depression (p=0.000, cc=0.360). The reliability test of the FoMO questionnaire was (? cronbach=0.504), validity test (KMO=0.599, commonalities of each question item >0.50).
Psychoneuroimmunology of depression and its relation to the gut-brain axis: Literature review
Get PDFBackground: Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) or also called psychoneuroendocrinology is the study of how psychological, neural, and immunological processes interact and influence human health and behavior. It is known that psychosocial factors contribute to the development of many diseases and that the immune system plays an important role in this relationship. Likewise, immune system signals in the brain affect mood, cognitive function, and behavior. Method: Literature review through scientific sources from books and journals related to the psychoneuroimmunology of depression and its relationship with the gut-brain axis. Discussion: Several studies have shown that patients with severe mental disorders including depression are affected by various changes in the gut microbiota and increased intestinal permeability. The gut microbiota can activate the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis through some mediators that cross the blood-brain barrier and include antigens, microbes, cytokines, and prostaglandins. Some bacterias release neurotransmitters that can interact directly with the vagus nerve. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis activation can influence gut microbiota and gut permeability. An imbalance in intestinal flora can reduce protective properties, and increase neurotoxins and inflammatory mediators, causing nerve damage from the synaptic cleft which causes depression. Conclusion: There is an interrelated relationship between the psychoneuroimmunology of depression and the gut-brain axis.
Depression due to loss of a parent in a child with HIV: Case report
Get PDFHIV-infected and HIV-affected children experience grief from the death of their family, many caregiver transitions, and the potentially traumatic experience of living under stigma. Boy patient, 9 years old, Hindu, Balinese, single, not working, was consulted from the pediatric department and admitted in the Cempaka room of Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah on April 6, 2023. From auto-anamnesis, he has a depressive mood, loss of interest and excitement, weight loss, fatigue or loss of energy, insomnia, psychomotor agitation, or retardation. The patient was diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 2014 when he was a year and six months old. The patient lost his father in February 2023. The patient experienced depression caused by psychosocial stressors because of the loss of his father and was diagnosed with HIV. HIV-infected children are prone to get depression. One of the psychosocial stressors experienced by children with HIV is the prolonged mourning process due to the loss of a family member. Comprehensive treatment is needed in the form of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Family support is the most important thing in relieving symptoms of depression and increasing medication adherence
Association between hemoglobin levels and depression status in geriatric patients at Prof. DR. I. G. N. G. Ngoerah General Hospital
Get PDFBackground: There is evidence of decreased hemoglobin levels as long as an ageing process in the elderly. Low hemoglobin level conditions not only influence physical status but also mental function in the elderly. Objective: to know the association between hemoglobin level and depression status in the elderly. Methods: This is an analytic cross-sectional study. Data were derived from medical records of elderly/Geriatric patients (age>60 years old) admitted to the Internal Medicine Department of Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital between January to July 2018. Anemia status was defined using WHO criteria and depression was defined using Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) questionnaires. We use an independent t-test to know the association between a categorical and numeric variable with normal distribution. Statistically significant if p < 0.05. Results: A total of 102 patient was enrolled in this study consisting of 47,05% male and 52,94% female. The prevalence of depression in the elderly was 27,45% and there is no statistically different based on age and sex. There is an association between hemoglobin level and depression in the elderly (p=0,037; CI 0,76-3,14). Logistic regression analysis shows that age and hemoglobin level impact depression status in the elderly.
Life review therapy in the elderly with Alzheimer's dementia: A case report
Get PDFAging is an inevitable process experienced by everyone and is closely associated with a decline in both physical and mental functions. Physically, the elderly are vulnerable to age-related diseases, including dementia. Life Review Therapy (LRT) emerges as a non-pharmacological intervention that assists the elderly in reflecting on and contemplating various aspects of their lives. The roots of this therapy are based on Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory and aim to enhance emotional and psychological well-being through the process of recalling and narrating life experiences. The steps of LRT involve discussions about successes, failures, and significant events in life, with the goal of rebuilding meaning and providing satisfaction. In cases of dementia, LRT can provide cognitive stimulation, allowing individuals to engage in thinking and remembering activities, potentially improving cognitive function. This therapy can also strengthen social relationships and offer opportunities for individuals to share their life stories with others
The effect of providing counseling on efforts to prevent degenerative diseases on clean and healthy living behaviors in school settings for adolescents at SMK I Sumbawa
Get PDFDegenerative disease is a disease that arises due to the deterioration of organ function due to the aging process and is one of the biggest causes of death in the world, causing 60% of deaths and 40% of the global disease burden. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 17 million people are dying from degenerative diseases every year (Departemen Kesehatan RI, 2005). Efforts to increase clean and healthy living behavior in adolescents require counseling to adolescents, especially regarding various kinds of degenerative diseases and prevention efforts that must be done. The preliminary study conducted by the researcher is that out of 50 students at SMK 1 Sumbawa, it is known that 45 class XI students have never received counseling/knowledge about degenerative diseases, and 35 of them have a negative lifestyle, including often eating instant noodles, fried snacks, etc. (SMK 1 Sumbawa, 2023). The method used was pre-experimental, namely one group pretest-posttest design. This study aims to determine the effect of providing counseling on efforts to prevent degenerative diseases on clean and healthy living behavior in school settings in adolescents at SMK I Sumbawa. The location of data collection was carried out at SMK1 Sumbawa
Fingertip injury: A case report in emergency departments
Get PDFFingertip injury is one of the most common injuries to the hand. Injuries can include damage to the skin and soft tissue, bones (distal phalanx), nails and nailbed. The fingertips are rich in nerves and very sensitive. Without prompt and precise treatment, finger injuries can interfere with the complex function of the hand and may result in permanent deformity and disability. This report aims to report management in patients with fingertip injury. A 25-year- male patient with fingertip injury in the area of the right index finger. The results of the localis status examination found a laceration measuring 3x1,5 cm with uneved edges in aspectus volar in the distal phalanx in the II digit along with tenderness and no limited finger movement. Patients treated with pharmacotherapy and operative measures for the reconstruction of fingertip injuries, with a local flap using the V-Y flap method
Characteristics of patients with decompression illness at the hyperbaric polyclinic of Prof IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital Bali before the COVID-19 pandemic
Get PDFDecompression illness (DCI) is an injury suffered by divers due to the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream and tissues during or after a pressure drop in the surrounding environment when diving. Bali is one of the most famous diving spots in Southeast Asia and also has a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) center in Prof. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital. This study aims to determine the characteristic of DCI patients at the Hyperbaric Polyclinic in Prof. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali before the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive retrospective study has conducted by descriptive retrospective by collecting administrative data at the Hyperbaric Polyclinic of Prof. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital in 2018-2019. The required examination data are demographic data, diver profiles, DCI characteristics, and the previous therapy. Data analysis using SPSS Version 24. Most DCI patients in this study were foreigner (88.1%), men (53.2%), normal BMI (37.3%), no prior history of disease (88.9%), diving depth >20 meters (n=79, 62.7%), average surface interval 101,184 minutes (30-1440 minutes), diving duration 1-3 hours (n=69.54.8%), DCI type 2 (58.7%) with major severity (57.9%). Of the overall patients, 14.3% rapid ascent, 2.4% panicked while diving, 10.3% made flights and 6.3% climbed after diving