Advances in Health Sciences Research

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the risk of weaver ulos who carried out the work ergonomics in Martimbang and Kebun Sayur Village Pematang Siantar City. Technology or Method: This was an observational study. The population amounting to 42 people. The level of ergonomics risk related...

Effective HAART reduces blood viral load. This study aims to determine factors which could predict the time to achieve viral load (VL) less than 50 copies/ml in HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). A bidirectional cohort study was conducted in 2007, with records of patients investigated...

Anemia in pregnancy is one of the causes of death in pregnant women. Approximately, 41.8% of anemia cases occurred in pregnant women, with the highest prevalence rate of 61.3% in the African region and 52.5% in the Asian region. WHO states that 58% of anemia in pregnancy is caused by iron deficiency....

Indonesia is estimated to be in the top three countries with a high prevalence of stunting with an average of 37.2% short and very short children under five in 2018 (Riskesdas). One of the causes of stunting is the factor of parenting. Currently, Indonesia is experiencing a drastic economic decline due...

Background: The elderly is prone to health problems such as geriatric syndrome, including cognitive impairment. One of the causes of cognitive impairment is vascular disorders such as hypertension. Although hypertension is not a contagious disease, the percentage of incidence in Central Java Province...

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of heterogeneous disorders characterized by increased levels of glucose in the blood or hyperglycemia, with criteria, namely: random plasma glucose> 200 mg / dl (11.1 mmol / L), fasting plasma glucose / nuchter> 140 mg / dl (7.8 mmol / L) and plasma glucose from the samples...

This research is motivated by the low aspect of skill of students in kasti ball game. The tool used is difficult because it does not match the characteristics of students an Elementary School in Majalengka Regency. The purpose of this study was to improve the playing skills in small ball game learning....

Based on the Public Health Development Index (IPKM) data 2016, the prevalence rate of tobacco consumption in Aceh province is considered high at 36.01% and still below the standard rate of Indonesian tobacco consumption of 32.09%. Various efforts have been made by non-smoking areas (KTR) described in...

Some of the benefits of baby massage include increasing appetite, doubling the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, increasing body weight, increasing endurance, making babies sleep more soundly, and fostering attachment between parents and children. This research aims to determine the effect of infant...

Tuberculosis is an infectious and deadly disease caused by bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Therefore, TB patients must comply with the rules of taking medication and carry out treatment to completion. The purpose of this research is to know the factors associated with treatment adherence in patients...

Metabolic syndrome should be considered an important issue in elderly individuals, as aging is a major contributor to the prevalence of the constellation of cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors that constitute the syndrome. However, recent studies that have investigated metabolic syndrome as a predictor...

Background: Low Back Pain is pain that is located below the lower border of the ribs (costa) and above the folds of the lower buttocks (gluteal inferior), with or without lower leg pain caused by mechanical stimulation, degenerative diseases or sprains and is a global problem and a disease that causes...

Water is an essential substance for body health. A body fluid imbalance leads to dehydration, which is not only detrimental to fitness level and cognitive performance but is also related to psychological disorders and various other chronic diseases. Incidence of dehydration is higher among adolescents...

The Pest Control service business in Indonesia has 750 companies registered as active members in the Indonesian Pest Control Entrepreneurs Association in 2023, one of which is PT Pestindo Central Optima, a company engaged in pest control services with 128 employees in 2022 consisting of 21 staff and...

Intestinal protozoa infections are still a major health concern in tropical countries and considered one of neglected tropical infections. Giardia lamblia as one of the human protozoa can cause significant morbidity. It is associated with lack of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation, such as...

The purpose of this study was to examine the level of emotion between individual game sports and martial arts. This research is a quantitative study with a comparative causal study method. The sample involved in this study were 60 West Java PORDA athletes divided into 2 groups, including 30 athletes...

Premature contractions result in preterm labor and are dangerous for the safety of the fetus. Premature labor or babies born with low birth weight have a risk of developmental disorders, risk of infection and even death. Therefore, medical and nursing management is needed to prevent recurring premature...

Osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal rheumatic disease, affecting 303 million people globally in 2017. One of the physiotherapy modalities commonly utilized to overcome pain in osteoarthritis is Kinesio taping. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Kinesio taping in reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis...

Cervical cancer incidence does not only affect women > 35 years old but also teenagers 15-19 years. Sexual activity a role in the development of cervical cancer. In Bengkulu Province, teenagers have had free sex since age of 14 by 11.11%. While in Senior High School 10 of Bengkulu City highest incidence...

Background: Uric acid is a crystalline acid that is the end product of purine metabolism (a nucleoprotein derived form). Purines are the result of protein metabolism that can form uric acid crystals and can accumulate in the joints of the hands and kidneys / urinary tract. How to care for uric acid is...

Bleeding is a normal body response after tooth extraction. Bleeding can be detrimental if occurs excessively. Excessive bleeding after dental treatment may result in shock, syncope, or even death if not treated properly. Hence, effective hemostatic agents are needed to prevent excessive bleeding. Various...

Complementary traditional health service is a treatment system based on the philosophy of the completeness of human being, so that the patients are viewed holistically and culturally and are treated more humanly. Complementary traditional health service is done by professionally educated traditional...

Hospitalization is one step that because something emergency time. When the children must to stay in the hospital to get treatment and therapy until his return go home. This study was conducted to determine what the factors that influence parent”s of anxiety on the impact of hospitalization inpatient...

Gold nanoparticles are platforms that can be immobilized with a probe; thus, they can be used as biosensors. In the health sector, biosensors are utilized for biomedical applications, such as for DNA marking and cell isolation. In addition, it can be used as a method for Halal Authentication applications...

The case of hypertension is a problem that is often not realized by the public, this disease usually begins to be detected when complications begin with other diseases. Many factors affect the emergence of this case, one of them is an unhealthy lifestyle. Unhealthy lifestyle includes smoking habit, coffee...

Objective: To analyze the effect of smoking on Hemoglobin (Hb) level in the blood of active smokers at Health care center of East Banjarmasin. Technology or Method: This study used Cross-Sectional, with sample 60 people in Health care center area of eastern city of East Banjarmasin . Data analyzed using...

This research was aimed at knowing the impact of aerobic circuit training to the improvement of anaerobic capacity which, in this research, consists of the ability of movement speed, power, power endurance, and the aerobic capacity. The method used to obtain data and goals to be achieved was the experimental...

The code blue system consists of a team formed specifically to treat patients with emergency conditions who are often referred to as the code blue team. But this system is inseparable from problems that sometimes pose challenges for the code blue team and the hospital. Objective: The aim of this study...

The global pandemic of COVID-19 has greatly affected the lives of People Living with Non-Communicable Diseases (PLWNCDs), which in Indonesia are known as Orang yang Hidup dengan Penyakit Tidak Menular. Cardiovascular disease and other major NCDs share similar modifiable risk factors, namely lifestyle...

Exclusive breastfeeding is the most important food for the health of the baby since birth. WHO has recommended Exclusive breastfeeding to infants from birth to 6 months of age. Breastfeeding is essential for optimal growth of both physical and mental and infant intelligence. One of the most common problems...

One of the health effort in terms of reducing deaths from cigarettes each year is to limit smoking consumption through increased intention to quit smoking. Basic Health Research Data 2013 shows that the current proportion of smokers in Aceh province is (29.3%) and the proportion according to smoking...

Chronic illness is a disease that requires long-term treatment and care. Chronic illnesses have a big impact not only on patients but also on family caregivers which can affect the quality of life and even become a burden on family caregivers. This systematic review aims to find out the view of burdens...

Stroke is a health problem that attacks the neurological system. It may result in brain damage, paralysis and even death. Hypertension, smoking, Diabetes Mellitus, heart diseases, blood cholesterol levels, alcohol, and drug abuse are some of the risk factors that can be changed. The total outpatient...

Background: Pregnant mother experienced different level of anxiety in each trimester. The anxiety became higher in the last semester where the time closed to the delivery. Social support was important to decrease anxiety level. The social support could origin from the spouse also healthcare providers...

This research aims to investigate the impact of interval and pyramid training methods with resistance band ladder drills training to increase the physiological ability of female futsal players, including dynamic aerobic and anaerobic abilities, which consists of endurance, strength, speed, agility, power,...

Anxiety is one of the psychological disorders that can occur in children undergoing hospitalization, this impact can interfere with growth and healing process in children that is playing is one of the non pharmacological therapies in children, one of the games is to arrange puzzles. The purpose of this...

Background: patient’s safety is a basic principle of health service. Safety is also a right for the patient in receiving health services. The change of the health service paradigm from safety to safety-quality means not only to increase the quality but also to keep patient safety. In 1999 the Institute...

Curcuma zanthorrhiza Roxb., known as Javanese turmeric or temulawak in Indonesia, has been reported to have several biological activities, including anticarcinogenic effects. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of temulawak rhizome extract on the cell viability, cell cycle distribution, apoptosis...

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease with increasing prevalence worldwide and causing many threatening life complications. Various alternative therapies continue to be developed to control blood sugar level in T2DM, including from tradisional plants. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a traditional...

Problem-based learning is learning where the results of the work process to understand and solve a problem. Study on approach to learning student / students' approaches to learning (SAL) and problem-based learning (PBL) has been observed internationally. However, there is no published research on the...

Objective : A decision support system is expected to be used to the eligibility of firearms giving to participants psychological tests. Method : To determine the eligibility of firearms used fuzzy method with calculations of specific hormone impulsive, susceptive, aggressive, impulses to self-injury,...

The research is driven by the lack of interest of graduates in entrepreneurship in dental nursing. There are around 1.5% of graduates from 2015 to 2018 Diploma III dental nursing programs who have become entrepreneurs in the field of dental nursing. Also, graduates work as civil servants or employees...

Adolescence occurs with several major changes. Formation of patterns of behavior such as sexual activity that substantially. One of the impacts arising from sexual behavior is pregnancy in adolescents. Adolescent pregnancy is very closely related to unwanted pregnancies. One way that can be done to increase...

Cigarette smoke contains numerous substances containing free radicals and can prompt oxidative pressure. The buildup of free radicals cannot be neutralized by antioxidants for essential cancer prevention agent supplements from outside. In relation to that, the peel of citrus sinensis is expected to contain...

Background: Current nursing students are mostly from a generation native to information technology use. They are expected to be familiar with the use of technology in telenursing, which is more needed in these times. However, whether their technology use affects their perception of telenursing is unknown....

At this time many sports activities other than to improve physical abilities, are also packaged to be able to increase the agility of life. Life agility is a skill to overcome life’s problems. In relation to the military, a soldier is not only demanded to improve physically to support unit tasks, but...

The morbidity rate is one indicator to measure the degree of health. In 2015, the morbidity rate for the elderly in Indonesia was 28.62%. However, the percentage of urban elderly morbidity rate of 26.89%. This study aims to determine factors related to the utilization of health services by the elderly...

Improving the quality of family planning services is carried out to assist family planning acceptors to achieve optimal individual health. In the effort to realize quality contraceptive services, it is necessary to provide the necessary facilities to support safe contraceptive services, competent health...

Blood glucose stability is important for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in order to reduce the risk of co-morbidity due to diabetes mellitus. The stability of blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus was influenced by several factors such as age, sex, duration of illness, race, diabetes...

Background: This study aims to explore kinds of non-pharmacological pain management most frequently used by nurse and to examine the effects of the non-pharmacological on health outcomes in maternity nursing. Methods: Databases searched for books and electronic journal that were published from the search...

Background: Supervision as an assessment, mentoring and evaluation activity is one of the important parts in managerial nursing. Studies show nurses’ performance still shows suboptimal results. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of PRIMA supervision on the performance...

Treatment compliance of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) important to improve morbidity and one of keys to successful treatment in children with ALL. Sahabat Anak Kanker Malang is a non-state community of self-help group cancer engaged to build positive perceptions of patients and families about the...

Objective : Information sistem has been important elements in an organisation but getting higher information technology implementation cost requires any company or organization to implement an effective operation of information technology. Information technology was expected to help organization in achieveing...

Hospital is a place with the highest risk of Covid-19 transmission. Healthcare workers should apply safety precautions in order to avoid infection. This study was conducted to obtain information about hospital loci (rooms) that are at risk of transmission of the SARSCov-2 virus. Six hospitals located...

The research aim on surveying the prevalence on physical inactivity in Indonesian Universities lecturers. It is population-based study, using stratified random sampling. A total of 120 lecturers will be interviewed using Global Physical Questionnaire (GPAQ). The average MET of UPI teaching staff is 3758...

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability. Giving strengthening exercises, especially hip and quadriceps exercises, can help improve the physical function of mild to moderate KOA patients and affect the biomechanics of the hip—the main factor for maintaining stability in the frontal...

A majority of TB cases in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province were found in Kupang City. This study aims to identify the influence of informal religious leaders (IRL) in finding and referring TB suspects. The research was a quasi-experimental one-group design with pre-test and post-test consisting of 2...

Background: There are around 33 million stroke patients around the world. More than 12 million people experience moderate to severe moderate disabilities. Complications caused by stroke are the occurrence of decubitus/pressure ulcer due to immobilization that often occurs in the hips, buttocks, leg joints...

Pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has an impact on the life quality of health workers as the frontline in handling COVID-19 patients. This study aims to determine health workers’ quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted in a observation with cross sectional...

Patient centered is designed for self-regulation in a case, one of them is Diabetes mellitus. It makes lifestyle changes to increase adaptability and behavior among patients. It may reduce patient visits and become one of the activity programs in the nursing care delivery system. However, it is not appropriate...

The aims of this study were to investigate early childhood (4 years old) physical activity and sedentary behavior in rural and urban. The subject of this study are 48 early childhood, they are a member of the childcare institution representing rural and urban areas. Childcare institutions who participate...

Background: Obstacles encountered after childbirth and the time that follows are pressures for mothers that have an impact on the perinatal process and the mother's mental health. The psychological coping reaction of helplessness and despair in the lactation process is one of the psychological elements...

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by plasmodium sp. Resistance to antimalarial drug urges the finding of new antimalarial agents. One of the potential agents is a chalcone derivate namely (E) - 1 - (4 - aminophenyll) - 3 - (2,3 - dimethoxyphenyl) prop - 2 - en - 1 - one. Objective : This study...

The Covid-19 pandemic will indirectly have an impact on the ability of families to meet basic needs, including food needs for families with low economic level. Although it has not happened yet, it could resemble the economic crisis that took place two decades ago. From the analysis conducted by WHO and...

Background: Children with the correct habit of brushing have a smaller incidence of dental caries compared to children who rarely brush their teeth. The survey of Indonesia suggested that the prevalence of behavior tooth brushing increase from 2,3 in 2013 to 2,8 in 2018. Objective: To identify relationship...

Intensive care unit is one of a unit care for patients with critical condition. This condition can cause patient’s family feel anxious. Communication skill by nurse can help patients and their families to communicate their feelings more effectively. This research aims to reveal The Correlation of Nurses’...

Hemodialysis is one of the treatments for patient with chronic renal failure. Previous study showed that the level of self efficacy could prevent complication and improve quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the patients’ self efficacy in chronic renal failure who underwent hemodialysis...

Quality of life is as one an indicator to profile development of the country and as mentioned in sustainability development goals that committed will be achieved in 2019. Quality of children is definitely related to encourage the good habit that can continue sly practice in future life. It can be obtained...

Objective: To awareness in securing digital data either offline or online. Technology or Method: Based on literature studies that have been done, the increase in Internet users is not comparable with increased awareness of data security or information by users, which causes vulnerability to users of...

Postpartum blues in postpartum mothers are often neglected and ignored so they are not diagnosed and are not cared for properly. If the postpartum blues cannot be recovered, this situation will be developing into postpartum depression and even postpartum psychosis. The rate of postpartum blues incidents...

Delays in access to assessment and intervention services for children with special needs are still a major issue. Case finding of Children with Special Needs often occurs when children enter school age. Children’s development is often far behind compared to their peers at this age. This is an important...

Stroke is the world's second largest cause of mortality and the leading cause of disability. The report of incidence and prevalence of stroke by cause in Indonesia based on national population was limited. The objective of this study was to explore the incidence and prevalence of stroke and cause...

Making wigs is a job that requires high accuracy and concentration. If done for a long time with a heavy workload, and work posturethat is not ergonomic can cause work fatigue and eyestrain on workers. The work environment in the form of lighting that does not meet the requirements also affects the health...

Forest fires and wetlands has become one of the most serious issues faced by Indonesia these days. Wetlands is an area with a high potential for fires, especially when entering the dry season. Fires keeps occurring in forest and lands all over Indonesia, including Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province....

Practice learning model in nursing college of Indonesia are various and depends on its each targeted alumni profile. The Nursing College in Sukabumi have implemented ACTIVE model which effectivity have been evaluated periodically. Student ability to apply of nursing process, management process, and their’s...

Safety Riding behavior is an effort made to minimize the level of danger and maximize safety in driving, in order to create a condition that does not endanger other riders and is aware of possible dangers that can occur around us and understands how to prevent and overcome them. The factors that affect...

Ampatin smoked sausage made from tofu pulp flour and Pangasius sp. is a high-protein product innovation. Amino acids composition will determine the quality of protein, which is an important micronutrient for the human body. Smoking technique is a process of utilizing heat and smoke from burning wood...

Objective: Implements huffman bigram algorithm for data compression process in .txt extension Files. Method: This study used literature study to study books relevant to existing literatures, then experiment with data compression process using the huffman bigram algorithm. Samples of data used as experiments...

Excessive use of the internet in adolescents can raise the risk of violence in cyberspace (cyberbullying). The impact of cyberbullying can range from depression to suicide and can reduce achievement levels at school. Adolescents who commit cyberbullying are caused by a lack of communication and affection...

The role of pentoxifylline in acute ischemic stroke lacks objective markers of its efficacy. In this study, we used blood viscosity as a specific marker to evaluate the efficacy of pentoxifylline. Objectives: This quasi-experimental study aimed to analyze pentoxifylline as an antihemorrheologic agent...

Vocational school is an educational institution that combines expertise programs into work practice programs. The large number of work practices carried out makes students close to the dangers in the workshop, if students are not balanced with knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS), the actions...

The content of fermented carbohydrates in chicken bananas (musa acuminata colla) can cause the oral cavity to become acidic and in a state of the acidic oral cavity can trigger the process of caries. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of salivary pH before and after consuming chicken...

The requirement of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS CoV-2) testing particularly with Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) technology grow-up in line with the enhancement of Covid-19 pandemic. RT- PCR made a pivotal role in SARS-CoV-2 testing, although it is not suitable for high density...

Disease patterns are important to provide an overview of the health situation. It could be used to formulate health policy, improve quality of health care or set the appropriate budget allocations. Objective: This study aims to analyze the pattern of the disease in adult hospitalized BPJS patients. Method:...

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that affects the joints and is the most prevalent type of musculoskeletal ailment worldwide, particularly in Indonesia. Methods: According to the following inclusion criteria, the study was conducted: Adults between the ages of 45...

Objective: Based on the result of discussions with 5 families of children with mental retardation in December 2016 that the family experience to train the independence of children with mental retardation is different. Family teaches his son to be able to do shower activities, oral hygiene, dressed neatly,...

Midlife people tend to gain weight with age, contributing to poor health. Personality traits are often linked to health outcomes that have adverse effects. The ways of thinking, feeling, and acting summed up by broad personality traits may make people more likely to become obese. The results of previous...

Parents especially mothers who have autistic children have their own stress and need coping strategies to overcome them. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors that influence coping strategies of mothers who have children with autism in Arogya Mitra Acupuncture Klaten. We used a...

Kaempferia galanga has anti-inflammatory activity and worth developing as lipoxygenase inhibitors. The aim of this study was to determined δ-3-carene, one of the potential compounds of K. galanga, as a lipoxygenase inhibitor. The LOX-inhibitor activity was tested in-vitro. The result showed that the...

One of the most common causes of mortality in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is cardiovascular disease. Electrocardiography (ECG) is considered as a screening technique for cardiovascular disease, particularly in individuals who have hypertension or are suspected of having cardiovascular disease....

Dengue infection control is one of the main priority health programs in Indonesia. Although the vector control has been implemented, the dengue fever outbreak cannot be prevented. Hence, another preventive approach, such as dengue vaccination needs to be carried out. To accelerate towards independency...

Background: This research aims to analyze the strategy of Petukangan hospital in the utilization of obstetric services during the covid-19 pandemic period the effect on the cash flow of Petukangan Hospital. Method: This research with case study design using secondary data of polyclinic patients and obstetric...

Deparaffinization is the initial stage in the staining process which aims to remove paraffin from the tissue so that it can absorb the dye properly. The solution used at this stage is xylol because it is non-polar. However, in its use xylol has disadvantages, one of which is toxic. Lerak contains saponin...

Ergogenic is defined as the equipment, techniques and substances used to enhance sports performance. Ergogenic aid is classified into various forms, such as nutritional, pharmacological and physiological. One of the most well-known natural ingredients as an ergogenic substance is ginseng (Panax ginseng)....

A number of studies have found evidence to support the hypothesis that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in pregnant women can increase the risk of impaired fetal growth. This study aims to analyze the relationship of environmental tobacco smoke exposure with the incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW)....

Nowadays the phenomenon of bullying ironically occurs among teens and it can affect the psychological condition of the teenagers who are bullied especially during the transition period, teens tend to break the bonds of parents and turn to peers for socializing. Those teenagers are required to conform...

Access to safety drinking water is one of problems during and after emergency phase in disaster. Disaster victims have higher risk to get water-borned diseases due to lack of safety drinking water as well as poor hygiene and sanitation. Our invention is an appropriate technology which intended to provide...

Work fatigue is one factor that can cause errors at work. Burnout is an individual problem that requires physical, mental, and emotional transition due to long-term stress. Burnout is a problem for organizations that cause a decrease in work productivity. The nurse is one of the health workers who determine...

Objective: a comparative study for effect of intelligence, stress and emotion on student learning in area department of students Sari Mulia School of Health Sciences.Technology or Method: This research uses the Experimental method, analyzed data by grouping the existing data based on emotional intelligence,...

Intravenous (IV) incompatibility is one of the obstacles in achieving the intended therapeutic goals. Norepinephrine-dobutamine is common inotropes that often meet with other injections and somehow cause incompatibility risk. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the compatibility of norepinephrine-dobutamine...