Advances in Health Sciences Research
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Pocket Book To Improve Cadres’ Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Early Detection of Stunting
Yuni Ginarsih, Ira Rahayu Tyar Sari, Fitria Nurwulansari
Posyandu is a type of community resource management and organization that is done for, by, with, and for the community in the implementation of health development. Posyandu Empowerment needs to be supported by cadres who are qualified to detect stunting early. Various media can be used to improve the...
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Association Between Tobacco Smoking and Gum Bleeding in Indonesian Population: Results of a National Study in 2018
Lelly Andayasari, Rofingatul Mubasyiroh, Iin Nurlinawati, Ika Saptarini, Irna Sufiawaty
Smoking is a risk factor for pathologic diseases both locally in the oral cavity and systemic diseases. Smoking tobacco has been associated with an increased risk of periodontitis. The National Basic Health Research, RISKESDAS 2018 conducted by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, shows...
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The Quality Of Life Of Post-Stroke Patients At The Nerve Clinic Of Ulin General Hospital In Banjarmasin
Mohammad Basit, Dini Rahmayani
Objective: Post-Stroke Clients will experience psychological disorders. Psychological disorders occur because of inability to undergo daily activities, as usual, so often appear on the client is unstable emotions and will impact on the quality life of post-stroke patients. A description of the psychological...
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Literature Review: Effect of 30° Head Up Position Intervention on Increased Cerebral Tissue Perfusion in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients
Luluk Widarti, Dony Sulystiono, Muhammad Afif Hilmi Masyfahani, Siti Maemonah, Ani Intiyati
Stroke is a neurological deficit that has a sudden onset, lasts more than 24 hours and is caused by cerebrovascular disease. Stroke or cerebrovascular injury is a condition in which the brain loses function due to cessation/reduced blood supply. The description of the amount of oxygen content contained...
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Diphtheria Outbreaks in Indonesia 2017 Prevention for Asian Games and Asian Para Games Events
Masdalina Pane, Sri Sulasmi, Elvieda Sariwati, Fiona Kong, Aulia Rahman
Asian Games and Asian Para Games 2018 were held consecutively in August and October 2018 in Indonesia. Unfortunately, national diphtheria outbreak in Indonesia occurs from December 2017 to February 2018. The Outbreak Response Immunization (ORI) commenced on 11 December 2017 for the affected regions....
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The Effect of Asmed Lasti Exercises on the Blood Pressure of the Elderly at Nursing Home
Mahdalena, Rutmauli Hutagaol, Arif Rahman Hakim, M. Raihan Ansari Saleh, Selfia Rizky, Dea Gladies Puspitasari, Erlina Rahmah
Hypertension is a significant public health problem and is one of the main causes of premature death worldwide Hypertension exercise is one of the interventions for preventing and managing hypertension that can reduce blood pressure. This research aimed to identify the effect of Asmed Lasti Exercises...
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A Case Study of Utilizing Bio Sterilizer in a Hospital to Reduce Bacteria Density
Joko Irianto, Eva Laelasari, Athena Anwar, Kambang Sariadji
Bacteria live and grow anywhere, especially in hospitals as a place of patient care. An infected person, when coughing and touching objects, will deliver the transmission to the surrounding environment. Air is a potential means for viruses and bacteria to act as intermediaries for the transmission of...
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Client’s Perceptions of Drug Abusers on the Thematic Group Activities (TGA) Innovation Program at the Rehabilitation Center of National Narcotics Agency (BNN)
Raharni Raharni, Riza Sarasvita, Siti Isfandari
The problem of narcotics in Indonesia still requires high attention and vigilance. UNODC World Drug Report reported that 269 million people worldwide abuse drugs. In Indonesia, the drug abuse prevalence rate is above 2.5%. Thematic Group Activities (TGA) is an innovation program with individual-based...
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Effect of Ardisia elliptica Thunb. on Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Rat Models
Kurnia Agustini, Idah Rosidah, Ngatinem Ngatinem, Sri Ningsih, Julham Effendi, Muhammad Amin, Bhintarti Suryohastari
Ardisia elliptica is one of Indonesian medicinal plants known as Lampeni. Some studies proved that Ardisia elliptica has activities as antibacterial, antiviral, antiplatelet, antiplasmodial and antiproliferative in cancer cell line. Its leaves contain some phytochemical compounds such as α-amyrin, β-amyrin...
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The Nitric Oxide-Induced Immune Effect After Temulawak (Curcuma Xanthorrhizae Roxb.) Starch Treatment on Cyclophosphamide-Induced Rats
Tiya N. Renggani, Idah Rosidah, Shelvi Listiana, Nizar, Kurnia Agustini, Sri Ningsih
Temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhizae RoxB.) is known as an immunostimulant medicinal herb, however its starch has not been extensively investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the immunostimulant effects of temulawak starch (TS) in cyclophosphamide (CYD)-induced Sprague-Dawley male rats. Temulawak...
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Study of Tablet Formulations Containing a Combination of Secang (Caesalpinia sappan L) and Gambir (Uncaria Gambir Hunter Roxb) Extracts as Uric Acid Lowering Agents
Sri Ningsih, Nisrina Firdausi, Julham Efendi, Nizar Nizar, Fahleni Fahleni
The number of people with hyperuricemia tends to increase in line with the growth in the level of community welfare. The proportional combination of secang and gambir extract (formula extract = FE) was proven to be able to reduce blood uric acid levels with an effective dose of 75 mg/kg bw (body weight)...
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Convalescent Plasma Effect to Neutralization Antibody and Inflammation Parameter Level in Moderate COVID-19 Patients
Theresia M. Rahardjo, Hendra Subroto, Christian Adiutama, Mochamad Fachrureza, Anita Ramlie, Aloysius Suryawan, Diana K. Jasaputra, Jeffrey C. Mahardhika
The pandemic of COVID-19 continues with new variants. More than 401 million people in the world infected by COVID-19 and approximately 5.7 million people lost their lives. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has respiratory system as a target. This virus uses a receptor binding...
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The Journey of Clinical Manifestation Covid-19 After Favipiravir Treatment
Armedy R. Hasugian
The Clinical Manifestation Journey of Covid-19 is unpredictable, even after antiviral treatment. Favipiravir is one of the promising antivirals that is expected to stop the development of the disease so that it can eliminate the clinical symptoms of Covid-19. The question is to what extent the drug Favipiravir...
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Effectiveness of CoronaVac Vaccine in Health Workers in Indonesia: A Case-Control Study
Delima Delima, Nurhayati Nurhayati, Sri Idaiani, Harimat Hendarwan, Lucie Widowati, Ingan Ukur Tarigan, Nurfi Afriansyah, Sundari Wirasmi, Diah Yunitawati, Setyo Adiningsih, Hadjar Siswantoro, Tince A. Jovina, Yenni Risniati, Rossa Avrina, Armaji K. Syarif, Nita Prihartini, Narendro Arifia, Yusi D. Nurcahyani, Evi I. Natalia, Made D. Susilawati, Devi Anisiska, Mawari Edy, Timor Utama
Despite various platforms, vaccines are expected to be an essential effort to control COVID-19. Phase 3 clinical trials for CoronaVac, one of the inactivated virus vaccines, in Indonesia showed a promising efficacy of 65.3%. This study aimed to assess CoronaVac effectiveness in health workers against...
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The Effectiveness of Covid-19 Vaccination in Indonesian Population: A Case-Control Study Protocol
Sri Idaiani, Nurhayati Nurhayati, Delima Delima, Harimat Hendarwan, Lucie Widowati, Ingan U. Tarigan, Nurfi Afriansyah, Sundari Wirasmi, Diah Yunitawati, Setyo Adiningsih, Hadjar Siswantoro, Tince A. Jovina, Yenni Risniati, Rossa Avrina, Armaji K. Syarif, Nita Prihartini, Narendro Arifia, Yusi D. Nurcahyani, Evi I. Natalia, Made D. Susilawati, Jarir A. Thobari
It is essential to prove a vaccination program's effectiveness before initiating such a program to the entire population. Accordingly, the government of Indonesia has conducted research at the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination program. The general objective of the current study was to assess...
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The Potency of Piperine as Magnesium Bioenhancer in Mice Lung
Tri Yuliani, Hikmat Hikmat, Indah D. Dewijanti, Rizna T. Dewi, Marissa Angelina, Sofa Fajriah, Instiaty Instiaty
Magnesium (Mg) deficiency is found in many disease conditions ranging from infectious diseases to degenerative diseases. In COVID-19, magnesium deficiency is associated with susceptibility to infection and the development of severe infections. In this disease, magnesium has been suggested to play a role...
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Antifungal Combination of Miconazole and Sulfur for the Treatment of Dermatophytosis
Dwi Endrawati, Ermayati Ermayati, Suherman Suherman, Eni Kusumaningtyas, Riza Z. Ahmad
Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection of keratinized tissue (skin, hair, and nails) caused by three genera of dermatophytes: Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic disease that easily spreads to other animals as well as to humans. Long treatment will give great loss...
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Production and Characterization of Human Insulin Precursor in Pichia Pastoris X-33
Dudi Hardianto, Efrida Martius, Fahroziah Assyifa, Dihan Laziba, Uli J. Nasution, Fransiska C. Sekaringtyas, Juwartina I. Royani
The prevalence of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) has increased significantly in the last decades, resulting in an increased demand for insulin. In addition, new routes of oral and inhaled insulin require higher doses thus increasing insulin requirements. Insulin is the primary drug in patients...
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Effect of Sterilization on Protein Adsorption of Micro- and Nano-sized Aluminum Hydroxide Adjuvant
Damai Ria Setyawati, Sjaikhurrizal El Muttaqien, Donny Ramadhan, Etik Mardliyati
Aluminum hydroxide (AH) is one of the aluminum-based adjuvants that forms needle-like crystalline structure with the average particle size of 1–20 µm. Due to their favorable safety profile, AH adjuvant has been used widely in various human vaccine in diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis, and papilloma...
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Cloning and Expression of HBcAg Using Food Grade Vector pNZ8149 in Lactococcus Lactis for the Development of HBV Therapeutic Vaccine
Rifqiyah N. Umami, Rahma I. Anwar, Hidayah Murtiyaningsih, Apon Z. Mustopa
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major cause of chronic liver diseases which may develop into cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although HBV prophylactic vaccine is available, currently there is no complete cure for chronic hepatitis B (CHB). One of the alternatives for CHB treatment...
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Molecular Detection of Eimeria Zuernii in Cattle in Malang, East Java, Indonesia by Nested-PCR
Fitrine Ekawasti, April H. Wardhana, Farlin Nepho, Eko S. Purwanto, Dyah H. Sawitri, Eny Martindah
Coccidiosis continues to be one of the most important issues in animal health and generates significant economic losses to the livestock industry in Indonesia, specifically due to Eimeria spp. Infections. Eimeria are specific to a particular host Eimeria and multi-species infections are more prevalent...
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Genetic Variation of the Causal Agent of Sheep-Associated Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Buffalo in Indonesia: Using a Repeat-Sequence Polymerase Chain Reaction
Agus Wiyono, Muharam Saepulloh, Rini Damayanti
A study on the genetic variation of Ovine Herpesvirus-2 (OVH-2), the causal agent of sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever (SA-MCF), in buffalo in Indonesia using a repeat-sequence polymerase chain reaction (RS-PCR) has been conducted. Samples of heparinized blood and/or pre-scapular or pre-femoral...
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Artemisinin and Artemisia Annua Leaf Ether Extract for the Treatment of Coccidosis in Chicken
April H. Wardhana, Ening Wiedosari
The widespread occurrence of coccidiostat resistance in chicken farms has prompted the search for alternatives to treat coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of standard artemisinin and Artemisia annua (A. annua) leaf ether extract when administered at 3–2–3...
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Evaluation of Gamal Leaves (Gliricidia Sepium) as Anthelmintic Forages Against Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep
Dyah H. Sawitri, April H. Wardhana, Farlin Nefho, Eko Setyo Purwanto, Eny Martindah, Wisri Puastuti
Several studies have demonstrated that ruminant-fed forages containing bioactive anthelmintics (tannins, alkaloids, and flavonoids) can be used to suppress nematode worms. The objective of this study was to examine any potential direct anthelmintic effects of G.sepium leaves containing Plant Secondary...
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The Utilization of Chitosan in Streptococcus Agalactiae Encapsulation as Mastitis Vaccine Carrier Candidate
Dadang Priyoatmojo, Tri Handayani, Afi C. Trinugraha, Teguh Wahyono, Ade L. Yunus, Abdi W. Septama
Mastitis is a disease in dairy cattle that causes economic losses to farmers around the world. Mastitis is caused by microbes with Streptococcus agalactiae being the main cause of subclinical mastitis. The prevention and control of mastitis is through sanitation management, drug administration and vaccination...
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The Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Elementary School Students in Buton, Province of South Sulawesi
R. A. Wigati, Dicky Andiarsa, Nurhidayati Nurhidayati, Tri Ramadhani, Yusnita M. Anggraini
Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) is a common global helminth infection. Children have a high risk of infection with STH. Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to STH infections due to ideal environmental and socioeconomic conditions in many areas. Nearly, 200 million people across 31 provinces are estimated...
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Seroprevalence of Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Pigs and Cattle: An Evaluation from Tangerang Regency
Muhammad U. Riandi, Mara Ipa, Tri Wahono, Joni Hendri, Subangkit, Triwibowo A. Garjito
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a zoonotic vector-borne disease in humans and animals in the Asia Pacific. This RNA virus is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites from viral amplifiers, such as pigs, poultry, bats, and other vertebrates. In the spread of JEV, herons are considered the reservoir,...
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Determinants of Community Distrust of Drugs Deliverers in the Catchment Areas of Waihaong and Air Salobar Health Centers, Ambon
Ezra P. A. Siwtiory, Christiana R. Titaley, Nathalie E. Kailola, Yuniasih M. J. Taihuttu, Bertha J. Que, Chrisia J. Kakisina, Cindy Kamarmir, Alison Krentel
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a chronic infectious disease caused by worms from the nematode group. Mass drug administration (MDA) for LF is carried out in endemic communities to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Previous analysis shows that one of the factors associated with community compliance with taking...
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Update on Human Schistosomiasis Prevalence and Schistosomiasis Control Intervention in Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Anis N. Widayati, Opyn Mananta
Schistosomiasis in Indonesia is caused by the trematode worm, Schistosoma japonicum, with the snail Oncomelania hupensis lindoensis as its intermediate host. In Indonesia, it spreads in three endemic areas only: Napu and Bada Highlands of Poso Regency and Lindu Highland of Sigi Regency, Sulawesi Tengah...
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Detection of Leptospira Bacteria in Rats in Ciomas Sub-district, Bogor District, West Jawa Using Real-Time PCR Method
Gunawan Gunawan, Hanny Zamsiar, Agus A. Wibowo, Yahidin Selian, Dessy L. Utami
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria from the genus Leptospira. Leptospira bacteria can infect rats, dogs, cats, raccoons, cattle, horses, and other mammals. The main reservoir of leptospirosis in Indonesia is rats. Indonesia is a country with a high risk of developing leptospirosis,...
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Infestation of Leptospira in Rodents at the Perimeter Area in “Pelabuhan Ratu” Port, Sukabumi District
Marliah Santi, Endang P. Astuti, Yuneu Yuliasih, Mutiara Widawati
Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease with global health implications. A significant impact of Leptospirosis happens in tropical regions, including Indonesia. Rodents play an essential role in the spread of Leptospirosis due to their rapid population growth and proximity to humans. This study...
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Avian Influenza Virus Endemicity During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
N. L. P. I. Dharmayanti, Diana Nurjanah, Teguh Suyatno, Harimurti Nuradji, Suraida Meisari, Risa Indriani
The covid-19 pandemic that occurred in the beginning of 2020 has affected all sectors, particularly in health and economic sectors. The Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), a zoonotic virus that have been reported endemic in Indonesia since 2003, might be affected by this condition. There is very limited information...
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Correction to: Youth Imagination About Being an Indonesian
Sartana, Edilburga Wulan Saptandari, Avin Fadilla Helmi
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Correction to: Food Away From Home: The Characteristics of Socio-Demographics Among Office Workers in Jakarta During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Ayu Kristiningrum, Helda Khusun, Dian Novita Chandra