Background: Indonesia is currently experiencing a phase of increasing proportions of the elderly population, where health issues among the elderly are also on the rise. Issues that arise include memory disturbances. A nonpharmacological therapy (complementary) that can be implemented to enhance memory in elderly individuals with memory problems is brain exercise. Method: The method used is qual…
Sebagai pekerja sektor informal, petani karet berisiko tinggi terpapar faktor risiko penyakit akibat kerja. Petani karet cenderung melakukan kegiatan dengan postur tubuh janggal tanpa diselingi periode istirahat yang tepat. Kegiatan pertanian meningkatkan risiko mengalami penyebab gangguan muskuloskleletal salah satunya Low Back Pain (LBP). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-fak…
Background: Cognitive impairment is characterized by a decline in the ability to think, remember, and perform daily activities, and its prevalence increases with age. Globally, more than 57 million people were living with dementia in 2021, and this number is projected to reach 139 million by 2050. In Indonesia, the number of individuals with dementia is estimated to increase to 4 million by 205…
Background: Acid-base disorders are commonly found in patients treated in intensive care units (ICU) due to multiple organ dysfunction, and can worsen patient morbidity and mortality. Methods: In this descriptive observational study with cross-sectional design and uses purposive sampling to determine the profile of acid-base disorders in patients admitted in the ICU at RSMH in Palembang in 2024…
Fracture is a break or crack in bone tissue. One of the medical intervention for fracture patients is a surgery. The surgery on fractures can cause pain. After the surgery the patients will experience severe pain, which can interfere with rest and sleep patterns. Non- pharmacological therapy commonly used to overcome sleep pattern disorders is by soaking feet in warm water. Objectives: To descr…
Ketika wanita memasuki masa menopause, terjadi penurunan fungsi ovarium yang mengurangi produksi hormon estrogen. Penurunan tingkat estrogen dalam tubuh ini menyebabkan perubahan siklus remodeling tulang, pada saat inilah proses pengurangan massa tulang dimulai yang berlanjut dengan terjadinya pengeroposan tulang yang dinamakan osteoporosis. Osteoporosis ini sulit didiagnosis, penyakit ini seri…
Osteoporosis adalah problem kesehatan masyarakat yang mempengaruhi 75 juta orang di Amerika Serikat, Eropa dan Jepang, termasuk diantaranya wanita postmenopause dan hampir Sebagian besar pada orang orang yang lebih tua. Osteoporosis menyebabkan tulang menjadi rapuh. Risiko teijadinya fraktur kompresi pada tulang belakang yang dapat mengakibatkan seseorang menjadi bungkuk menjadi lebih tinggi pa…
Menopause merupakan sesuatu yang ditakuti oleh sebagian wanita yang beranjak tua. Pada saat menopause, wanita akan mengalami perubahan-perubahan di dalam organ tubuhnya yang biasanya hal itu akan diikuti dengan berbagai gejolak atau perubahan psikologis pada kehidupan wanita tersebut. Gejala menopause sangat beragam dengan derajat gejala yang beragam pula. Berbagai keluhan jangka pendek maupun …
This study investigated students’ perceptions of using Grammarly as an online grammar checker to improve writing ability at Sriwijaya University. A case study with qualitative method was applied in this study. Semi-structured interview and documentation in the form of writing course grades were conducted to collect data. Seven students of six-semester English Education study program from vari…
University students are a group vulnerable to stress, particularly academic stress, due to the high demands and pressures of higher education. Academic stress refers to an emotional disturbance resulting from academic pressures, which, if persistent, may lead to physical and psychological problems, including psychosomatic disorders. Psychosomatic disorders are physical complaints without clear …
Background: The presence of Students with Special Needs (PDBK) in schools creates complex psychological dynamics for other students. The responses that emerge are reflected in regular students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward PDBK. Methods: This study used a descriptive quantitative design with a survey approach involving 100 twelfth-grade regular students at SMAN 2 Palembang. Data…
Skizofrenia mempengaruhi fungsi individu dalam menafsirkan realita. Umumnya skizofrenia ditandai dengan adanya halusinasi. Jika halusinasi dibiarkan maka akan menimbulkan dampak negative bagi individu yang mengalaminya maupun orang disekitarnya. Salah satu terapi komplementer yang bisa dilakukan untuk mengurangi tanda dan gejala halusinasi yaitu expressive writing therapy. Penulisan karya ilmia…
Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory disorders in children and can significantly affect language, cognitive, and social development. Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) plays an important role in assessing the function of the auditory nerve pathway, especially in infants and children who are difficult to evaluate through behavioral tests. This study was descriptive in nature, …
Background: Functional dyspepsia is a gastroduodenal complaint not caused by any organic disorder. The occurrence of functional dyspepsia is often associated with anxiety. Compared to older adults, anxiety is more commonly found in younger individuals, such as university students. This study aimed to determine the association between functional dyspepsia symptoms and anxiety among medical stude…
Background. Female medical students represent a population at risk of experiencing menstrual disorders, particularly dysmenorrhea and clinical menorrhagia, due to several contributing factors such as early menarche and extreme body mass index. These factors can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to irregular menstrual cycle patterns. Irregular cycles, especially polymenorrhea, may elevate prosta…
Background: Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can negatively impact a person's ability to think, communicate, see, understand, and express emotions. One of the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia is hallucinations. The type of hallucinations that many clients with schizophrenia suffer from is auditory hallucinations. As a result of untreated hallucinations, unwanted things can arise such a…
Sleep quality is a crucial indicator in determining physical and mental health, especially for students who frequently experience academic pressure and changes in daily activity patterns. Physical activity is one factor that can influence sleep quality. Regular and consistent physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining bodily functions, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. Th…
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (CMVR) is an opportunistic ocular infection caused by CMV and commonly occurs in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), particularly in the advanced stage of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), where it serves as a major cause of visual impairment and blindness with a relatively high prevalence in developing countries. The absence of comprehensive da…
Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of the ocular surface characterized by the loss of tear film homeostasis. The prevalence of DED in Indonesia reaches 27.5%, with the evaporative type being the most common. Prolonged use of digital devices significantly contributes to the development of DED. Radiation emitted from digital screens is more easily absorbed by younger t…
This study examined university students’ perceptions of Instagram’s translation feature in enhancing English vocabulary learning. The research addressed two main questions: (1) how students perceive its usefulness and (2) what challenges they face when using it. Using a mixed methods design, data were collected from 29 English Education students at Sriwijaya University through questionnaire…
This study aims to determine the binary logistic regression model and the variables that significantly affect the incidence of stunting in Lawang Kidul sub-district. The method used is binary logistic regression analysis for the dependent variable which is categorized into two, namely not stunted and stunted. The data analyzed were respondents aged 0-59 month who had stunted and normal nutritio…
Cerebral palsy (CP) was a group of permanent disorders that disrupt motor development, leading to limitations in activities. CP could be classified based on motor impairments, including spastic hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia, dyskinesia, and ataxia. Several risk factors associated with CP include antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal factors, such as infections, prematurity, LBW, and gemelli.…
Background: Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) is a congenital disorder due to the absence of colon ganglion cells, resulting in impaired bowel motility. The limited epidemiological data and information related to HSCR in Indonesia indirectly impacts the lack of awareness of HSCR. This has led to delayed diagnosis, improper management and high rates of complications and mortality associated with HSC…