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…
Dysphagia is a swallowing difficulty associated with the sensorimotor system, commonly occurring as a life-threatening symptom of neurological disorders. A key diagnostic tool for evaluating dysphagia is the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). This study aims to assess FEES findings in patients with oropharyngeal phase dysphagia caused by neurological disorders at Dr. Mohamma…
Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a gradual, progressive, and permanent decline in kidney function, characterized by a disturbance of the balance of metabolism, fluids, and electrolytes. This condition causes a buildup of metabolic residues (uremia) in the blood, which then causes various clinical symptoms in the patient. Sleep pattern disorders are one of the nursing problems that …
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Indonesia. Post-stroke recovery is based on changes in the plasticity of the central nervous system that compensate for the loss of ipsilesional activity. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a painless, non-invasive technique that can stimulate the human brain and aid post-stroke rehabilitation. This study aims to determine the cli…
DANA is an Indonesian financial technology company that provides infrastructure to support digital wallets in the modern era. With the DANA app, users can store money and make payments without using cash or cards, both for online and offline transactions, with speed, convenience, and guaranteed security. Although offering various conveniences, the DANA app still receives a variety of reviews fr…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a musculoskeletal disorder that frequently occurs due to prolonged laptop use and individual factors such as gender and Body Mass Index (BMI). Final-year students are at risk of experiencing CTS complaints due to the high intensity of laptop use during thesis writing. This study aims to determine the relationship between laptop usage duration, gender, and BMI wit…
Latar Belakang : Gejala Vasomotor (VMS), atau hot flashes dan keringat malam, sering dianggap sebagai gejala kardinal menopause. Suplemen oral vitamin E sangat efektif dalam mengurangi komplikasi pascamenopause terutama tingkat keparahan dan frekuensi hot flashes. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian vitamin E 800 IU terhadap gejala vasomotor dan profil lipid pada wan…
Pendahuluan: Majunya perkembangan dunia kesehatan menimbulkan fenomena baru, dikenal sebagai “rectangular society”. Hal ini menyebabkan semakin banyak populasi wanita menopause. Gejala neuropsikiatri berupa cemas, depresi, dan gangguan fungsi kognitif adalah salah satu gejala pada wanita menopause. Sampai saat ini belum terdapat patogenesis yang pasti terhadap terjadinya gangguan fungsi kog…
Nomophobia, or excessive anxiety experienced when being away from a smartphone, is increasingly prevalent among students, including nursing students. One internal factor causing this condition is self-control, namely the individual's ability to regulate impulses and behaviors. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of self-control and the incidence of nomophobia among N…
This volume encompasses the range of research questions on language-related problems that arise in language teaching, learning and assessment. The [150] chapters are written by experts in the field who each offer their insights into current and future directions of research, and who suggest several highly relevant research questions. Topics include, but are not limited to: language skills …