Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that causes the human immune system to decline. Inadequate data on the prevalence of HIV in pregnancy in a particular region or population makes accurate incidence of infection difficult to estimate. This study aims to examine the prevalence and characteristics of HIV-positive pregnant women at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang for …
Background. Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) can present in different forms, with pneumonia being the most common. Bacteria are a frequent cause of pneumonia. The presence of bacteria varies depending on the region and population being studied. Indonesia lacks data on the general pattern of causative agents, so the guidelines of the American Thoracic Society (ATS)/Infectious Diseases S…
Background: CSFP is defined as an angiographic findings which shows delayed opacification of contrast in distal coronary vessel in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. The occurrence of CSFP are often underrecognized, even though CSFP can be an early sign of coronary artery disease. Therefore, this research was conducted to acquire data on prevalence and characteristics of CSFP p…
Background. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stands as a significant global public health concern characterized by a decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) below 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 and kidney impairment lasting more than 3 months. The prevalence and frequency of CKD continue to rise annually. Globally, this disease affects an average of 9 in 1 million children per age group. Sleep disorders con…
Background: Breast cancer holds the highest number of cases between incidences of cancer in Indonesia. Developing countries have a higher rate of mortality in comparison to developed countries due to late diagnosis and its worsening prognosis. Laboratory values have a high potential as one of the methods of early detection of breast cancer. Several studies reveal results of laboratory evaluatio…
Background. Ovarian carcinoma is a malignant tumor that develops from the ovary (ovaries). It may present as a primary malignancy in the ovary or as a secondary malignancy that spreads to other organs through the process of metastasis from the ovary. Ovarian carcinoma is one of the most common gynecologic cancers and ranks 3rd after cervical and uterine cancers. Ovarian carcinoma has a poor pro…
Background: Blood transfusion is a medical procedure that improves health and saves a person's life. However, blood transfusions can carry the risk of transmitting Transfusion-Transmissible Infections (TTI), such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and syphilis. Blood donor with reactive TTI is declared unfit for transfusion, usually referred to as deferral blood. This study aims to determine the …
Background. Head lice infestation, known as pediculosis capitis, is a parasitic infestation caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis (P. h. var. capitis). It is also an obligate parasite that must feed on human blood to survive. This condition commonly affects school-age children but can also occur in adults and spreads rapidly in densely populated environments, such as dormitories, orphanages,…
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacteria that causes opportunistic and healthcare-acquired infections. It is capable of rapidly developing antibiotic resistance during treatment. The resistance of P. aeruginosa to antibiotics will complicate the treatment and recovery of patients, as well as increase morbidity and mortality due to long hospitalization period, complicated t…
Background: Escherichia coli is a normal flora that commonly resides in the human gut. This bacterium can turn into a pathogen if it gets additional virulence gene transfer from other bacteria. E. coli is among the Enterobactericeae that produce the most Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) that can cause resistance to various types of antibiotics, especially β-lactams, monobactams, and car…
Introduction: Glial tumors are tumors that originate from glial cells of the central nervous system. These tumors are aggressive and it is one of the leading causes of death from cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinicopathological characteristics of glial tumor patients at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2019-2022. Method: This study is a descriptive study. Samples …
Background. Cervical cancer is a malignancy that originates from the cervix, namely the lower third of the uterus which is connected to the vagina through the external uterine ostium, with a cylindrical and protruding shape. Cervical cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection are associated with hormonal contraception use. Serum levels of sex steroid hormones increase in long-term hormonal…
Background: Stroke is the first cause of death in Indonesia which occurs most often in the elderly age group. Knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding stroke are useful for efforts to prevent and treat stroke in the elderly, this will influence the incidence, morbidity and mortality of stroke in the elderly. This study aims to determine the description of knowledge, attitudes and behavior to…
Global prevalence of malnutrition and malnutrition is 13%. The toddler period is a period of formation and development, this age is a vulnerable age because toddlers are very sensitive to growth disturbances. At this age, toddlers are usually very physically active and require adequate nutrition both in quantity and quality. A critical period can occur if at this age toddlers do not get enough …
Anemia in pregnancy is a health problem that occurs in developing countries and contributes to high morbidity rates in pregnant women. This research aims to find out what factors influence pregnant women compliance in consuming blood supplement tablets of the Alang Alang Lebar City Health Center Palembang working region. This research is descriptive analytic with a cross sectional design. The s…
The occurrence of HIV/AIDS among adolescents is a serious issue that must be addressed to prevent its continuous spread. Various adolescent behaviors that are at risk of HIV/AIDS are referred to as key populations including men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW), waria (transgender), and injecting drug users (IDUs). Therefore, this research aims to determine the prevention of…
Stunting is a growth and development disorder experienced by children due to poor nutrition, repeated infections and inadequate psychosocial stimulation. Apart from that, stunting is also caused by various factors, one of which is environmental factors. This research aims to determine the relationship between healthy home environmental factors, access to clean water, drinking water, healthy lat…
The number of pulmonary TB cases occurring in South Oku Regency has increased in the last 2 years to 230 cases and an increase of 428 cases. South Oku Regency on average uses traditional houses with stilt designs and there are still many houses that are unfit for habitation, 4,071 households. This research aims to determine the relationship between the physical quality of houses and the inciden…
Scabies is the most common skin disease suffered by prisoners at the Class IIA Tanjung Raja Prison. This study aims to analyse the relationship between personal hygiene and environmental sanitation conditions with the incidence of scabies at the Class IIA Tanjung Raja Prison. This study used a quantitative method with a case-control design. The study population was all prisoners at the Class II…
Background: Visits to Posbindu of productive age in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province in 2022 will only be 78.21%. The highest results of visits to Posbindu are in the city of Pangkalpinang, amounting to 98.53% of productive age visits in 2022. The minimum service standards from year to year always do not reach the national Minimum Service Standards (SPM) in the Bangka Belitung Islands Provi…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is kidney organ disorder caused by decreasing kidney function permanently. Interdialytic Weight Gain (IDWG) and malnutrition are common problems in patients undergoing hemodialysis which can have an impact on the patient's quality of life. This study aimed to determine the relationship between Interdialytic Weight Gain (IDWG) and nutritional status with the quality …
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia noted that in January-August 2021, more than 20,000 tons of B3 waste, including from hospitals throughout Indonesia, contributed 383 tons per day of treating Covid-19 patients. The increase in medical waste is also a new threat to environmental sustainability. This threat can be seen from the increase in B3 waste that cannot …
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the musculoskeletal disorders with the highest intensity in truck drivers. LBP is considered to be one of the leading causes of activity limitation, disability, inability to work, and absenteeism from work. The purpose of this study was to analyze work-related factors associated with LBP complaints among garbage truck drivers of environmental services in Palembang …
One of the indicators of successful health achievement in the SDGs is the nutritional status of children under five. In Indonesia, stunting is a very important national issue to be resolved because it will affect the potential and quality of human resources. According to data from the Prabumulih City Health Office in 2023, Puskesmas Pasar is the puskesmas that has the highest number of cases of…
Based on data from the 2023 Ar-risalah Islamic Boarding School Health Service, 51 cases of diarrhea were found in May among female students at the Ar-risalah Islamic Boarding School. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of diarrhea in female students at the Ar-risalah Islamic Boarding School. This research uses cross-section…
Every year there are still cases of malnutrition in the city of Bukittinggi, which is a city that is the center of progress and economic growth which can be said to be more advanced than other regions, it does not guarantee that community nutrition, especially toddlers, is in good condition. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the Bukittinggi City Health Office in handling ca…
Background: Students must be able to adapt to the transition from high school to college to avoid stress. As a result of stress, para-functional habits could develop which lead to trauma. One of the disorders related to stress and trauma was Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS). RAS was a disorder characterized by recurrent benign ulcers, rounded in shape with an erythematous halo, and only on o…