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…
Latar Belakang: Staphylococcus aureus merupakan salah satu bakteri yang dapat menyebabkan infeksi yang mempunyai karakteristik seperti peradangan, pembentukan abses dan nekrosis, Staphylococcus aureus merupakan etiologi dari beberapa penyakit mulut diantaranya angular cheilitis, abses periapikal dan osteomyelitis. Untuk mengurangi infeksi dari bakteri dapat diberikan antibakteri. Daun salam mer…
Background: The most common dental problems in Indonesia are broken/cavities/toothache. Dental hard tissue disease is one of the ten biggest outpatient diseases in South Sumatera Dental and Oral Hospital. The dental practice has been limited since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. Limited access to treatment has impacted the number of permanent dental hard tissue disease cases at South Sumatera D…
Infeksi Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) merupakan penyakit infeksi Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, dan cacing tambang yang menyerang sekitar 24% penduduk dunia. Infeksi STH pada anak menyebabkan penurunan kesehatan, gizi, dan kecerdasan anak. Prevalensi infeksi STH di Indonesia berada di rentang 2,5%-62% terutama pada golongan penduduk kurang mampu dengan sanitasi yang buruk, termasu…
Background: One of the complications of tooth extraction was dry socket or alveolar osteitis, caused by Streptococcus mutans. The infection following tooth extraction could be reduced by providing adequate antibiotics and mouthwashes. Ambon banana peel could be utilized as an antibacterial due to its content of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids which inhibited bacterial g…
Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common congenital diseases, around 8 out of 1000 babies are born with this condition. There are two types of CHD, namely cyanotic such as tetralogy of fallot and acyanotic such as ventricular septal defects. In children with CHD, developmental delays are generally found, especially in motor development, cognition, and language. This …
Background: New cases of skin malignancy have been increasing every year for the past decade. The latest data regarding new cases of skin cancers are needed as the first step in preventing and reducing the number of new skin cancer cases. the purpose of this research was to determine the incidence and characteristics of skin cancer patients at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang for the 2019 –…
Background: Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) is a herbal plant endemic in Indonesia. Binahong is predicted to have antibacterial activity. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of binahong extract as an antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Methods: This experimental research tested binahong extract for inhibiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria by using the Kirby-Bauer …
Introduction: Pediculosis capitis is a disease caused by obligate ectoparasites called Pediculus humanus var. capitis or head lice. Pediculus humanus var. Capitis moves by creeping, close contact with someone is very likely to be infected. Pediculosis capitis spreads very quickly in crowded environments, such as Islamic boarding schools and orphanages. This study aims to determine the relations…