Background: Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive bacteria that can convert fructose and lactic acid causing a decrease in pH. The acidic atmosphere that occurs due to a reduction in the mouth's pH can accelerate the growth of bacteria thereby increasing plaque formation in teeth. Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that can control plaque because it can raise the mouth's pH to inhibit th…
Background: Hyposalivation can have negative impacts on oral health such as increasing the risk of oral candidiasis and caries, so the salivary flow rate needs to be increased by using auditory stimuli such as music. The kecapi suling "Ayun Ambing" music is traditional music originating from the province of West Java, it has a calm, slow and relaxed tone, but its effect on salivary flow rate ha…
This research aims to decribe loneliness in voluntary and involuntary singles. The respondents of this research were 247 individuals with a minimum age of 19 years and at least single in the last six months. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The measurement tool used is the loneliness scale which refers to the loneliness aspect of Weiss (1973), social loneliness and emotional …
This study aims to determine the dynamics of celebrity worship among K-pop fans. This study employed qualitative research method. The subjects in this study were taken by purposive sampling of three peoples. The subjects criteria include female K-pop fans, aged between 20-25 years, actively seeking information about idols, participating in fanbases or K-pop communities, having a collection or i…
Skabies adalah penyakit kulit menular yang menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia. Respons imun skabies melibatkan IL-10 dan ekspresi gen HBD-2, yang dimodulasi oleh 25(OH)D (vitamin D). Santri berisiko mengalami defisiensi vitamin D karena aktivitasnya banyak dalam ruangan, berpakaian tertutup dan konsumsi rendah vitamin D. Rendahnya kadar 25(OH)D dapat memengaruhi keparahan skabies…
Adolescents require an ideal sleep duration of 8–10 hours per night, but this need is often unmet, leading to sleep disturbances. Studies in Jakarta and Medan reported prevalence rates of sleep disturbances at 62.9% and 37.85%, respectively, while globally in China, the rate reached 26%. Sleep disturbances are often influenced by unhealthy lifestyles, including obesity. In Medan, 76% of obese…
The widespread existence of formula milk is one of the factors that causes low exclusive breastfeeding. Providing formula milk to infants aged 0-6 months can have a negative impact on infants and mothers. The risks of providing formula milk to infants aged 0-6 months are, causing the risk of diarrhea, ARI, pneumonia, obesity, and allergies. While the risks of providing formula milk to mothers a…
Background: Usaha Kesehatan Sekolah/Madrasah (UKS/M) is a health program at school that has the UKS/M Trias program, which includes health education, health services, and fostering a healthy school environment. However, its implementation in Indonesia is not optimal yet, such as in the working area of Puskesmas (Public Health Center) Sei Baung, Palembang, where many elementary schools do not ha…
Nutritional problems are still a major concern in Indonesia. Adolescents are a group at risk of nutritional problems, such as malnutrition, obesity, and anemia which can affect their growth and development. In general, nutritional problems are caused by limited knowledge about nutrition. Nutritional problems in adolescents can be prevented by providing Health Education about balanced nutrition …
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that is commonly found in children. The treatment of epilepsy in children is still experiencing DRE (treatment failure). DRE can be predicted at the time of initial diagnosis with several factors. This study aims to analyze the relationship of EEG images and seizure types to the results of epilepsy treatment in children. The type of research used was …
Sepsis is still one of the leading causes of mortality in children, which is associated with immune immaturity. Early identification of sepsis based on region-specific clinical and laboratory characteristics is expected will be able to reduce mortality. This study was a retrospective descriptive study using a cross-sectional approach. The subjects were patients diagnosed with sepsis in the pedi…
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Sleep disonders in somcone on hemodialyais is one of the casses of decreased quality of life and riggers poor sleep quality for dferers. In line with the process of sieep disorders can affect the body both pkysiologically, prychologically and physically. To reduce the probiem of sleep pattern disorders can be done with nonpharmacological therapy, namely sleep lygiene therapy and instrumenial mu…
Nutrition is an important point in undergoing treatment and healing treatment in breast cancer patients. The incidence of malnutrition and nutritional disorders in breast cancer patients reaches 35-70% of 72 breast cancer patients. Breast cancer treatment has side effects in the form of gastrointestinal disturbances which can lead to malnutrition. One of the factors that can influence attitudes…
Introduction: Controlled use of antibiotics is an indicator of the quality of hospital services because it can prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and save on antibiotic use. Ultimately, this will reduce patient care costs, shorten the duration of treatment, save hospitals, and improve the quality of hospital services. Dr. Provincial General Hospital Mohammad Hoesin Palembang hand…
Background: Vesicobullous lesions are bullous skin diseases that contain clear fluid and are found on the young epithelial layer, rupture and cause ulcers and can be life-threatening. The disease occurs in individuals across different age groups. The main clinical features are blisters and ulcers on the skin and mucous membranes, which develop into erosions on the skin or mucosal surfaces after…
Background: Chronic tonsillitis is a common medical condition characterized by recurrent inflammation of the tonsils, which can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Symptoms include recurring inflammation or sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, and sometimes swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Adenoiditis, or inflammation of the adenoids, is a condition that is often associated with and can…
Background: Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children. Computed tomography (CT) scan is commonly used in Indonesian hospitals as imaging approach for diagnosing retinoblastoma. This research aims to test the diagnostic ability of head CT scan relative to histopathology in diagnosing retinoblastoma di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang between 2020—2022. Method: The rese…
Background: Fever neutropenia is one of the serious complications of chemotherapy in malignant patients. One of the main causes of febrile neutropenia is a bacterial infection. Early administration of appropriate antibiotics greatly affects the prognosis of patients. The selection of first-line antibiotic therapy for the management of febrile neutropenia varies depending on the local antibiotic…
Background: Preterm labor is labor that begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors for preterm labor at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang City in the period 2020-2022. Method: This study is an observational study with a case control study design and used the total sampling method. Data came from the medical records of Dr. …
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium that causes skin diseases, pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, nosocomial bacteremia and is resistant to antibiotics. The incidence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is increasing. Binahong is a herbal plant that has many benefits, one of which is as an antibacterial. Methods: This study used an experimental design.…
Latar Belakang: Stunting adalah kondisi ketika seorang anak memiliki panjang atau tinggi badan yang tidak sesuai dengan usianya. Karies gigi merupakan penyakit multifaktorial yang menyerang jaringan keras gigi yang dimulai dari proses demineralisasi lapisan gigi. Stunting dapat menyebabkan gangguan perkembangan rongga mulut sehingga mengakibatkan terjadinya karies gigi pada anak karena penuruna…