The Bangka Belitung Islands Province has met the malaria elimination indicators with an annual parasite incidence (API) of 0.01 and a positivity rate (PR) of 0.1%. However, the requirement of zero indigenous cases must be maintained until at least 2026, while imported malaria cases that emerge have the potential to trigger indigenous cases again. This study aims to analyze the risk factors for …
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by the formation of osteophytes, thinning of the subchondral plates, and loss of cartilage in the articular joints. Risk factors for knee OA can include, age, gender, obesity, weight-heavy work, and a history of comorbidities. This study is an observational descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of patien…
Background : Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy, with its incidence continuously increasing annually due to population growth, environmental changes, aging, lifestyle changes, and comorbidities. However, research on factors associated with thyroid carcinoma remains very limited in Indonesia. Gender, age, Body Mass Index (BMI), residence, and history of thyroid disease are…
Background. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterized by low bone mass and increased risk of fractures, particularly in developing countries. In Indonesia, the prevalence reaches 19.7%, with vitamin D deficiency in Asia estimated at 60-80%, especially among osteoporosis patients. Vitamin D plays a critical role in maintaining calcium balance in the body and, when deficient, may accelerate b…
Background: Preterm labor is labor that occurs between 20 weeks and 37 weeks of gestation. The prevalence of preterm labor is increasing and complications are high. Complications of preterm labor are the leading cause of death of children under 5 years of age and cause about 1 million deaths each year. Untreated risk factors are one of the causes of the increased prevalence of preterm labor and…
Often thought of as an adult disease, diabetes is now more prevalent in adolescents. Blood sugar levels that are close to the threshold but not high enough to be classified as diabetes are called prediabetes. The condition of prediabetes is influenced by several risk factors. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of prediabetes in medical students at Sriwijaya U…
Hajj is one of the obligations for Muslims. Hypertension is the second most common disease in Indonesian hajj pilgrims that can threaten health during the pilgrimage. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of hypertension in candidates hajj pilgrims at the Sukarami Health Center, Palembang City in 2023. This research used a cross-sectional study design. The data …
Background. Stroke is a brain disorder that lasts for more than 24 hours and can even lead to death, with no clear cause other than a disruption in blood flow to the brain. Stroke has several risk factors, including age, gender, family history, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, dyslipidemia, and physical inactivity. Epidemiologically, the profile of stroke risk factors ca…
Background: Hypospadias is a congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal location of the urethral meatus on the ventral part of the penis. It is classified based on the position of the urethral meatus into distal, middle, and proximal types. Hypospadias occurs in approximately 1 in 300 live births, with a prevalence that continues to rise. The exact etiology remains unknown and is consider…
Latar Belakang: Berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR) menurut WHO adalah bayi lahir dengan berat kurang dari 2500 gram. Insiden BBLR di rumah sakit di Indonesia berkisar 20%. BBLR berisiko mengalami kematian 6,5 kali lebih besar daripada bayi dengan berat badan normal. Dari seluruh kematian perinatal sekitar 2-27% disebabkan karena BBLR. Faktor risiko yang sering dihubungkan dengan BBLR adalah usia i…
Latar belakang: Hiperemesis gravidarum (HEG) merupakan suatu kondisi dengan muntah persisten dalam kehamilan sehingga menyebabkan berbagai gangguan keseimbangan tubuh bahkan kematian. Etiologinya belum diketahui secara pasti. Beberapa faktor risikonya adalah primigravida, multiparitas, umur 35 tahun, status sosial ekonomi rendah, kehamilan ganda, jenis kelamin janin perempuan, dan riwayat HEG. …
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk megetahui perbedaan antara risiko dan tingkat keuntungan kinerja investasi ditijau dari pemodal asing dan domestik dan pengukuran kinerja saham yang ditinjau dari pemodal asing dan domestik menggunakan Metoe Sharpe, Jensen dan Treynor. Populasi penelitian ini adalah saham Perusahaan Sektor Industri Barang Konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa…
Tubercullosis (TB) Paru sebagai suatu problema kesehatan masyarakat yang sangat penting dan serius di seluruh dunia dan merupakan penyakit yang menyebabkan kedaruratan global (Global Emergency). Indonesia merupakan negara dengan prevalensi tertinggi keempat. Kejadian TB Paru sangat dipengaruhi oleh faktor penjamu (Host) dan lingkungan. Puskesmas dengan angka jumlah kasus tertinggi tahun 2013 ad…
Infeksi Menular Seksual (IMS) adalah infeksi yang ditularkan melalui hubungan seksual baik secara vaginal, anal, dan oral. Jumlah kunjungan IMS Puskesmas 23 Ilir Palembang tahun 2014 menurun dibanding tahun 2013, tetapi proporsi kunjungan dari klien wanita cenderung konsisten dengan rerata 88,1% wanita. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor risiko yang berhubungan dengan k…
CTS merupakan salah satu penyakit musculoskeletal disebabkan karena tekanan pada nervus medianus oleh penyempitan terowongan karpal. CTS sering dialami pekerja yang memiliki pekerjaan dengan tingkat gerakan berulang yang cukup tinggi. Pembuat atap rumbia merupakan salah satu pekerja yang melakukan gerakan berulang. Faktor risiko yang dapat menyebabkan kejadian CTS pada pekerja yaitu faktor peke…