SANITAS: Jurnal Teknologi dan Seni Kesehatan

BMI/A Is Associated to Blood Preasure Amoung 11 Class Student in MAN 4 Jakarta

Adella Atmaji — 2024-07-21

Overweight and central obese in Indonesia are increasing. The 2018 basic health research showed the prevalence of central obese at the age of 15 years was 31.0%. The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia is 34.1%. The purpose of this study was to describe the body mass index according to age (BMI/A) and the ratio of waist-hip circumference (WHR) to blood pressure in class XI MAN 4 Jakarta. The study used a descriptive approach with a cross sectional design. The sampling method used a proportional systematic random sampling formula and the number of samples representing each department was determined by the stratified random sampling formula. The research was conducted on at MAN 4 Jakarta on 52 students of class XI for the academic year 2021/2022 aged 16-17 years. While the primary data collected were sample characteristics used interview , body mass index by age used microtoise tools and weight scale, waist- hip ratio, and blood pressure. Results: BMI/A most of the subjects had good nutritional status 63.5%, WHR most of the subjects were in the no-risk category 61.5%, most of the subjects had normal blood pressure 76.9%. There was no significant relationship between age, gender, family history of hypertension and waist-to-hip-ratio circumference (WHR) to blood pressure (p>0,05) and to a significant relationship between body mass index by age (BMI/A) to blood pressure (p<0,05). Conclusion: There is a normal blood pressure tendencies are common those who had a body mass index by age (BMI/A) are overweight or obese and waist-to-hip-ratio circumference (WHR) are at risk

Bobiku Brownie From Yellow Sweet Potato Flour As A High-Fiber Snack

Meilinasari Meilinasari — 2024-07-22

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable disease that is still a problem in Indonesia, with 19.5 million people aged 20 – 79 years in Indonesia suffer from it. Fiber is known to produce short-chain fatty acid which is beneficial for people with DM. Bobiku brownie with yellow sweet potato flour and stevia sweetener is an alternative snack for people with DM to meet the recommendations regarding fiber consumption. This study aims to determine the effect of the amount of yellow sweet potato flour used on the organoleptic quality and preference level of Bobiku brownies as a high-fiber snack. This research was experimental with completely randomized design by using 3 treatments and 3 replications. Organoleptic test was conducted by panelists. Energy and nutrient analysis were conducted a Saraswanti Indo Genetech Laboratory. The organoleptic test analysis results showed that different amount of yellow sweet potato flour used affected the aroma, texture, and preference level of Bobiku brownies (p<0.05). However, different amounts of yellow sweet potato flour used did not affect color and taste of Bobiku brownies. The product that panelists liked most was the brownie with 50 g of yellow sweet potato flour and 50 g of wheat flour. One serving (75 g) of brownies contained 228 kcal of energy, 7.6 g of protein, 6.14 g of fat, 34.7 g of carbohydrates, and 6.54 g of fiber. In the future, it is necessary to test the preference level on panelists who suffer from diabetes.

Keywords: brownies, yellow sweet potato flour, fiber

Preparation and Evaluation Of Lip Balm Containing Apricot Seed Oil As Moisturizer

In Rahmi Fatria Fajar — 2024-07-21

Lip balm is a preparation used or applied on the lips to protect the lips from adverse environmental effects and prevent dry lips. Apricot seed oil is one of the oils that contain essential fatty acids, namely linoleic acid and oleic acid, thus it can be used as an excellent skin moisturizer. Objective this study aims to make a lip balm preparation formula containing apricot seed oil as a lip moisturizer. The research method used was an experimental design which included testing the quality of the oil, making lip balm preparations with optimization of apricot oil concentration, evaluated the quality, safety, and efficacy. The results active ingredients of apricot oil contained linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, α-linolenic acid, and stearic acid. All preparations met the quality requirements as a homogeneous lip balm preparation with a melting point of 58oC - 60oC, pH 5.80 - 6.06. Safe to use and non-irritating. Optimization concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% have the effectiveness of moisturizing lips with an average percentage of increase in lip moisture after 4 weeks of use, namely 18.6%, 28.8%, 45.4%, and 65.6%. Conclusion apricot seed oil can be formulated as lip balm preparations that met quality requirements and have been tested to be safe for use. Lip balm preparations containing 10% apricot seed oil have been able to increase moisture on the lips.

Profile of Antiviral and Antibiotic Prescribing in COVID-19 Patients in Bengkulu Indonesia

Zamharira Muslim — 2024-08-06

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 ) is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus and has a fast spread rate. The treatment for COVID-19 was at the beginning of the pandemic, and until now, it cannot be determined with certainty, so various efforts have been made. Treatment can be in the form of antiviral therapy until the use of antibiotics given at the start of the pandemic. The aim of this study is to identify antiviral and antibiotic use patterns in COVID-19 patients at a government hospital in Bengkulu City, Indonesia. This research was conducted by retrospective collection using secondary data (Medical Records) of COVID-19 patients hospitalized at a Regional General Hospital (RSUD) Dr M. Yunus Bengkulu from June to September 2021. In this study, a sample of 232 patient medical records was obtained. Common symptoms in confirmed COVID-19 patients were weakness (76.29%), cough (67.67%), shortness of breath (65.52%), flu (43.10%), fever (42.24%), etc. In this study, the most comorbid disease was hypertension (10.34%). There are three types of antiviral prescribed for COVID-19 patients: Favipiravir (49.56%), Remdesivir (19.82%), and Oseltamivir (15.51%), but 15.08% of patients were not prescribed antivirals. The prescription of antibiotics in this study varied, Azithromycin (53.02%), Ceftriaxone (24.57%), Cefixime (18.53%), and several other types of antibiotics, while 9.91% of patients were not given antibiotics. Antiviral therapy for COVID-19 patients was Favipiravir, Remdesivir, and Oseltamivir. Favipiravir is the most widely used antiviral drug. Meanwhile, the most widely used antibiotic therapy for COVID-19 patients is Azithromycin.

Design and Development of A Patient Lifter For Brachytherapy Procedures in Cervical Cancer Treatment

Rudy Kurniawan — 2024-07-29

The role of a patient lifter in brachytherapy is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient patient transfer during treatment. The use of fabric slings for patient transfer in brachytherapy at MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi is considered ineffective as it requires at least 6-7 medical staff to move a patient. The development of medical devices, such as brachytherapy patient lifters, is critical for maintaining safety, as any failure or malfunction can cause serious injuries to both medical personnel and patients. This study aims to design a brachytherapy transfer table and evaluate its effectiveness in minimizing physical strain on healthcare workers during patient transfers. Research methods implementing a rigorous development process is essential to minimize the risk of failure by ensuring that validation and verification activities are conducted objectively, reproducibly, and are well documented. This research introduces an approach based on the formal R&D Borg and Gall method for developing brachytherapy patient lifters. Results Functional tests demonstrated the overall success of the brachytherapy patient transfer table, with a 100% validity rating from five experts. The test results showed a significant value of 0.000, less than 0.05, indicating a significant difference between conditions before and after the design of the patient transfer table. The development of the brachytherapy patient transfer table has been highly successful and effective at MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi. The device also holds potential for further development in studies with larger sample sizes.

Learning Application Model of Head CT Scan Image Evaluation for Health Human Resource Capacity Building

Saifudin Saifudin — 2024-06-30

Background: CT image evaluation of head scan is one of the competencies in radiographic students including students in Radiographer education. Students must be able to analyze image quality, which includes anatomical criteria as well as diagnostic information of CT Scan images. This research is a pioneering effort to use AI in analyzing CT Scan images obtained retrospectively from Radiology Installations. Objective: the use of Artificial Intelligence as a learning application that can be utilized by radiography students in studying the accuracy of image intensity and automatic anatomical positioning in a head CT Scan Image analysis application. Method: The study used CT scan images that researchers collected and obtained retrospectively from the Radiology Installation. The use of Artificial Intelligence methods in accordance with the needs of research and development of Matlab Software is used in designing programs for applications. Results: In the aspect of object setting accuracy, the application can assess the accuracy of the position of the Head Object rotation or not and assess the intensity of the CT Scan image. The test accuracy value of this application is 97,78%, specificity is 100% and sensitivity is 94,45%. Conclusion: This application program can be used to increase the skills of radiographer students.

A Portable Vortex Mixer With Object Detection Sensors Using TFT ILI9341 Control Display

Rinda Nur Hidayati — 2024-09-04

A vortex mixer can be utilized for repetitive sample-mixing tasks that need execution over a predetermined period. The subject of this study is a device known as a vortex mixer, which is used to rapidly homogenize liquids in a compact container. The module's design aims to produce a portable vortex mixer with an object detector for use in the solution-mixing process. The module comprises a circuit controlled by ESP32, an infrared sensor for object detection, and a TFT LCD ILI9341 for display. A charging battery can also charge this device, making it easier to transport. This instrument has three degrees of speed: the low-level ranges from 300 to 500 RPM, the medium level ranges from 600 to 1500 RPM, and the high level extends from 1600 to 2500 RPM. The results reveal that the motor speed accuracy of the vortex mixers is low at 95.78%, medium at 97.49%, and high at 99.19%. Moreover, the battery life is lengthy, with an average charging time of 2.62 hours and a discharging time of 9.7 hours for 300 RPM; 7.34 hours for 600 RPM; and 3.03 hours for 1600 RPM, respectively.