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Early Detection of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Elderly in the Working Area of the Bongomeme Health Center, Gorontalo Regency Abdulah A. Nunua; Rosmin Ilham; Hamna Vony Lasanuddin
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 2: April 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i2.10525

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The elderly are someone who has reached the age of 60 years and above. The elderly group is a vulnerable age group. In this age range, there is a variety of risks of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) caused by degenerative factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and cancer. Generally, the increase in the incidence of some of these diseases tends to increase with age, so it is more experienced by the elderly. This study aims to find out the picture of early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the elderly in the working area of the Bongomeme Health Center, Gorontalo Regency. The population in this study is all elderly people aged 60 years in the working area of the Bongomeme Health Center, Gorontalo Regency, which amounts to 3200 elderly people. The sampling technique in this study uses the non probability sampling method with the puposive sampling technique, the sampling of this study uses the 10% slovin formula , the sample size is 97 respondents. This research method uses quantitative descriptive research with an analytical descriptive research model with an observational approach. The results showed that the status of NCDs showed that most of the elderly were detected to have Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), namely 59 respondents (60.8%), while 38 respondents (39.2%) were not detected to have NCDs. The most common type of NCD found in the elderly is hypertension, followed by diabetes mellitus, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, and stroke. The conclusion in this study is that most of the elderly in the Bongomeme Health Center area, Gorontalo Regency are detected with NCDs, so it is necessary to strengthen early detection and prevention efforts in a sustainable manner.
The Relationship between Taking Drugs and the Incidence of Gout Arthritis in the Elderly in Tunggulo Village, West Limboto District, Gorontalo Regency Astri Nikmatul Riska Pomide; Rosmin Ilham; Hamna Vonny Lasanuddin
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i2.10780

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The Relationship between Taking Drugs and the Incidence of Gout Arthritis in the Elderly in Tunggulo Village, West Limboto District, Gorontalo Regency. Thesis. Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Muhammadiyah Gorontalo.Supervised by Rosmin Ilham as the chairman, and as a Member of Hamna Vonny Lasanuddin. Gout arthritis is a degenerative disease that is often experienced by the elderly and can be affected by long-term drug consumption. The elderly generally experience various comorbidities so they are at risk of using many types of drugs that can increase uric acid levels. This study aims to determine the relationship between drug consumption and the incidence of gout arthritis in the elderly in Tunggulo Village, West Limboto District, Gorontalo Regency. This study uses a quantitative method with a cross sectional design. The sample totaled 78 respondents who were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results of the study showed that most of the elderly have a high risk of taking drugs and experiencing the incidence of gout arthritis. Bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between drug consumption and the incidence of gout arthritis (p < 0.001).
Effect of Turmeric Juice Drink on Blood Pressure Reduction in Elderly Hypertensive Patients in East Pentadio Village, Telaga Biru District Taufik A. Mustafa; Hamna Vonny Lasanuddin; Rosmin Ilham
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i2.10810

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Hypertension is a health problem that often occurs in the elderly and is at risk of causing various complications if not controlled properly. In addition to pharmacological therapy, non-pharmacological interventions that are safe and easy to apply are needed, one of which is through the use of herbal ingredients. This study aims to determine the effect of giving turmeric juice drink on reducing blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension in East Pentadio Village, Telaga Biru District. This study uses a pre-experimental design with a one group pretest–posttest approach. The study sample was elderly people with hypertension who were selected by total sampling technique. The intervention was in the form of giving 150 ml of turmeric juice drink once a day for seven days. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements were carried out before and after the intervention, then analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed a decrease in the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure after the administration of turmeric juice drink, with a p value of < 0.05 which showed a significant effect. It can be concluded that turmeric juice drink has an effect on reducing blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension and can be used as an alternative non-pharmacological therapy in controlling hypertension in the elderly.
The Effect of Puzzle Therapy on Improving Cognitive Function of the Elderly in Mongolato Village, Telaga District Silvanda Lamaji; Rosmin Ilham; Nur Uyuun I. Biahimo
International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) Vol. 8 No. 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/ijhess.v8i2.10925

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One of the most significant declines in old age is the decline in cognitive abilities which include memory, attention, language and problem-solving. One of the non-pharmacological approaches used to improve the cognitive function of the elderly is puzzle therapy. This study aims to determine the effect of puzzle therapy on the improvement of cognitive function of the elderly. The research design used quantitative methods with the Quasi-Experimental method (Two-group Pretest-Posttest Control group design), the number of population, namely all elderly people who experienced dementia as many as 52 respondents while the number of samples was 34 elderly divided into 17 elderly people in the intervention group and 17 elderly in the control group, this study used the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study were the cognitive function of the elderly in the intervention group before being given the intervention, namely the weight category as many as 13 respondents, after the intervention was moderate, as many as 13 respondents while the cognitive function of the elderly in the control group before was the weight category as many as 14 respondents, after the weight category as many as 14 respondents, the results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a significant value of 0.000. In conclusion, there was an effect of puzzle therapy on improving the cognitive function of the elderly in Mongolato Village, Telaga District. Suggestions for officers in the village and their families to cooperate with the Puskesmas in providing therapy to the elderly to improve the cognitive function of the elderly.
Deteksi Dini (PTM) Pada Lansia Melalui Aplikasi Satu Sehat Di Wilayah Puskesmas Dungaliyo Kabupaten Gorontalo : Early Detection (NCD) in the Elderly Through the One Healthy Application in the Dungaliyo Community Health Center Area, Gorontalo Regency1 Nova Rolina N. Laraga; Rosmin Ilham; Hamna Vonny Lasanuddin
Jurnal Kolaboratif Sains Vol. 9 No. 2: Februari 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/jks.v9i2.10635

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Lansia merupakan seseorang yang telah mencapai usia 60 tahun ke atas. Kelompok lansia merupakan kelompok umur yang rentan. Dalam rentang usia tersebut, berbagai resiko munculnya penyakit tidak menular (PTM) yang disebabkan oleh faktor degeneratif seperti hipertensi, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, dan kanker. Umumnya, peningkatan beberapa kejadian penyakit ini cenderung meningkat seiring bertambahnya usia sehingga lebih banyak dialami oleh lansia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui deteksi dini (PTM) pada lansia melalui Aplikasi Satu Sehat di Wilayah Puskesmas Dungaliyo Kabupaten Gorontalo. Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh lansia yang berusia 60 tahun yang ada di wilayah Puskesmas Dungaliyo yang berjumlah 2634 Orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode non probability sampling dengan teknik puposive sampling, pengambilan sampel penelitian ini menggunakan rumus slovin 10% jumlah sampel 96 responden. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian Deskriptif kuantitatif dengan model penelitian deskriptif Analitik dengan pendekatan Observasional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 82 responden (85,4%) terdeteksi memiliki faktor risiko PTM, sedangkan 14 responden (14,6%) tidak terdeteksi memiliki risiko PTM. Jenis PTM yang paling banyak ditemukan adalah hipertensi, diikuti diabetes melitus, serta riwayat penyakit jantung dan stroke. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini sebagian besar lansia di wilayah Puskesmas Dungaliyo Kabupaten Gorontalo terdeteksi memiliki faktor risiko PTM, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kesadaran lansia akan pentingnya pemeriksaan kesehatan secara dini serta mendorong mereka untuk memanfaatkan Aplikasi Satu Sehat.