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Journal : Jurnal Kesehatan

Do Demographic Factors Contribute to Forced Vital Capacity Value of Covid-19 Survivors’ Lung Function? Pertiwi, Harizza; Wulandari, Shenda Maulina; Rahmawati, Apriana; Rohmah, Ulfa Nur
Jurnal Kesehatan - STIKes Prima Nusantara Vol 14 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Kesehatan
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Prima Nusantara Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35730/jk.v14i2.947

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Background: Aging can cause increased work of breathing and decreased respiratory muscle strength. Furthermore, males and females have different measures of lung function. This alone can become a reason for decreased lung function, especially if there is a history of Covid-19 infection which can cause further damage to the lungs. Purpose: This study investigates the correlation between age and sex differences in the Forced Vital Capacity value of Covid-19 survivors. Method: Using a cross-sectional design with a survey and observational method, this study involved 46 participants that were selected purposively based on their history of being positively diagnosed Covid. Data was collected using a questionnaire and observational form to collect data from the spirometer, then analyzed with the Pearson test and Independent Sample T-test. Result: The result shows that age (mean = 40,89) does have a significant correlation to FVC (mean = 2.3602), with p-value = 0,017 (< 0,05). On the contrary, sex difference does not have a significant correlation with FVC value, with p-value = 0,109 (>0,05). Conclusion: This study reveals that aging can further affect the lung function of Covid-19 survivors, especially when comorbid factors are involved. Moreover, both males and females have the same risk of decreased lung function after being infected by the Covid-19 virus. However, other factors may influence the lung function of Covid-19 survivors. Further research needs to be conducted to scrutinize those other factors.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Adhisty, Karolin Almuslimiati Ramadhani Andini, Dhona Apriana Rahmawati Apriliana Pipin Ardiansyah Arifin, Hidayat Asti Nuraeni Azelitha Zahra Bastian, Opan Habi Cahya Barca Casman, Casman Chairunisa, Ratu Chandra, Muhammad Dhona Andhini Dian Fitria Efkelin, Ria Eka Yulia Fitri Ellynia Ellynia Ellynia, Ellynia Enni Juliani Fahmi, Ismail Fajriyah, Novita Fitria Utami, Ayu Fitria, Dian Fitria, Dian FITRIANI, DHIA DIANA Fitriani, Dhia Diana Fransisca, Younanda Mirah Geltri Harahap, Sarah Gevi Melliya Sari Harahap, Sarah Geltri Hendrik Prayitno Luawo Hendrik Prayitno Luawo Hikayati Idriansari, Antarini Indah Pertiwi, Retno Juliani, Enni Jum Natosba Kasumawati, Frida Khoirul Latifin Kiani, Safa Tiara Kiani, Safa Tiara La Ramba, Hardin Latifin, Khoirul Latifin, Khoirul Lipin, Lipin Lisa Rizky Amalia Ludovikus Ludovikus Ludovikus, Ludovikus Mahardika, Putri Mailintina, Yurita Makhfudli Makhfudli Muhammad Amin Muhammad Amin Muhammad Amin Ni Made Suarti Ni Made Suarti Panjaitan, Ribka Sabarina Pertiwi, Harizza Pipin, Apriliana Purwanto, Sigit Puspasari, Jehan Rahmaningsih, Ary Ramba, Hardin La Rosliany, Nia Sabarina, Ribka Sari, Yulia Indah Permata Saskiyanti Ari Andini Saskiyanti Ari Andini Shenda Maulina Wulandari Shinta Prawitasari Silalahi, Malianti Suarti, Ni Made Syamsu, Yusril Afifudin Tri Setyaningsih Triana, Nyanyu Afifa Utami, Ressa Andriyani Veronica Yeni wahdini, Rizqa Wahyuni, Citra Putri Waluyo Waluyo Waluyo Waluyo Widjaja, Andrianto Wulandari, Shenda Maulina Yari, Yarwin Yulia Indah Permata Yully Yanti Fadhillah Yurrita Mailintina