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Relationship between Nutritional Status and School Achievement of 10-13 Years Old Elementary School Students in Penjaringan 2019 Christy Venada; Felicia Kurniawan; Isadora Gracia; Yunisa Astiarani
Althea Medical Journal Vol 8, No 4 (2021)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v8n4.2306

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Background: School achievement is a crucial element in determining the students’ success. Nutritional status is one of the factors that influence school achievements. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between nutritional status and school achievements among elementary school students.Methods: The cross-sectional analytic observation was conducted during April–November 2019 using a total sampling approach. Four elementary schools in Penjaringan, North Jakarta were chosen and students aged >10 years were selected. The data collected were gender, age, weight, height, and midterm test scores recorded in the school report, including mathematics, science, and Indonesian language. The nutritional status was assessed by body mass index (BMI) and classified upon Permenkes 2 Tahun 2020, which were deficient, sufficient, and overnutrition. Assessment of school achievement based on midterm test scores, categorized according to the 2016 Assessment Guidelines for Elementary Schools (Panduan Penilaian untuk Sekolah Dasar), into three classifications of good, fair, and poor. Data were analyzed using Chi-square. Results: Of the 436 students, 21.8% (n=95) of students were considered good, 28.2% (n=123) were fair, and 50% (n=218) were poor. The nutrition level was deficient in 9.6% (n=42) students, whereas 54.8% (n=239) students had sufficient nutrition, and 35.6% (n=155) students had overnutrition. Bivariate analysis test showed a statistically insignificant relationship between nutritional status and school achievement (p>0.05).Conclusion: This study indicates that nutritional status does not affect school achievement. Further study is needed to determine other factors such as health, intelligence, anxiety, motivation, family, and living environment that may influence school achievement.
Effect of Yoga on Anxiety Levels among Medical Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Prameswari, Yovita Rinda; Amita, Angela Shinta Dewi; Gracia, Isadora; Lilis, Lilis
Althea Medical Journal Vol 11, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v11n2.3173

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic became one of the factors that caused anxiety among medical students. Anxiety needs to be managed before it develops into a disorder. Yoga as a complementary therapy can reduce anxiety. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of yoga on anxiety levels among medical students.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study conducted in February–September 2022 and participated by medical students at the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia experienced anxiety. Participants were divided into two groups; an intervention group and a control group. Anxiety levels were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 42 (DASS-42) questionnaire. The intervention provided was the Atma Jaya Yoga Intervention Studies (AJYOGIS) procedure for nine weeks. Yoga practice was performed online via Zoom and offline on campus. The Shapiro-Wilk test  was used to test data distribution, Paired Sample T-Test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test to observe changes within groups. The changes between groups were analyzed using Unpaired Sample T-Test and Mann-Whitney test. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Of the 36 medical students participated, the anxiety level of most participants was in the moderate category (41.7%).  There was a significant decrease in anxiety scores in the intervention and control group after practicing yoga (p<0.05). However, there was no significant change in the anxiety category in the control group (p=0.231).Conclusion: Yoga can reduce anxiety levels, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further detailed analysis with a larger sample size is needed to strengthen these findings.
Effect of Asana Pranayama Yoga on Sleep Quality: Implications for Stress Management and Healthy Lifestyle in Young Adults Adella, Abigail Sherolyn; Lilis, Lilis; Sudiyono, Nelson; Cahyadi, Alius; Gracia, Isadora
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n4.3799

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Background: Sleep is a fundamental human need. Young adults, such as medical students, are particularly vulnerable to poor sleep quality due to the academic pressures.  Yoga has a relaxing effect that may help improve sleep quality. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Asana Pranayama yoga on sleep quality among female medical students.Methods: This quasi-experimental and case-control study was conducted in September 2023, including preclinical female medical students from the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. Sleep quality was assessed using the Indonesian version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-I). The intervention group (n=24) had performed yoga Asana Pranayama six times per week for four weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes, whereasthe control group had received no intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to compare pre- and post-intervention PSQI scores, and Spearman’s correlation to examine the relationship between yoga frequency and PSQI scores (p<0.05).Results: The intervention group showed a significant improvement in sleep quality (p=0.002). A significant negative correlation was found between yoga practice frequency and post-test PSQI scores (r=-0.607), indicating that higher consistency in yoga practice was associated with better sleep quality.Conclusion: Regular practice of asana pranayama yoga can improve sleep quality among female medical students. Incorporating yoga into daily routines may serve as a practical, non-pharmacological approach to promote wellness in young adults.