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The Effectiveness of Yoga Exercise to Reduce Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Sufferers Sriwahyuni Sriwahyuni; Sri Darmawan; Sulkifli Nurdin; Olgrid Algarini Allo; Hasifah Hasifah
International Journal of Nursing Information Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Qualitative and Quantitative Research Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58418/ijni.v2i2.44

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Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is considered scary because it is chronic and leads to complications from other serious diseases. However, the good news is that DM can be prevented and controlled. The heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and other organs can become involved. Therefore, non-pharmacological (lifestyle modification) control of physical activity is necessary to manage DM. One solution is yoga practice. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of yoga exercises in reducing blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus sufferers. This research design is an analytic experiment with a quasi-experimental design using a non-equivalent control group approach and involving a control group not treated with the same pre and post-treatment samples (paired samples). A sample of 24 people. The research location is Tamalanrea Community Health Center, Makassar, Indonesia. The results showed a significant difference in GDS levels before and after yoga exercise. This is supported by the mean value of GDS levels, which decreased 74.25 mg/dL after yoga exercise. The correlation strength of the intervention is 0.965, so it can be said that yoga exercise is powerful in reducing GDS levels in DM patients. It was concluded that there was a significant difference in GDS levels before and after yoga exercise. The research contribution is recommended to provide education to patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 to increase physical activity as a way of non-pharmacological therapy to keep blood sugar levels in a normal state.
Health Education about Self-Management of Elderly with Hypertension in the Wesabbe Complex Working Area of Tamalanrea Makassar Health Center Sriwahyuni Sriwahyuni; Alfiah A; Sri Darmawan
Masyarakat Berkarya : Jurnal Pengabdian dan Perubahan Sosial Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Agustus : Masyarakat Berkarya : Jurnal Pengabdian dan Perubahan Sosial
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/karya.v1i3.464

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Hypertension is a growing epidemic in the United States, with more than 40% of adults aged 45-64 years and more than 70% of adults aged 65 years and older diagnosed with this condition. Hyperglycemia and high cholesterol contribute to damage to blood vessel walls which triggers hypertension. Physical damage due to hypertension is cumulative, so compliance with treatment is the key to preventing serious illnesses such as end-stage kidney disease. In an effort to improve self-management of elderly people with hypertension, health education activities were carried out at the Wesabbe Complex, working area of ​​the Tamalanrea Community Health Center, Makassar, involving 30 participants. The activity lasted for two days and included lectures, discussions, distribution of leaflets, and blood pressure checks. The results showed an increase in self-management, where before the activity, 66.7% of participants had poor self-management, but after education, 86.7% of participants showed a significant increase in self-management. The evaluation showed an increase in participants' knowledge in hypertension management, including the ability to control blood pressure and recognize signs of increased blood pressure. Conclusion: Health education has proven effective in improving self-management of elderly people with hypertension, which has an impact on increasing their ability to control blood pressure and make health decisions independently. It is recommended that more adequate facilities and infrastructure be provided to support activities to improve public health in the Wesabbe Complex in the Tamalanrea Makassar Health Center Working Area.
Studi Literatur: Manfaat Cream Topical Extract Hylocereus Polyrhizus 7,5 % pada Penyembuhan Luka Sriwahyuni Sriwahyuni; Takdir Tahir; Yuliana Syam
Jurnal Kesehatan Manarang Vol 4 No 2 (2018): Desember 2018
Publisher : Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Mamuju

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (350.801 KB) | DOI: 10.33490/jkm.v4i2.73

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Wound healing is a complex physiological response from living systems for physical, chemical, mechanical or thermal injury, where cells and matrix components act in rhythm to facilitate wound regeneration and restore tissue integrity. The skin is a complex organ consisting of the epidermis, dermis, and complementary skin, including hair follicles and sebaceous glands besides that the skin is also known as the largest organ in the body and plays several important roles ranging from regulating temperature, preventing infection and also a very dynamic organ which continually replaces cells, the depth of damage to the skin, both superficial and partial, can affect the length and amount of use of wound dressing material so that wound healing requires an appropriate environment and skill ability in selecting topical dressings to improve the healing process that is suitable for each type wounds, the right and innovative healing stage is estimated to heal within 2-8 weeks. This literature study aims to determine the benefits of topical cream extract of hylocereus polyrhizus 7.5% on wound healing. Search was done using pubMed, cochrane, google scholar and secondary search data published from 1990 to 2017. 7.5% red dragon fruit (EBNM) contains antioxidants, flavonoid phlyphenols which can increase collagen synthesis in wound healing besides seeds dragon fruit is able to relieve flasks and keep the skin moisture smooth due to the content of linoleic acid. Every 1 gram of Red Dragon Fruit contains 8.3 mg of total flavonoids and 10.8 mg of total phenol. Red Dragon Fruit (BNM) with high fiber, low in calories, and rich in antioxidants. Red Dragon Fruit Extract (EBNM) 7.5% is better at repairing granulation tissue and epithelial tissue, so it has the potential to be used as a wound healing therapy.