Anita Rahmawati
STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

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The Duration of Suffering from Diabetes Mellitus did not Correlate with the Occurrence of Cataract Ulfa Husnul Fata; Shinta Wulandari; Anita Rahmawati; Wahyu Wibisono
Journal of Ners and Midwifery Vol 12 No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26699/jnk.v12i1.ART.p090-097

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People with diabetes mellitus are five times more likely to develop cataracts. High blood sugar levels over a long period of time can be one of the complications of cataracts. This was a correlational study with the purpose to determine the correlation between the duration of diabetes mellitus and the occurrence of cataracts in patients with diabetes mellitus at the Internal Medicine Polyclinic of Medika Utama Hospital, Blitar. The population in this study was patients with diabetes mellitus who visited the Internal Medicine Polyclinic of Medika Utama Hospital, Blitar. The sample in this study was patients with diabetes mellitus who visited the Internal Medicine Polyclinic of Medika Utama Hospital within a period of 2 weeks, totaling 56 people. The sampling used an accidental sampling technique. The statistical test used was chi-square. The results of this study showed that the p-value was 0.449, which meant that there was no correlation between the duration of diabetes mellitus and the incidence of cataracts. Several actions that can be taken to prevent cataracts are controlling blood glucose levels by obediently taking medication and following a diet. In addition, routine eye checks are useful in preventing cataracts in people with diabetes mellitus.
The Moderating Role of Drinking Water Habit on the Effect of High- Purine Dietary Intake on Uric Acid Levels in Adults and the Elderly Anita Rahmawati; Amelia Anggi Dwi Lestari; Ulfa Husnul Fata
Journal of Ners and Midwifery Vol 12 No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26699/jnk.v12i3.ART.p259-269

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Serum uric acid levels are affected by dietary patterns and lifestyle factors. High-purine food consumption is a primary contributor to hyperuricemia, while hydration status may moderate this effect. This study aimed to examine the moderating role of drinking water habits on the relationship between high-purine dietary intake and serum uric acid levels among adults and the elderly. A cross-sectional design with purposive sampling was conducted, involving 87 respondents from Elderly Integrated Health Post (Posyandu Lansia). Data on purine-rich food intake and water-drinking habits were collected via structured questionnaires, and serum uric acid levels were measured using a point-of-care testing (POCT) device (Easy Touch GCU 3-in-1) with compatible test strips. Multiple logistic regression analysis assessed the interaction between purine intake and drinking water habits. Results revealed a significant association between high-purine dietary intake and elevated serum uric acid levels (p = 0.022). Participants who reported high-purine dietary habits along with insufficient water consumption demonstrated the highest prevalence of hyperuricemia (71.4%), whereas those with similar dietary patterns but adequate hydration showed a substantially lower prevalence (20.0%). A significant interaction effect (p = 0.040) indicated that sufficient water intake moderated the impact of a high-purine diet on uric acid levels. Adequate hydration thus plays a critical moderating role in reducing the adverse effects of a high-purine diet. Promoting sufficient water intake may serve as a simple and effective behavioral strategy to prevent hyperuricemia, particularly among individuals with high purine consumption.