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Journal : Sumatera Medical Journal

The Difference of Olfactory Functions in The Workers of The Gas Station by Using Sniffin’ Stickstest in Medan City Sagala, Irwan Pernandi; Munir, Delfitri; Rambe, Andriana Yunita Murni; Ashar, Taufik
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (5133.343 KB) | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v1i1.446

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Introduction: Chronic exposure of volatile substances can cause the impaired olfactory function. Objectives: In order to identify the difference of olfactory function in the workers of the Gas Station in Medan city. Methods: Analytical research with cross- sectional approach. The research subjects were 80 persons consisting of 40 gas station operators and 40 non-operators who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The applied statistical analysis was Mann Whitney, Fisher's Exact, Chi Square, T independent, Spearman with 95% confidence level. Results: Proportion of the impaired olfactory function in the gas station operator group by 77.5% and non-operator group by 0%. Significant correlation was obtained between age, duration of work with the impaired olfactory function (p = 0,047, p = 0,001). The gas station operators will suffer the impaired olfactory function if they work for  3.89 years. Conclusions: There were differences of olfactory functions in the gas station workers by using Sniffin 'Sticks Test in Medan city.
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels as a Predictive Factor for Allergic Rhinitis Restimulia, Lia; Munir, Delfitri
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2021): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v4i3.7626

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Introduction: Allergy and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D deficiency were mentioned to be correlated. Still, there was limited number of studies in determining serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels as a predictive factor, particularly in allergic rhinitis (AR). This study has never been implemented in Indonesia which the main objective was to explore this topic. Methods: Consecutive sampling was used in recruiting the fifteen subjects. Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels were quantified using electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) method while the total nasal symptom scores were acquired by enumerate all nasal symptoms. Data of serum vitamin D levels and TNSS were analysed statistically.Results: Based on our previous study, the predictive value was illustrated from linier regresion = 10,230 – 0,281 (vitamin D), with negative moderate correlation (r = -0,613). This result can be comparable for someone with vitamin D level of 5.66 ng/mL that could predicted as 8.64 nasal score. Conclusion: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D could be a predictive factor for allergic rhinitis with negative moderate correlation. Hence, in the future research needs to be implemented.
Level of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Students at SMA Negeri 13 Medan on Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Elisabeth; Magdalena Simatupang, Maria; Munir, Delfitri; Rasiyanti Siregar, Olga
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v7i1.12045

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Background: Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is a contagious disease that has been a health problem around people all over the world because the incidence rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) tends to increase. Objective: This research objects to know the level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of SMA Negeri 13 Medan students regarding STI prevention. Methods: This is descriptive research with cross-sectional design. The sampling technique is done by stratified random sampling with questionnaire as data collection tool and the data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics. Results: The results showed that the knowledge level of SMA Negeri 13 Medan students about preventing STI was mostly in the good category (54.2%), attitudes were in the good category (93.7%), and behaviors were in the moderate category (47.9%). Conclusion: Most of students have a good knowledge level, good attitude level, and moderate behavior level towards STI prevention.