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A Quantitative Study Assessment of Public Knowledge Regarding Self-Medication with Ibuprofen In Marang Kayu District: A Quantitative Study Triswanto Sentat; Ika Nurjannah; Siti Jubaidah; Heri Wijaya; Rusdiati Helmidanora
JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis) Vol 12 No 1 (2025): J Sains Farm Klin 12(1), April 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jsfk.12.1.72-80.2025

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Self-medication is an approach widely used by the public to treat mild pain symptom by using over-the-counter medications without a prescription from physician. One of the medications that can be used for self-medication is Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a drug that can be used for self-medication; however, its use should be under the supervision and guidance of healthcare professionals. This study aims to determine the level of public knowledge regarding the self-medication use of ibuprofen in Marang Kayu District. This research uses a quantitative design with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 369 respondents selected using purposive sampling. The questionnaire included questions about knowledge aspects regarding ibuprofen and self-medication patterns. The study results showed that the level of public knowledge in Marang Kayu District about Ibuprofen for self-medication was 14.5% (49 respondents) with a high level of knowledge, 31.3% (106 respondents) with a moderate level of knowledge, and the majority, 54.3% (184 respondents), with a low level of knowledge. The results underscore the urgent need for targeted health education programs to improve public awareness and promote safe self-medication practices. Enhancing community knowledge is essential to minimize the risks associated with improper ibuprofen use and to encourage responsible drug consumption
AKTIVITAS EKSTRAK ETANOL 70% DAUN RAMBAI LAUT (Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl.) TERHADAP BAKTERI Propionibacterium acnes Heri Wijaya; Siti Jubaidah; Muhammad Deni Kurniawan; Sella Handayani
Jurnal Jamu Kusuma Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): JURNAL JAMU KUSUMA
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37341/jurnaljamukusuma.v3i2.64

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Bakteri Propionibacterium acnes merupakan penyebab Jerawat. Jerawat adalah masalah kulit umum yang sering dialami oleh setiap orang di seluruh dunia. Daun rambai laut (Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl) berfungsi sebagai alternatif dalam pengobatan jerawat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui sifat antibakteri daun rambai laut dan menentukan konsentrasi yang efektif dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri ini. Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental, di mana setiap kelompok perlakuan terdiri dari ekstrak etanol daun rambai laut pada konsentrasi 2,5%, 5%, 10%, dan 20%, serta terdapat kelompok kontrol positif yang menerima klindamisin 2,5% dan kelompok kontrol negatif yang menerima etanol 70%. Uji daya hambat dilakukan menggunakan metode sumuran. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan zona hambat dari ekstrak etanol daun rambai laut pada konsentrasi 2,5%, 5%, 10%, dan 20%, serta kontrol negatif dan kontrol positif adalah secara berurutan 17,60 mm; 17,91 mm; 18,86 mm; 19,3 mm; 0 dan 43,01 mm. Hasil ini dianalisis menggunakan uji Kruskall Wallis, yang menghasilkan nilai 0,037 (p < 0,05), menunjukkan adanya perbedaan dalam kemampuan menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri pada masing-masing konsentrasi ekstrak etanol daun rambai laut. Selanjutnya, uji Mann Whitney d menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan signifikan antara konsentrasi 5%, 10%, 20%, dan 40%.