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Level of Knowledge about Hypertension in Cilayung Village District Jatinangor, Sumedang Qisthi, Dian; Wiwaha, Guswan; Martakusumah, Abdul Hadi; Setiawati, Elsa Pudji
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2015)
Publisher : Althea Medical Journal

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  Background: Hypertension known as a silent killer because it is often asymptomatic and causes target organ damage. Prevention of hypertension and its complications are pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy, making holistic knowledge of hypertension is paramount to establish good behavior. This is needed by hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals. Therefore, the study was conducted to identify any knowledge level differences between hypertensive and non-hypertensive groups. Methods: Respondents were 116 Cilayung residents equally divided in hypertensive and non-hypertensive groups. Respondent’s blood pressure was measured and they completed questionnaires during October 2012. This is an observational analytic cross-sectional study with chi-square test.Results: The respondents’ characteristics in both groups dominated by females, aged 50-59 years, housewives, with elementary school background. Most respondents in both groups had sufficient knowledge about hypertension in general, but for knowledge about risk factors, treatment, and complications were still not enough. The result of the chi-square test was not significant with P=0.676. It was due to distributed health promotion and non-matched respondents’age.Conclusion: There is no difference in level of knowledge about hypertension between both groups in Cilayung.Keywords: Differences, hypertension, level of knowledge DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n1.449 
PELATIHAN BANTUAN HIDUP DASAR DAN RESUSITASI JANTUNG PARU, SERTA BAKTI SOSIAL KESEHATAN BERSAMA PAPDI MALUKU DI DESA WAHAI, SERAM UTARA Kusadhiani, Indrawanti; Rahawarin, Halidah; Irwan, Irwan; Hataul, Is Asmaul Haq; Qisthi, Dian; Pattinasarany, Joane Christy Agavera; Ridy, Rizal Kurniawan; Marahena, Dhea Ananda; Akas, Ignasius Dede Setyo
BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 6 No 2 (2025): BAKIRA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LP2M) Universitas Pattimura

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This community engagement program was designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of residents in Wahai Village, North Seram, in responding to medical emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest, choking, and loss of consciousness. The primary focus was on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), as timely intervention is widely recognized to improve survival outcomes before professional medical assistance becomes available. The program was implemented through structured health education, demonstrations, guided hands-on practice, and case-based simulations to ensure comprehensibility and applicability for the general community. In addition to the training, a social service initiative was conducted, providing free medical care including general health examinations, specialist consultations, and distribution of essential medications. The activity was delivered by a multidisciplinary health team comprising general practitioners, specialists, and medical students, in collaboration with the Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) Maluku. The outcomes demonstrated strong community participation, enhanced first aid competence, and improved communication between healthcare providers and the community. This program is expected to foster greater community preparedness in emergencies and reinforce their role in preventive and promotive health efforts.
Effectiveness of Providing Galoba (Hornstedtia sp.) Fruit Tea on Glutathione Peroxidase (Gsh-Px) Enzyme Activity in the Serum of Hyperglycemic Mice (Mus Musculus) Tuahena, Abdul; Agustin, Rachmawati Dwi; Qisthi, Dian
Majalah Biomorfologi 2026: MAJALAH BIOMORFOLOGI (IN PRESS)
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Background: Hyperglycemia is a pathological condition characterized by fasting blood glucose levels exceeding 100 mg/dL, leading to increased production of free radicals and reduced activity of endogenous antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the progression of diabetes complications. Galoba fruit (Hornstedtia sp.) is a traditional herbal plant rich in flavonoids, recognized for its antioxidant properties. These characteristics mark the potential of the plant as a complementary therapy in reducing oxidative stress in hyperglycemia. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of galoba fruit tea on GSH-Px enzyme activity in the serum of hyperglycemic mice. Materials and Methods: This study used post-test-only control group design. As many as 24 male Balb/C mice were divided into six groups: KN (normal control), K− (negative control), K+ (positive control, receiving metformin 1.3 mg/kg BW), and three treatment groups receiving galoba fruit tea at doses of 100 mg/kg BW (P1), 200 mg/kg BW (P2), and 300 mg/kg BW (P3). Hyperglycemia was induced with multiple low doses of streptozotocin (40 mg/kg BW) for 5 days. We collected serum on day 22, and measured GSH-Px activity using a UV–Vis Spectrophotometer at 412 nm. Results: Administration of galoba fruit tea increased GSH-Px activity, with the highest mean value observed in the P1 group (38.08 U/mL), followed by P2 (36.11 U/mL) and P3 (20.74 U/mL). However, these differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Galoba fruit tea exhibits potential in enhancing GSH-Px enzyme activity in hyperglycemic mice, particularly at lower doses (100 mg/kg BW). This potential has demonstrated that galoba fruit tea can support endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms as a complementary strategy to manage hyperglycemia. Therefore, this study suggests optimizing dosage and evaluating long-term effects of the galoba fruit tea for further studies.