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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND PERCEPTIONS OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS TOWARDS THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN INDONESIA Mizranita, Vinci; Sakinatun Nisa, Fauziyyah
Jurnal Jamu Kusuma Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): JURNAL JAMU KUSUMA
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37341/jurnaljamukusuma.v4i1.100

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This study examines the perceptions of community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians regarding the use of herbal medicines practice in Indonesia. Given the rich biodiversity and traditional medicinal practices in Indonesia, herbal medicines play a significant role in healthcare. This study aims to examine the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in advising patients on herbal medicines, focusing on their knowledge, scope, and practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Surakarta, Indonesia, who attended Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI) and Indonesian Pharmacy Technicians Association (PAFI) seminars. A total of 123 pharmacists and 121 pharmacy technicians participated in the study. The results indicate that pharmacy technicians are more involved in managing simple common ailments such as acne (93.4%) and cough and cold symptoms (90.1%) compared to pharmacists, who are more involved in treating conditions like acute pain (72.4%) and diarrhoea (58.5%). This study also show a significant shift in referral patterns when symptoms do not improve, with pharmacy technicians referring patients to pharmacists 89.3% of the time. This study highlights the critical role of pharmacy technicians in the initial management of symptoms and underscores the importance of collaboration between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The findings suggest areas for further training and protocol development to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacy services in Indonesia.
Upaya Edukasi Swamedikasi dan Perilaku Hidup Sehat Pada Warga Dusun Randusari, Kelurahan Mojosongo, Kecamatan Jebres, Kota Surakarta Mizranita, Vinci; Astuti, Rini Budi; Ikakusumawati, Novita Dhewi; Sholihah, Inayatush; Pratama, Tiara Dewi Salindri; Manurung, Devi Yanthre Sari; Nugraha, Akbar Eka
Jurnal Kreativitas Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) Vol 8, No 9 (2025): Volume 8 No 9 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Malahayati Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/jkpm.v8i9.21803

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ABSTRAK Sampah merupakan bahan yang berasal dari aktivitas manusia dan hewan yang dibuang karena dianggap tidak memiliki manfaat lagi. Pengelolaan sampah yang tidak baik dapat menyebabkan berbagai dampak negatif, salah satunya masalah kesehatan seperti infeksi saluran pernapasan, penyakit kulit, dan diare. Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA) Putri Cempo merupakan salah satu TPA di Kota Surakarta. Jumlah sampah di TPA Putri Cempo meningkat seiring dengan bertambahnya penduduk. Peningkatan timbunan sampah ini menimbulkan gangguan kesehatan, utamanya pernapasan, pencernaan, dan kulit. Dusun Randusari menjadi salah satu tempat yang terdampak akibat timbunan sampah tersebut. Salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan oleh masyarakat yaitu pengobatan secara mandiri atau swamedikasi. Program sosialisasi ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat Dusun Randusari dalam upaya untuk mengurangi dan mencegah terjadinya masalah kesehatan akibat sampah. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini dihadiri oleh 24 warga. Kegiatan diawali dengan pre-test, pemaparan materi swamedikasi dan pola hidup sehat, post-test, praktik swamedikasi penyakit kulit (panu), dan diakhiri dengan evaluasi keberhasilan program. Hasil nilai rata-rata pre-test dan post-test berturut-turut adalah 76,25 dan 88,3. Dari hasil tersebut, menandakan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pemahaman mengenai swamedikasi dan pola hidup sehat.  Kata Kunci: Sosialisasi, Pola Hidup Sehat, Swamedikasi, Infeksi, Panu, Pernapasan  ABSTRACT Waste is material that comes from human and animal activities that is discarded because it is considered to have no more benefits. Poor waste management can cause various negative impacts, one of which is health problems such as respiratory tract infections, skin diseases, and diarrhea. Putri Cempo Final Disposal Site (TPA) is one of the TPAs in Surakarta City. The amount of waste in Putri Cempo TPA increases along with the population growth. The increase in waste piles causes health problems, especially respiratory, digestive, and skin. Randusari Hamlet is one of the places affected by the pile of waste. One way that can be done by the community is self-medication. This socialization program is expected to be able to increase the knowledge of the Randusari Hamlet community to reduce and prevent health problems caused by waste. This socialization activity was attended by 24 residents. The activity began with a pre-test, presentation of self-medication material and healthy lifestyles, post-test, self-medication practice for skin diseases (tinea versicolor), and ended with an evaluation of the success of the program. The average pre-test and post-test scores were 76.25 and 88.3, respectively. These results indicate that there is an increase in understanding of self-medication and healthy lifestyles.  Keywords: Socialization, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-medication, Infection, Tinea Versicolor, Respiratory
Perceptions of Practice Towards Management of Common Ailments In Indonesian Community Pharmacies: A Cross-Sectional Study Mizranita, Vinci; Sakinatun Nisa, Fauziyyah
Devotion : Journal of Research and Community Service Vol. 5 No. 9 (2024): Devotion: Journal of Community Research
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/devotion.v5i9.799

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Managing common ailments is a growing service in developing countries. Community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians managing common ailments are essential for improving treatment outcomes. While common ailment services have been successfully implemented in developed countries, Indonesia needs more documentation of these practices. This study aimed to document the scopes of community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in managing common ailments, their practices, and the perceived experience in providing these services. These cross-sectional surveys were conducted from May to June 2023 in separate pharmacists’ and pharmacy technicians’ seminars in Surakarta, Indonesia. Binary logistic regression compared the pharmacists' and pharmacy technicians' perceptions of managing ailments. A total of 180 pharmacists and 140 pharmacy technicians participated. Among 13 common ailments listed in the survey, acute pain (P<0.001) was an ailment that was perceived as limited to a pharmacist's scope. Ailments such as dandruff, constipation and mild headache were perceived to be within the scope of a pharmacy technician (P<0.001). Given the differing approaches by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, there is a need to ensure that each professional practices within their area of scope.