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Juwita Purnamasari, Juwita
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TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MAHASISWA PROFESI PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN DOKTER GIGI TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIK DI RSGMP UNSRAT MANADO Purnamasari, Juwita; Wowor, Pemsy M.; Tambunan, Elita
e-GiGi Vol 3, No 2 (2015): e-GiGi
Publisher : Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35790/eg.3.2.2015.9836

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Abstract: Antibiotics are substances produced by microbes, especially fungi that can inhibit or eradicate other microbial species. The use of antibiotics in Indonesia is very alarming. According to WHO, Indonesia was ranked 8th out of 27 countries that were resistant to antibiotics. The health workers’ knowledge, especially of dentists and professional students is needed to prevent the irrational use of antibiotics. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. Samples were as many as 71 Dentistry Study Program students in RSGMP Unsrat. The instrument used in the study was a questionnaire about knowledge of antibiotic usage. The results showed that 64.79% of students had poor knowledge level of antibiotic usage. Conclusion: In this study, most students of Dentistry Study Program in RSGMP Unsrat Manado belonged to the poor category in knowledge of antibiotic usage.Keywords: knowledge, use of antibioticsAbstrak: Antibiotik adalah zat yang dihasilkan oleh suatu mikroba terutama fungi yang dapat menghambat atau membasmi mikroba jenis lain. Penggunaan antibiotik di Indonesia sangat memprihatinkan. Data WHO menyebutkan bahwa Indonesia menduduki peringkat ke-8 dari 27 negara resisten terhadap antibiotik. Tingkat pengetahuan para tenaga kesehatan khususnya dokter gigi dan mahasiswa profesi sangat dibutuhkan untuk mencegah pemakaian antibiotik yang tidak rasional yang dapat menimbulkan banyak sekali kerugian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 71 mahasiswa profesi Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi. Instrumen penelitian ialah kuesioner tentang pengetahuan antibiotik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan dari 64,79% mahasiswa profesi terhadap penggunaan antibiotik di RSGMP Unsrat Manado termasuk dalam kategori kurang baik. Simpulan: Sebagian besar mahasiswa profesi Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Gigi di RSGMP Unsrat Manado memiliki tingkat pengetahuan mengenai penggunaan antibiotik termasuk dalam kategori kurang baikKata kunci: pengetahuan, penggunaan antibiotik
Comparison Of The Antibacterial Activity Of Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) & Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacteria Purnamasari, Juwita; Wahyuni Gayatri B, Sri; Sitti Fahirah Arsal, Andi; R. Bamahry, Aryanti; Karim, Marzelina
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): May 2025 ( Indonesia - Iraq - Malaysia)
Publisher : CV. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijhp.v5i2.412

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a gram-negative bacterium, is a significant cause of nosocomial infections and exhibits high levels of multidrug resistance, necessitating the exploration of alternative antibacterial agents. This study investigates the antibacterial activity of Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) and Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, employing a true experimental post-test design with microdilution and agar dilution methods. Conducted at the Universitas Muslim Indonesia, the study determined the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of PKO, VCO, and gentamicin. Results revealed that PKO had an MIC of 4096 µg/mL and an MBC of 8192 µg/mL, while VCO exhibited an MIC of 2048 µg/mL and an MBC of 4096 µg/mL. Gentamicin, used as a control, demonstrated superior antibacterial effectiveness with an MIC of 2 µg/mL and an MBC of 4 µg/mL. Statistical analysis indicated that VCO, with its higher lauric and myristic acid content, was more effective than PKO in inhibiting bacterial growth, although both oils were less effective than gentamicin. The study highlights the potential of VCO as a natural antibacterial agent, suggesting further research to optimize its efficacy through formulation modifications and combinations with other antimicrobial agents. Additionally, evaluating the effectiveness of VCO and gentamicin against other bacterial strains is recommended to expand the understanding of VCO's antibacterial capabilities. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of natural products in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.
Co-Authors Elita Tambunan, Elita Karim, Marzelina Pemsy M. Wowor, Pemsy M. R. Bamahry, Aryanti Sitti Fahirah Arsal, Andi Wahyuni Gayatri B, Sri