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Effect of Yoga on Depression Levels in Older People Living in Nursing Home Ghitapenny, Gabriella Astrid; Lilis, Lilis; Ayu, Astri Parawita
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n1.3451

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Background: Older people, especially those living in nursing homes, have a higher risk of experiencing depressive disorders. This condition may lead to decreased physical health, decreased social and cognitive function, and increased risk of suicide attempts. One intervention to help the older people overcome depression is yoga. This study aimed to assess the effect of yoga on depression level in older people living in nursing homes.  Methods: This study applied a one-group pre-and post-test design. The Geriatric Depression Scale–15 (GDS-15) was used to measure depression levels. Participants were recruited from one of the nursing homes in Jakarta, Indonesia. Yoga intervention was performed directly in the nursing home 3 times a week for 9 weeks with   each practice duration of 40 minutes. The paired t-test was used to evaluate the statistical difference in depression scores between pre-and post-intervention. Result: There were 29 out of a total of 68 residents were interviewed after the inclusion and exclusion study was conducted, resulting in 18 respondents who experienced depression and participated in yoga intervention. The majority respondents had mild depression (10 of 12). There was a significant difference in depression scores before and after doing yoga activities (t=11; p<0.001).Conclusion: Yoga can be an effective intervention to reduce depression among older people in nursing homes and yoga as a form of physical activity for the elderly may improve their wellness and enhance quality of life.
Cognitive Function and Nutritional Status in Pre-Elderly Individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Putri, Felicia Cahyadi; Vetinly, Vetinly; Ayu, Astri Parawita; Hardi, Nicholas; Kristian, Kevin
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n4.4179

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Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a global health issue, particularly in Africa and Asia. Cognitive impairment may early develop in individuals living with HIV and can therefore potentially impact nutritional status. This study aimed to assess the correlation between cognitive function and nutritional status in pre-elderly individuals with HIV.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2023 to October 2024 among individuals living with HIV aged 45–59 years in Jakarta, Indonesia. Cognitive function was measured using the Indonesian version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-Ina) and nutritional status was evaluated using body mass index (BMI). Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP).Results: Of the 157 respondents, most were male (75.2%) with a mean age of 49±4.17 years. The majority were unmarried (44.6%), employed (70.1%), had incomes below the Jakarta minimum wage (74.5%), and had completed senior high school education (56.0%). Mild cognitive impairment was found in 70.7% of participants, whereas normal nutritional status was the most common (45.9%). However, no significant relationship was found between cognitive function and nutritional status (p=0.161).  Conclusion: Mild cognitive impairment is prevalent among pre-elderly individuals with HIV, most of whom have normal nutritional status. Although no significant relationship is observed between cognitive function and nutritional status, these findings highlight the importance of incorporating early cognitive screening into routine HIV care to support healthy aging and timely identification and management of cognitive decline.
Co-Authors Agus, Dharmady Amita, Angela Shinta Dewi Ana Lucia Ekowati Arrang, Sherly Tandi Eva Suryani Ghitapenny, Gabriella Astrid Hardi, Nicholas Johanna, Aila Kodrata, Grace Angelica Kristian, Kevin Lilis Lilis, Lilis Mahaputra Mahaputra, Mahaputra Putri, Felicia Cahyadi Surilena, S. Tanamas, Patricia Vetinly, Vetinly Vincentius, Michael