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THE BLOOD CREATININE LEVELS OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS OF PRODUCTIVE AGE AT THE CIKAJANG COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Rismawati, Rismawati; Mutmaina, Gina Nafsa; Sugiah, Sugiah; Nurisani, Astari; Arbila, Meisya
Jurnal Medika Cendikia Vol 11 No 01 (2024): Jurnal Medika Cendikia
Publisher : Karsa Husada Health Institute Garut

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33482/jmc.v11i01.244

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The incidence of hypertension is on the rise with the passage of time, attributed to the increasing prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle changes. The productive age signifies a stage in the evolution of life where individuals are at the peak of activity, characterized by heightened levels of engagement that tend to result in health issues. Hypertension can lead to organ damage, notably the kidneys, as indicated by elevated levels of creatinine in the blood. The aim of this study is to ascertain the levels of blood creatinine in hypertensive patients of productive age at the Cikajang Community Health Center. This descriptive study analyzes blood creatinine levels in hypertensive patients using the Jaffe Reaction method, with a sample size of 30 respondents obtained through accidental sampling technique. The study's findings reveal that 19 participants (64%) have normal creatinine levels, 10 participants (33%) have high creatinine levels, and 1 participant (3%) has low creatinine levels. The study concludes that the majority of respondents have normal creatinine levels, nearly half of the respondents have high creatinine levels, and a small portion of respondents have low creatinine levels
A Penyuluhan Efek Pemaparan Obat Nyamuk Bakar 10 Jam terhadap organ paru di Kampung Mariuk Desa Maripari Kabupaten Garut SUGIAH; Gina Nafsa Mutmainna; N. Ai Erlinawati; Herlin Rusyani; Astari Nurisani
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat DEDIKASI Vol 3 No 02 (2022): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat DEDIKASI
Publisher : LP4M STIKes Karsa Husada Garut

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33482/ddk.v3i02.50

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Indonesia includes a tropical climate and is very suitable as a habitat for mosquitoes to breed. Efforts made by the community to deal with mosquitoes, one of which is using 10-hour mosquito coils circulating in the market and nearby supermarkets, 10-hour mosquito coils are the people's choice which is very popular because they are easy to obtain and the price is very cheap when compared to mosquito sprays. or electric mosquito coils. This community service activity was carried out aiming to increase public knowledge about the dangers of excessive use of mosquito coils against human lung organs. This activity was carried out in Mariuk Village, Maripari Village, Sukawening-Garut District, involving 30 members of the PKK. The results of the evaluation showed that the participants' knowledge about the dangers of using 10-hour mosquito coils increased after the counseling was carried out.