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UPAYA PROMOTIF PENCEGAHAN DAN PENGENDALIAN HIV/AIDS DI TEMPAT KERJA Yudhiakuari Sincihu; Mulya Dinata; Steven Steven; Dewa Ayu Liona Dewi
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Volume 4 Nomor 2 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

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Indonesia sebagai negara di Asia yang tercepat dalam peningkatan kasus HIV/AIDS. Tahun 2021, jumlah penderita HIV 36.902 kasus dan AIDS 5.750 kasus. Masalah HIV/AIDS tidak hanya berdampak di sektor kesehatan, tetapi juga pada sektor ekonomi, pembangunan, dan sosial. Tempat kerja merupakan tempat strategis dalam upaya promotif, sehingga diwajibkan melaksanakan prinsip pencegahan dan pengendalian HIV/AIDS di tempat kerja melalui kegiatan sosialisasi, edukasi, dukungan dan kampanye anti stigma/diskriminasi. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan metode sharing knowledge HIV/AIDS di perusahaan jasa pembangkit listrik. Peserta (n=53) 67,9% laki-laki dan 32,1% perempuan, 84,9% menikah, rerata usia 33 tahun, dan 75,5% tinggal bersama pasangan. Pasca kegiatan tampak kenaikkan pengatahuan manjadi 91,9% pekerja mengetahui tentang HIV/AIDS. Sebanyak 26,4% pekerja ditingkat berpotensi tertular HIV/AIDS. Faktor motivasi dari diri sendiri (84,9%) dan keluarga (47,2%) menjadi faktor penentu untuk melakukan pencegahan HIV/AIDS, sedangkan upaya dari perusahaan hanya berperan sebesar 24,5% saja. Berdasarkan temuan ini, maka upaya promotif HIV/AIDS di tempat kerja perlu dilakukan dengan peningkatan kesadaran diri pekerja dan dukungan keluarga terhadap pekerja.
Correlation of Microplastic Levels with Erythrocyte Profiles in Wistar Rats Orally Exposed to Polyethylene Microplastics I Komang Andriana Yastalasmana; Niluh Suwasanti; Yudhiakuari Sincihu; Mulya Dinata; Bernadette Dian Novita Dewi
Environmental Pollution Journal Vol. 6 No. 1: April 2026
Publisher : ECOTON: Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation

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Polyethylene microplastics are widely used in single-use products and can enter the body through contaminated food or beverages. After ingestion, these particles may cross the intestinal barrier and reach systemic circulation. Their presence in blood is suspected to induce oxidative stress through increased reactive oxygen species, potentially affecting erythrocyte membrane integrity. Erythrocytes are essential for oxygen transport, and structural damage may reduce their flexibility and lead to morphological abnormalities. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between microplastic counts in blood and erythrocyte profiles in Wistar rats exposed orally to polyethylene microplastics. A quantitative experimental study with a post-test only control group design was conducted. Male Wistar rats were assigned to one control group and three exposure groups receiving different microplastic doses for four weeks. Microplastics were identified using light microscopy and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, while erythrocyte profiles were assessed through peripheral blood smears and hematological examination. Microplastics were detected in exposed groups, accompanied by several abnormal erythrocyte forms. However, no significant differences or correlations were observed between microplastic counts and erythrocyte parameters. Oral exposure to polyethylene microplastics did not significantly alter erythrocyte profiles, although potential morphological effects cannot be excluded.