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Potential of Red Seaweed Juice in Reducing Blood Pressure and Lead Levels in Urine in Workers at Public Fuel Filling Stations Kusumawati, Evi; Imanuddin, Imanuddin; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh; Nadimin, Nadimin
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 14, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University & Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2025.141.107-111

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Lead (Pb) pollution, primarily from fuel combustion, poses severe health risks, including hypertension and systemic poisoning. Gas station attendants are particularly vulnerable to Pb exposure due to occupational hazards. This study investigates the efficacy of red seaweed (Eucheuma spinosum) juice, rich in antioxidants and bioactive components, in reducing Pb levels in urine and lowering blood pressure among gas station workers in Kendari City, Indonesia. A quasi-experimental pre-post-test control group design was employed. Thirty gas station attendants were divided into three groups: control (P0), treatment with seaweed juice once daily (P1), and treatment with seaweed juice twice daily (P2), each receiving 200 mL for two weeks. Urinary Pb levels and blood pressure were measured pre-and post-intervention. Phytochemical analysis of the seaweed juice confirmed the presence of antioxidants, phenolics, saponins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids. Data were analyzed using One-Way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests. The P1 and P2 groups exhibited a reduction in urinary Pb levels, whereas the P0 group showed an increase. However, statistical analysis indicated no significant differences in mean urinary Pb levels among groups. Blood pressure decreased in all groups, with the P2 group showing the most significant reduction in systolic pressure. Despite these trends, no statistically significant differences in blood pressure across the groups were observed. Red seaweed juice demonstrated potential in reducing Pb levels and improving blood pressure among gas station attendants. While statistical significance was not achieved, the findings suggest further research with larger sample sizes and longer intervention durations to confirm the therapeutic benefits of seaweed-based functional foods in mitigating Pb-related health risks.
PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA USIA 6-59 BULAN DI DESA BAJU BODOA KABUPATEN MAROS: Mother’s Knowledge and The Prevalence of Stunting on Toddler Ages 6-59 Months In The Baju Bodoa Village Maros Regency Sunarto; Nadimin; Hartono, Rudy; Annisa, Aulia
Media Gizi Pangan Vol 32 No 1 (2025): Juni 2025
Publisher : Media Gizi Pangan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32382/mgp.v32i1.1475

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Stunting adalah kondisi kekurangan gizi kronis yang terjadi selama masa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan sejak awal kehidupan. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian stunting adalah tingkat pengetahuan ibu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian stunting pada balita usia 6-59 bulan di Desa Baju Bodoa Kabupaten Maros. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional pada 39 sampel ibu yang memiliki balita berusia 6-59 bulan. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi data karakteristik responden dan pengetahuan ibu menggunakan kuesioner dengan teknik wawancara serta data status gizi balita terkait kondisi stunting dikumpulkan melalui pengukuran panjang atau tinggi badan. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square menunjukkan nilai p=0,000 (p<α=0,05) dengan nilai Creamer’s V 0,762. Berdasarkan analisis hasil penelitian maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian stunting pada balita usia 6-59 bulan di Desa Baju Bodoa Kabupaten Maros.
The Effectiveness of Banner as an Educational Media to Increase Mothers' Knowledge about Animal Protein-Rich in Complementary Food for Stunting Prevention Wirawanti, Ika Wirya; Nadimin, Nadimin; Marwati, St.
Mulawarman International Conference on Tropical Public Health Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): The 3th MICTOPH
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health Mulawarman University, Indonesia

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Nutritional intake in toddlers, especially protein, is important because of protein functions as a building nutrient. Toddlers with inadequate protein intake are more at risk of stunting. Education about animal protein-rich in complementary foods for mothers of toddlers is needed to increase the intake of animal protein in toddlers, which can be delivered through an educational media such as banner. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of banner as educational media to increase mothers' knowledge about animal protein-rich in complementary food for stunting prevention. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a one group pre test-post test design on mothers of toddlers in the work area of the Tamalanrea Health Center, Makassar. A sample of 44 mothers was selected using purposive sampling based on inclusion criteria, which were mothers with toddlers and willing to participate in this study. The instruments were banner as educational media and questionnaire to assess knowledge before and after the educational intervention. Education was conducted initially through a counseling session using the banner, which was then displayed at the Tamalanrea Health Center as an educational tool. Data were processed and analyzed using SPSS with a paired t-test. The results showed a significant increase in mothers’ knowledge about animal protein-rich in complementary food with the average score rising from 46,6 to 80,7 with a p-value of 0.001. The educational media banner has proven effective in increasing the knowledge of mothers’ about animal protein-rich in complementary food for stunting prevention. The use of similar educational media is expected to be implemented in various health facilities as a promotive and preventive effort in overcoming stunting in Indonesia.