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Journal : Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar

Identifikasi Jamur Pada Terigu Yang Dijual Tanpa Merek di Pasar Besar Kota Palangka Raya Banjarani, Alifia; Immanuela Toemon, Agnes; Sri Martani, Natalia; Jabal, Arif Rahman; Mutiasari, Dian
Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar Vol 19 No 1 (2024): Media Kesehatan
Publisher : Direktorat Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32382/medkes.v19i1.386

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Good food is food that does not contain dangerous ingredients and meets hygiene and sanitation standards, however BPOM stated that distributor buildings and retail facilities were found that stored damaged, expired and illegal food ingredients, one of which was damaged wheat flour due to fungal contamination originating from wheat grains/seeds. Wheat flour that is at high risk of being contaminated with mold is wheat flour that is sold without a brand and uses thin, transparent plastic, making it easier for air containing mold spores to enter. To determine the presence of mold and identify the species of mold found in wheat flour sold without a brand at Pasar Besar Palangka Raya City. This type of research uses descriptive methods with a cross sectional design. The research population consisted of 41 wheat flours sold without brands at Pasar Besar Palangka Raya City, with a sampling technique using purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research instrument used was a microscope. Data processing techniques include coding, tabulating, entering, editing, and cleaning with univariate analysis techniques (descriptive analysis) and using percentage formulas. The results of examining 41 wheat flour samples and identifying fungi using SDA (Sabouraud Dextrose Agar) media showed that the percentage was 100% positive for contamination with Aspergillus spp. The results obtained from this research were that all (100%) wheat flour samples were positively contaminated with Aspergillus spp.
Prevalensi Kejadian Pediculosis Capitis Pada Anak Panti Asuhan di Kota Palangka Raya Merrary, Lifrie; Augustina, Indria; Teresa, Astrid; Jabal, Arif Rahman; Mutiasari, Dian
Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar Vol 19 No 1 (2024): Media Kesehatan
Publisher : Direktorat Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32382/medkes.v19i1.513

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Background: Pediculosis capitis in Indonesia is often also called mites. Pediculosis capitis usually attacks the child population in the age group of 6-12 years. Pediculosis capitis easily attacks children, this is because children still do not understand and pay attention to hygiene. Factors that increase the risk of developing pediculosis capitis are gender, frequency of washing hair, sharing combs and hair accessories, sharing beds, long hair, and hair type. Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of pediculosis capitis in orphanage children in Palangka Raya City. Method: This type of research uses a descriptive method with a cross sectional design. Cross sectional research is a type of research that measures data at one time and the research subjects are observed only once at a time. Results: In this study, the prevalence of pediculosis capitis infestation was found in 36 girls (47.3%) and 4 boys (5.2%). Conclusion: Research conducted on children in four orphanages in Palangka Raya City found that the prevalence of pediculosis capitis was 50% of the 76 population. Keywords: Pediculosis Capitis, Prevalence