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Rheumatoid Factor, C-Reactive Protein, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Responses on Brisk Walking in Rheumatoid Arthritis Women Ali, Mohammad Arif; Kurniawati, Dewi Marfu'ah; Santillana, Leo Nacion; Guo, Ming Ming; Anam, Muhammad Saiful; Majid, Muhammad Faisal; Anggita, Gustiana Mega; Agustina, Azkia
Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol 19, No 4 (2024)
Publisher : Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/kemas.v19i4.48847

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Modified Physical Exercise Program (MPEP) is necessary for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study aims to investigate the effects of MPEP on the Rheumatoid Factor (RF), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR); to evaluate the correlation between CRP-ESR. This is a quasi-experimental study. Ten RA women who were recommended by the Dukuhseti PHC have participated. The procedure is ethically approved. The venous blood samples were used to measure the dependent variables. Eight-teen sessions of MPEP were done. A two-tailed paired t-test to elucidate the differences in pre-post data; the bivariate Pearson correlation test for CRP-ESR. The RF increased significantly (pre: 19,40±2,46 and post: 22,40±2,41). CRP increased (pre: 0,30±0,07 and post: 0,37±0,06; p 0,05). The change in ESR is not significant. There is a strong-positive, significant correlation (r: 0,831) between CRP-ESR. We concluded that MPEP is not able to lower the RA parameters, and there is a positive feedback correlation between CRP-ESR.
Association Between Body Mass Index and Handgrip Strength Among Obese Adult Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Lazuardi, Yofan Izdihar; Ali , Mohammad Arif; Sugiarto, Sugiarto; Kurniawati, Dewi Marfu’ah; Putra, Arvyn Nabil Deviar; Laroibafih, Alifya Nur Muhammad; Agustina, Azkia
Jp.jok (Jurnal Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga dan Kesehatan) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Jp.jok (Jurnal Pendidikan Jasmani, Olahraga dan Kesehatan)
Publisher : Physical Education, Health and Recreation Study Program, Universitas Insan Budi Utomo, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/jp.jok.v9i2.2997

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Handgrip strength is an important indicator of muscle function that reflects overall physical condition. This study aimed to analyze handgrip strength and examine its relationship with Body Mass Index (BMI) in obese women. A quantitative cross-sectional design was conducted involving 36 obese women selected using purposive sampling. BMI was calculated based on body weight and height measurements, while handgrip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer. Data normality was tested using the Shapiro–Wilk test, which indicated that BMI was not normally distributed (p < 0.05). Therefore, the relationship between variables was analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. The results showed that handgrip strength among obese women was generally categorized as low. The correlation analysis revealed no significant relationship between BMI and right-handgrip strength (r = −0.054; p = 0.755) or left-handgrip strength (r = −0.014; p = 0.936). The correlations were negative, very weak, and statistically insignificant. These findings suggest that variations in BMI are not associated with meaningful changes in handgrip strength within this sample. In conclusion, BMI may not be a sufficient standalone indicator to assess hand muscle strength in obese women. Therefore, direct functional measurements are recommended to obtain a more accurate evaluation of muscle strength in this population.