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An Overview of The Risk Factors for Patients with Inguinal Hernia at Aloei Saboe Hospital in Gorontalo Potutu, Aliffa Cahya; Abdul, Romy; Kasim, Vivien Novarina A.; Pateda, Sri Manovita; Daud, Serly
Jambura Medical and Health Science Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2024): Jambura Medical and Health Science Journal
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37905/jmhsj.v3i1.24421

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Introduction: Hernias happen when an organ or tissue bulges through a weak  point in the abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias are common and may need surgery.  The present study report the overview of the risk to affect the inguinal hernia at  Aloei Saboe Hospital.Method: The research focused on patients with inguinal hernias who underwent  examinations at Aloei Saboe Hospital, in Gorontalo Province from January to  December 2022. The study used the total sampling technique, with a sample size  of 42 individuals. It was conducted in September and October 2023 at the same  hospital.Results: The data indicates that a significant portion of patients in the range of age  56-65 years (28.6%), with a majority being male (85.7%). Additionally, the  majority of patients who were not employed (19.0%) were also found to have this  condition, as well as a vast majority of those with a primary diagnosis of inguinal  hernia (88.1%).Conclusion: Most patients with inguinal hernia at Aloei Saboe Hospital are males  in the late elderly age group who are no longer working. The main diagnosis for  most patients is inguinal hernia. The study's findings suggest that the hospital can  enhance its system, particularly in archiving medical records or electronic medical  forms, to serve its patients better. Key words: Gorontalo, hernias, inguinal hernia
Knowledge of School Residents' on Self-Evacuation of Natural Disaster Victims at SMP Negeri 1 Botupingge Ilato, Khairurrijal Irsha; Yusuf, Zuhriana K; Abdul, Romy; Pateda, Sri Manovita; Paramata, Nanang Roswita
Jambura Medical and Health Science Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2025): Jambura Medical and Health Science Journal
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37905/jmhsj.v4i1.29622

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Introduction: Natural disasters can cause significant losses to life, the environment, and the economy. In the past decade, Gorontalo Province recorded 169 disasters. Schools play a crucial role in disaster management through risk education, evacuation drills, and community protection. This study assesses the knowledge of self-evacuation procedures among school residents at SMP 1 Botupingge. The findings will help develop better educational programs to enhance school and community disaster preparedness.Method: This quantitative descriptive study involved 313 individuals, with final sample size 63 selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analyzed with univariate tests.Results: Most respondents had "good" category knowledge of self-evacuation (55.6%), followed by "sufficient" category (41.3%) and "insufficient" category (3.1%).Conclusion: The majority of SMP Negeri 1 Botupingge residents mostly demonstrate good self-evacuation knowledge. Regular simulations and training are recommended to strengthen disaster preparedness.Key words: Disaster planning, knowledge, natural disasters,self evacuation
Description of Appendicitis Patients Post-Appendectomy at Prof. Dr. H. Aloei Saboe Hospital Gorontalo in 2023 Aryaputra, fadhil; Abdul, Romy; Antu, Yuniarty; Siregar, Muchtar Nora Ismail; Kasim, Vivien Novarina A
Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako) Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/htj.v11i3.1731

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Background: Appendicitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the appendix caused by obstruction of the lumen. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), appendicitis ranked eighth as a global cause of death in 2014. Objective: To describe the characteristics of post-appendectomy appendicitis patients at Aloei Saboe Hospital, Gorontalo, in 2023. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted in June–August 2024 at Aloei Saboe Hospital, Gorontalo. The population included appendicitis patients who underwent appendectomy between January–December 2023. Using purposive sampling, 98 patient medical records were analyzed. Data were described based on gender, age, and surgical procedure. Results: Most patients were female (64.3%). The highest age distribution was late adolescence (17–25 years) at 39.8%. The most frequent surgical technique performed was open appendectomy (53.1%), followed by other procedures. Conclusion: At Aloei Saboe Hospital, the majority of post-appendectomy appendicitis patients were female, predominantly in late adolescence, with open appendectomy being the most common surgical method. These findings are expected to provide useful information and education for individuals with high-risk factors for appendicitis.