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Relationship Between Knowledge Level And Menstrual Genital Hygiene Among UMI Medical Students Andi Ifthita Audy Maharani; Lisa Yuniati; Hanna Aulia Namirah; M. Hamsah; Gina Isni Djanuaresty Iskandar
AVERROUS: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Malikussaleh Averrous, Volume 12 No.1 Mei 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/averrous.v12i1.25902

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Menstruation is a physiological process that may increase the risk of reproductive tract infections if personal hygiene is not properly maintained. Genital hygiene behavior during menstruation plays an important role in maintaining reproductive health; however, many women still have inadequate hygiene practices, one of which is influenced by limited knowledge. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge level and genital hygiene behavior during menstruation, as well as differences in knowledge level and genital hygiene behavior among female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), class of 2023. This study used a quantitative design with an observational analytic method and a cross-sectional approach. The results showed that most female students from both faculties had good knowledge levels and good genital hygiene behavior during menstruation. Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between knowledge level and genital hygiene behavior in both faculties (p = 0.001). Significant differences were also found in knowledge level between medical and non-medical students, with medical students having higher knowledge levels (p = 0.004). In addition, genital hygiene behavior during menstruation was significantly better among medical students compared to students from the Faculty of Economics and Business (p = 0.023). These findings indicate the importance of strengthening structured and equitable reproductive health education across all faculties to improve genital hygiene behavior during menstruation among female students. 
Literature Review : Efektivitas Antimikroba Kulit Manggis (Garcinia Mangostana L.) terhadap Cutibacterium Acnes dan Staphylococcus Epidermidis Waode Afiqah Muyyasarah Nur Bahrani; Dian Amelia Abdi; Zulfiyah Surdam; Yani Sodiqah; Lisa Yuniati
KOLONI Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): SEPTEMBER 2026
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/koloni.v5i3.1032

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Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease frequently associated with the colonization of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria; however, repeated use of antibiotics risks triggering resistance, necessitating effective and safe natural alternatives. This study presents a literature review with a narrative review design on the potential of mangosteen peel (Garcinia mangostana L.) as an anti-acne antibacterial agent by analyzing 10 articles from PubMed, NCBI, and Google Scholar (2017–2025) that met the inclusion criteria. The results demonstrated that mangosteen peel extract possesses antibacterial activity against C. acnes and S. epidermidis, as evidenced by the formation of inhibition zones along with supportive Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) values. The key compound $\alpha$-mangostin from the xanthone group plays a dominant role through the disruption of bacterial cell membranes and the inhibition of microbial metabolism, with flavonoids and tannins contributing synergistically. Furthermore, the antibacterial effectiveness is influenced by the extraction method, solvent type, and extract concentration, with a tendency for nonpolar–semipolar solvents to yield higher activity. Overall, these findings confirm the potential of mangosteen peel as a natural candidate for acne vulgaris therapy, although extract standardization, determination of optimal dosage, toxicity testing, and controlled clinical trials are still required to ensure safety, efficacy, and reproducibility in clinical applications.