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Life-Cycle Health Risk and Environmental Burden Assessment of Reusable vs Single-Use Medical Textiles: An Innovative Comparison of Worker Exposure and Carbon Emissions Ulin Nafiah; Yeni Rusyani; Trinkul Kalita
Green Health International Journal of Health Sciences Nursing and Nutrition Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024): October: Green Health: International Journal of Health Sciences, Nursing and Nu
Publisher : International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70062/greenhealth.v1i4.265

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The healthcare industry is increasingly relying on medical textiles, particularly single-use items such as surgical gowns, masks, and drapes, to maintain hygiene and prevent infections. However, the widespread use of these single-use textiles raises significant environmental and health concerns. These items are primarily made from non-biodegradable materials, contributing to large volumes of waste and environmental pollution. The production and disposal of single-use textiles also generate carbon emissions, further exacerbating climate change. In response to these challenges, reusable medical textiles have emerged as a more sustainable alternative. Reusable textiles offer several environmental benefits, including reduced resource consumption, lower carbon emissions, and decreased waste generation. Additionally, reusable textiles can improve occupational health by reducing healthcare workers' exposure to harmful chemicals and irritants found in single-use textiles. This study compares the environmental impact and occupational health risks associated with reusable and single-use medical textiles, focusing on factors such as carbon footprint, waste generation, and chemical exposure. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies were employed to quantify the environmental impacts, while workplace exposure measurements assessed the health risks to healthcare workers. The results indicate that reusable textiles significantly reduce carbon emissions and waste compared to single-use textiles. Furthermore, reusable textiles were associated with lower levels of chemical exposure for healthcare workers. The study concludes with recommendations for healthcare systems to adopt reusable textiles to reduce environmental and health risks, while also suggesting areas for future research on sustainable textile innovations and the integration of reusable systems in healthcare facilities.
Efektivitas Senam Hamil dan Prenatal Yoga Terhadap Nyeri Punggung Ibu Hamil Trimester III Ulin Nafiah; Amin Fatayati; Sony Factarun
Jurnal Ventilator Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Juni : Jurnal Ventilator
Publisher : Stikes Kesdam IV/Diponegoro Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59680/ventilator.v4i2.2502

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Back pain is one of the most common complaints experienced by pregnant women, especially during the third trimester. The increasing size of the uterus shifts the body's center of gravity forward, causing postural changes such as lumbar lordosis that contribute to back pain. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of pregnancy exercises and prenatal yoga in reducing back pain among third-trimester pregnant women and to compare the effectiveness of both interventions. A quasi-experimental study with a two-group pretest-posttest design was conducted involving 18 third-trimester pregnant women experiencing back pain. Participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The independent variables were pregnancy exercises and prenatal yoga, while the dependent variable was back pain intensity measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and Mann–Whitney test with a significance level of 0.05. The Wilcoxon test results showed significant reductions in back pain after pregnancy exercises (p = 0.000) and prenatal yoga (p = 0.000). The Mann–Whitney test demonstrated a significant difference in effectiveness between the two interventions (p = 0.027). Mean rank analysis indicated that prenatal yoga (22.17) was more effective than pregnancy exercises (14.83) in reducing back pain. In conclusion, both pregnancy exercises and prenatal yoga are effective non-pharmacological interventions for reducing back pain in third-trimester pregnant women, with prenatal yoga showing greater effectiveness.