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Exploring the impact of meditation therapy on CD4 levels in HIV/AIDS patients at Karawang hospital Dea, Dea; Karo, Marni Br; Wati, Puri Kresna
Svāsthya: Trends in General Medicine and Public Health Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): September 2024
Publisher : PT. Mega Science Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70347/svsthya.v1i2.20

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The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a significant global health concern, with increasing prevalence in Indonesia's Karawang Regency. People living with HIV/AIDS face numerous challenges, including a decline in immune function and CD4 T-cell depletion. While antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the primary treatment, there is a growing interest in complementary therapies to support immune function and overall well-being. This study aimed to investigate the effect of meditation therapy on CD4 levels in HIV/AIDS patients at Karawang Regional General Hospital. A quasiexperimental study with a prepost design was conducted on 15 HIV/AIDS patients with CD4 levels ranging from 200–500 cells/mm3. The participants engaged in meditation sessions twice a week, twice daily, for one month. CD4 levels were measured before and after the intervention. Demographic data were collected, and statistical analyses were performed via paired t tests (p<0.05). Most of the participants were male (80%), aged 31-37 years (46.7%), and had a vocational high school education (40%). Preintervention CD4 levels ranged from 226 to 459 cells/mm3 (mean: 334.87±57.583), whereas postintervention levels ranged from 220 to 467 cells/mm3 (mean: 340.93±62.721). A paired t test revealed no statistically significant effect of meditation therapy on CD4 levels (p=0.150). This study revealed no significant increase in CD4 levels following a one-month meditation intervention in HIV/AIDS patients. While this research does not support the use of short-term meditation therapy to increase CD4 levels in HIV/AIDS patients, it underscores the need for further investigation of complementary therapies for this population.
INOVASI PEMBERIAN MINUMAN HERBAL JASELAM TERHADAP LANSIA YANG MENDERITA PENYAKIT HIPERTENSI, DM, ASAM URAT DAN JANTUNG KORONER DI RW 003/ RT 002 SEPANJANG JAYA, KOTA BEKASI Pranata, Andi; Amir, Nurhidayah; Manullang, Riyen Sari; Karo, Marni Br; Yanti, Dharma; Gustina, Putri Sry; Khoirunisa, Sabrina; Dea, Dea; Esa, Maria Paras Wathy; Rahmawati, Alvia; Haliza, Spica Susan; Mala, Lulu Khoerul; Sandriyani, Fenny; Yusria, Fida; Fatmawati, Safira; Rohanah, Pipit; Octaviani, Inka; Adawiyah, Robi’ah; Ayu, Amalia Ana Antika; Hasanah, Nur; Tashya, Tashya; Jesica, Tia
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 4 (2024): Volume 5 No. 4 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v5i4.33048

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Minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat RW 03/RT 02 Kelurahan Sepanjang Jaya, Kecamatan Rawa Lumbu, Kota Bekasi, Jawa Barat di tahun 2024 mengenai beberapa problem kesehatan utama seperti Hipertensi, Diabetes Melitus, Jantung Koroner, dan Asam Urat. persoalan Kesehatan sangat penting untuk memutuskan prioritas serta merancang program-program intervensi yang efektif selama KKN dengan dilakukan pemberian minuman herbal. Tujuan asal pemberian minuman herbal menaikkan derajat kesehatan penderita hipertensi, diabetes melitus, jantung koroner, asam urat, meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat, manyadarkan masyarakat yang terdiagnosa penyakit. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan pada aktivitas pengabdian di masyarakat yaitu pemberian minuman herbal dan memberikan edukasi mengenai tanaman obat yang terkandung pada minuman herbal.
The combination of Ambon banana juice and dates increases maternal weight and estimated fetal weight for the prevention of stunting Herningsih, Sari; Karo, Marni Br; Lumbansiantar, Rupdi
Svāsthya: Trends in General Medicine and Public Health Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70347/svsthya.v2i5.19

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Stunting is a form of chronic malnutrition that begins during the prenatal period. Nutritional interventions during pregnancy play a role in preventing fetal growth retardation. Ambon bananas (Musa acuminata) and dates (Phoenix dactylifera) contain iron, folate, and micronutrients that support maternal health and promote fetal growth. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of Ambon banana and date juice in increasing maternal weight and estimated fetal weight in third-trimester pregnant women as a stunting prevention measure. A quasiexperimental study with a pretest‒posttest control group design was conducted with 20 pregnant women in their third trimester at the Imas Masriyah Midwife Practice, Bogor Regency, Indonesia, from October to December 2023. The respondents were divided into an experimental group (n=10) that received Ambon banana and date juice and a control group (n=10) without any special intervention. Maternal weight and estimated fetal weight were measured before and after the intervention. Data analysis was performed via paired t-tests.  In the experimental group, the mean maternal weight increased from 54.90±3.071 kg to 56.40±2.989 kg (p=0.003), and the estimated fetal weight increased from 2.43±0.155 kg to 2.58±0.152 kg (p=0.005). The control group showed no significant changes in maternal weight (p=0.022) or estimated fetal weight (p=0.036). The combination of Ambon banana juice and dates effectively increased maternal weight and estimated fetal weight in pregnant women in the third trimester and has the potential to be used as a nutritional intervention for stunting prevention.