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Journal : Jurnal Prima Medika Sains

Factors associated with uric acid levels in elderly: A cross-sectional study Sinurat, Suryati; Simanjuntak, Maestro Bina Utama; Siahaan, Jekson Martiar; Hutagalung, Mangatas Halomoan Parluhutan; Daulay, Agus Husein; Tarigan, Leonardo; Sihotang, Ruth Wydia Wati; Sembiring, Bob Agustinus; Nababan, Titus Imanuel; Tampubolon, Ruth Septianna Br.; Salamon, Yuda Monang; Ainun, Nur Azizah; Nainggolan, Serevina
Jurnal Prima Medika Sains Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Prima Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/jpms.v7i1.6809

Abstract

Sustained elevated blood uric acid levels can lead to gout, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. Factors contributing to hyperuricemia include insufficient knowledge of risk factors and management, consumption of high-purine diets, and inadequate uric acid monitoring. Overweight and obesity are also frequently associated with increased uric acid production and reduced renal excretion. The aging process contributes to declining renal function, essential for uric acid elimination. This observational analytic cross-sectional study investigated the relationships between knowledge, nutritional status, and physical activity with blood uric acid levels in 30 elderly individuals at Hamparan Perak Health Center from March 5-19, 2025. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using Chi-Square or Fisher Exact tests. The majority of respondents were female (73.3%) and aged 60-69 years (63.3%). Most had poor knowledge (56.7%) and high uric acid levels (63.3%). A significant relationship was found between knowledge (p=0.002) and nutritional status (p=0.000) with blood uric acid levels. However, no significant relationship was observed between physical activity levels and uric acid levels (p=0.125).
Co-Authors Agnes Imelda Manurung Ainun, Nur Azizah Ardinata, Dedi - Ariani, Peny Ariescha, Putri Ayu Yessy Atmawidjaja, Rachmat Bahar, Dinillah Salsabila Br. T. Tambun, Gita Sradha Budi Darmanta Sembiring Butar-Butar, Harry Chalil, M. Jalaluddin A. Daulay, Agus Husein Dina Riani Purba Dona Pasaribu Dwi Lunarta Doderina Siahaan Efbertias Sitorus Eka Samuel P. Hutasoit Endy Juli Anto Endy Juli Anto endyjulianto endyjulianto Fadinie, Wulan FAHDI, FIRDAUS Fauzi, Tengku M. Fauzi, Tengku Muhammad Hadyanto Lim Hadyanto Lim Hakim, Enggrek Pelita Hamdi, Tasrif Hendrika A. Silitonga Hendrika Silitonga Hutagalung, Mangatas Halomoan Parluhutan Hutagalung, Sanggam B. Hutagalung, Sanggam Bangun Hutapea, Kenal P. Hutasoit, Eka Samuel P. Ilyas, Syaffrudin Imelda Montes Monika Simanungkalit Irfan Hamdani, Irfan Irina, Sinta Jadeny Sinatra Jan Pieter Sihombing Jones Simatupang Juli Anto, Endy Juli Jamnasi Juli Jamnasi Juli Y. Mega kenvin rusli Laura Octavina Siagian Lesmana Syahrir Lesmana Syahrir, Lesmana Lubis, Andriamuri P. Maestro B. U. Simanjuntak Maludin Panjaitan Manik, Widya Dayanti Feronika Manullang, Frengky S. Maria, Lasma Menang Bastanta Tarigan Momot, Estela Salomina Nababan, Manaor Bismar Posman Nababan, Titus Imanuel Nainggolan, Ranatha NH Nainggolan, Serevina Napitupulu, Helen Debora Natalie S., Karen Nazma, Diani Nurmala Sari Pakpahan, Edwin Anto Panataria, Lince Romauli Panjaitan, Bintang Andika Panjaitan, Goklas Parhusip, Rudolf S. Pasaribu, Sumihar M. R. Pasaribu, Sumihar Maurist Rantos Pasaribu, Sumihar MR Paul Saut Marganda L Tobing Perangin-angin, Guntur Pratiwi, Ade Dwi Purba, Amril Putri C. Eyanoer Putri Chairani Eyanoer Putri Chairani Eyanoer, Putri Chairani Ria Oktavia Ricke Loesnihari Rimbun, Surjadi Ronald T. H. Tambunan Sagala, Daniela Salamon, Yuda Monang Salomo G. U. Simanjuntak Salomo Garda Utama Simanjuntak Sanggam B Hutagalung Sanggam B. Hutagalung SARAGIH, MEYLIN KRISTINA Sari, Nur Mala Sembiring, Bob Agustinus Sembiring, Budi Darmanta Sembiring, Mikael Siahaan, Dwi Lunarta D. S. Sihaloho, Kerin Repaskatri Sihaloho, Lovian Nauli Sihombing, Amordekhai Imvan Parlindungan Sihombing, Parsaoran Sihotang, Ruth Wydia Wati Sijabat, Kesia Silaen, Ester L. R. Silalahi, Veraci Silangit, Thomas Silitonga, Hendrika Adriana Silitonga, Hendrika Andriana Silitonga, Hendrika Andriani Simangunsong, Batara Simanjuntak, Jeremia Simanjuntak, Maestro Simanjuntak, Maestro Bina Utama Simanjuntak, Pantas Simanjuntak, Salomo Garda Utama Simanjuntak, Salomo Garda Utama Simatupang, Aditia Erick Cantona Simbolon, Boyke M. Sinatra, Jadeny Sinurat, Suryati Sirait, Kilian Sitepu, John Frans Siti Normi, Siti Sitompul, Michael Sabatino Sitorus, Ragnar Oktavianus Stephanie S., Kezia Surjani, Lylys Suryati Sinurat Syahputra, Fahmi Tambunan, Ronald T. H. Tambunan, Ronald Tunggul Hotmarojahan Tampubolon, Ruth Septianna Br. Tanjung, Qodri F. Tarigan, Juliyanti Tarigan, Leonardo Tarigan, Menang Bastanta Tengku M. Fauzi Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tiji, Widjaya Taufik Tobing, Paul S. M. L. Urip Harahap Vivian Vivian Wijaya, Mega Yohanna Agustina Sinaga YUNAFRI, ANDRI Zainumi, Cut M.