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GastroHealth Mission Health Education: A Healthy Digestion Initiative for Active Adolescents Hartanti, Yesiska Kristina Kristina; Pramitaningastuti, Anastasia S.; Salsabillah, Cecilya Anastasya; Margawang, Audrey Angeline; Nengy, Jefanya; Nadya, Febry; Elvira, Yuyuvia
Media Karya Kesehatan Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Media Karya Kesehatan
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/mkk.v8i1.59770

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Digestive health issues such as dyspepsia and gastroenteritis are commonly experienced by teenagers due to unhealthy eating habits and poor hygiene practices. The GastroHealth Mission aims to enhance students' knowledge of the prevention and management of digestive disorders through educational and practical approaches. This initiative took place on Friday, November 1, 2024, at a high school in South Tangerang. The methods used included interactive lectures, group discussions, and a hands-on healthy food-making activity under the theme “Wrap It Healthy, Digest It Right!” Evaluation was conducted using pre-tests and post-tests, which were analyzed with an Excel paired t-test to measure knowledge improvement, along with satisfaction questionnaires to assess the effectiveness of the program. The results showed that the average knowledge score increased from 81.18% to 96.67% (an improvement of 19.17%) with a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant difference before and after the session. Active participation reached 100% (exceeding the 50% target), and participant satisfaction was 92% (surpassing the 80% target). Although the number of participants only reached 72% of the target, students' understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing digestive disorders improved significantly. To maximize the educational impact, similar initiatives should be scheduled earlier to avoid conflicts with other school activities and should involve a larger number of participants with an extended duration for more in-depth material coverage.Keywords: Dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, health outreach, healthy eating habits.
Optimization of Galangal Essential Oil Stik Balsam Formula (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.): [Optimization of Galangal (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.) Essential Oil Stick Balsam Formula] Ernestine Arianditha Pranasti; Ayuningtyas, Nurista Dida; Pramitaningastuti, Anastasia S.; Cahaya, Gabriella Lisye
FaST - Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi (Journal of Science and Technology) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): NOVEMBER
Publisher : Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/jstfast.v9i2.10387

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High occurrence of muscle pain has encouraged the development of practical natural solutions, such as stick balm formulated with galangal (Alpinia galanga) essential oil, which shows potential as a topical analgesic agent. This study formulated galangal stick balm to relieve muscle pain while meeting physical requirements and user preferences. The formulation involved variations in base composition (solid paraffin and white petrolatum) and methyl salicylate concentration to evaluate physical characteristics such as pH, homogeneity, melting point, and irritation potential. A hedonic test was conducted to determine the most preferred formula. Results showed that all formulas had safe pH levels (4.5–6.5), good homogeneity, melting points between 57–60°C, and caused no skin irritation in volunteers. Hedonic testing identified Formula F4 as the best candidate based on aroma, warmth, and texture. Therefore, galangal essential oil stick balm has promising potential to be developed as a safe, stable, and user-friendly analgesic topical preparation. Bahasa Indonesia Abstract: Tingginya kasus nyeri otot mendorong pengembangan solusi alami yang praktis, seperti balsam stik berbahan minyak atsiri lengkuas (Alpinia galanga), yang memiliki potensi sebagai agen analgetik topikal. Penelitian ini merumuskan formulasi balsam stik lengkuas untuk meredakan nyeri otot yang memenuhi syarat fisik dan disukai. Formulasi dilakukan dengan variasi komposisi basis (paraffin solid dan vaselin album) dan variasi metil salisilat untuk mengevaluasi karakteristik fisik seperti pH, homogenitas, titik lebur, dan potensi iritasi. Uji kesukaan dilakukan untuk melihat formula mana yang paling disukai. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa seluruh formula memiliki pH dalam rentang aman (4,5–6,5), homogenitas yang baik, titik lebur antara 57–60°C, serta tidak menimbulkan iritasi pada kulit sukarelawan. Uji kesukaan menunjukkan Formula F4 sebagai kandidat terbaik berdasarkan aroma, kehangatan, dan tekstur. Dengan demikian, balsam stik minyak atsiri lengkuas berpotensi dikembangkan sebagai sediaan antinyeri yang aman, stabil, dan disukai pengguna.