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Pemeriksaan Tekanan Darah sebagai Upaya Preventif Kesehatan Masyarakat untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Pola Hidup Sehat Jimat, Resi Tondho; Emma Ismawatie; Yulita Maulani; Arum Kusuma Putri; Rahmayani Agustin Nanda Kusuma; Rudiharto
JURNAL PENGABDIAN KESEHATAN Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): MEI
Publisher : Gayaku Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58222/jupengkes.v3i2.1332

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Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases that often presents without symptoms but carries a high risk of severe complications such as heart disease and stroke. Preventive and promotive efforts, such as health education and regular blood pressure screening, play a crucial role in increasing public awareness of healthy lifestyles. This community service activity was conducted in Jayan Village, Boyolali, through educational sessions and health screenings involving local residents as participants. The results showed that 81% of participants were identified as having hypertension at various levels. This program successfully improved community understanding of early detection of high blood pressure and encouraged lifestyle modifications. Routine blood pressure checks proved to be an effective preventive strategy for controlling hypertension at the community level.
EFFECT OF EDTA AND 3.8% SODIUM CITRATE ON BLOOD SEDIMENTATION RATE BY WESTERGREN METHOD WITH 0.86% NACL Rahmayani Agustin Nanda Kusuma; Emma Ismawatie; Yulia Ratna Dewi
Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN)
Publisher : Tahta Media Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i3.1685

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Background: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a hematological test used to detect inflammatory processes and blood disorders. ESR values can be influenced by the type of anticoagulant used. Objective: To compare ESR values in venous blood samples using EDTA and 3.8% sodium citrate anticoagulants with the Westergren method modified by the addition of 0.86% NaCl. Methods: This study employed an observational analytical approach with a cross-sectional design, conducted at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory of Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta. A total of 32 venous blood samples were examined using both anticoagulants. Data were analyzed statistically using the Mann–Whitney test. Results: The mean ESR value in samples with EDTA anticoagulant was 18.3 mm/h, while that in samples with 3.8% sodium citrate was 13.1 mm/h. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value of 0.014 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. This difference may be attributed to the chemical properties and osmolarity of each anticoagulant, which affect erythrocyte rouleaux formation. Conclusions: The type of anticoagulant significantly affects ESR results. 3.8% sodium citrate remains the preferred anticoagulant for the Westergren method according to standard protocols, without the addition of 0.86% NaCl dilution