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Edukasi Pemanfaatan Aloe vera Sebagai Bahan Alternatif Untuk Mengurangi Kandidiasis Qurrohman, Muhammad Taufiq; Sitohang, Dahlan; Rizki, Andita Ainal; Shaleha, Annisa Azizah; Rasid, Bryan Aditya Nur; Sanita, Hanifah Velda; Annisa, Mariana Suryanti Nur; Maharani, Raras; Tambunan, Yohana Nathalia
Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (Pamas) Vol 9, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PAMAS)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM Universitas Respati Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52643/pamas.v9i4.3668

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Candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection that frequently affects the skin, particularly among individuals with suboptimal personal hygiene and those living in humid environments. One natural substance that has the potential to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans is Aloe vera, which contains saponin and lupeol with antifungal activity through the mechanism of disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity. Based on this background, a community service program was conducted to enhance the knowledge and skills of residents in utilizing Aloe vera as a natural ingredient for the prevention of candidiasis. The activity took place in Bentakan Village, Baki District, Sukoharjo Regency, involving 18 women of productive age as participants. The method included a pre-test, interactive lecture, demonstration of Aloe vera soap production, post-test, and evaluation. The average pre-test score of 54.44 increased to 77.77 in the post-test, with the Wilcoxon test showing p < 0.05. This finding indicates a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of candidiasis prevention and promotes positive changes in personal hygiene behavior. The sustainability of this program is expected to be supported through follow-up training and the establishment of community empowerment groups as small-scale producers of herbal soap with economic value.
Comparison of Total Chromium (Cr) Levels in Blood Samples of Conventional Cigarettes and Electric Cigarettes Users Rizki, Andita Ainal; Lestari, Mastuti Widi
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 4b (2025): Special Issue
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i4b.11126

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The extensive levels of heavy metals in the environment constitute a significant toxicity hazard to humans. Cigarettes contain heavy metal ions. Cigarettes that are generally consumed by the public are conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. In conventional cigarettes, heavy metals come from tobacco, while in e-cigarettes they come from the constituent components and liquids. One of the metal ions found in the two cigarettes is Chromium (Cr). Normal blood Cr levels are below 1.4 μg/L. The purpose of this study is to determine the difference Cr levels in the blood of conventional cigarette users and e-cigarettes. This study used a cross-sectional approach on 11 blood samples of conventional cigarette users and 11 blood samples of e-cigarette users. The level Cr was tested using an Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) method. The results of the Cr level obtained by the Mann Whitney non-parametric test obtained a significant value of 0.005 (p < 0.05) which shows that there is a significant difference in Cr levels between the blood of conventional cigarette users and e-cigarettes.