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The Relationship of Stress to Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index in Pharmacy Study Program Students at Prima Medan University Sirait, Kristina; Meldawati, Meldawati; Halim, Yeni; Al-Faris, Muhammad Aji
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 4 No. 11 (2024): Journal Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/eduvest.v4i11.49919

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Increased levels of academic stress in students can affect physical health, such as blood pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI). This study aims to determine the relationship between academic stress and blood pressure and BMI in Pharmacy Study Program students at Prima Indonesia University. This study used an analytical observational approach with a cross-sectional design, involving 4th semester students as research samples. Data were collected through the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) questionnaire and measurement of blood pressure and BMI. Data were analyzed using Spearman's rho correlation test. The results showed a significant relationship between stress and blood pressure with a p-value of 0.029, but there was no significant relationship between stress and BMI with a p-value of 0.524. In conclusion, although there is a relationship between stress and blood pressure, stress levels are not directly related to BMI in university students. This study is expected to provide insight into the importance of stress management for student health.
Uji Efektivitas Sediaan Sampo Ekstrak Daun Jarum Tujuh Bilah (Pereskia Bleo) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Jamur Candida Albicans Al-Faris, Muhammad Aji; Fadillah, Qori; Nasution, Sri Wahyuni; Sirait, Kristina
Syntax Literate Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Publisher : Syntax Corporation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36418/syntax-literate.v9i11.52293

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Ketombe adalah suatu kondisi yang tidak normal pada kulit kepala yang disebabkan oleh infeksi jamur Candida albicans. Daun Jarum Tujuh Bilah (Pereskia bleo) sebagai bahan alami, mengandung senyawa antijamur seperti flavonoid, fenol, tanin dan steroid. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan formulasi sampo antijamur dengan menggunakan ekstrak etanol daun jarum tujuh bilah (Pereskia bleo). Penelitian diawali dengan membuat ekstrak daun jarum tujuh bilah yang diperoleh dengan metode maserasi. Kemudian ekstrak diformulasikan menjadi sediaan sampo dalam tiga variasi konsentrasi, yaitu 5%, 15%, dan 20%. Sediaan dievaluasi homogenitas dan viskositas serta pengaruh konsentrasi ekstrak etanol pada aktivitas antijamur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak daun jarm tujuh bilah(Pereskian bleo) dapat di formulasikan dalam sediaan sampo antiketombe yang homogen, berwarna hijau tua, dan memiliki viskositas >2000 cps. Aktivitas antijamur diuji menggunakan metode difusi cakram dengan mengamati daerah hambatan pertumbuhan jamur yang menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi 5% dan kontrol (+) Ketoconazole memberikan diameter zona hambat tertinggi menunjukkan respons yang kuat dalam menghambat pertumbuhan mikroba.