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Gambaran Kadar Kolesterol Total pada Pengguna Rokok Elektrik Arisanti, Dewi; Basarang, Mujahidah; Rianto, Muh. Rifo; Rustiah, Waode; Bano, Siti Maryam
Lontara Journal of Health Science and Technology Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Ilmu dan Teknologi Kesehatan
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Politeknik Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53861/lontarariset.v4i2.404

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An electric cigarette is a tool that functions to convert chemical substances into the form of vapor and distributes them to the lungs using electricity. One of the harmful elements contained in cigarettes is nicotine. If nicotine circulates in the body, it stimulates the secretion of the adrenaline hormone resulting in an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and changes in fat metabolism. This study aims to describe cholesterol levels in e-cigarette users in Mamajang sub-district. This research is a laboratory observation which aims to describe cholesterol levels in e-cigarette users in Mamajang district. The number of samples used were 20 samples. The object of this research is the blood of electric smokers using the POCT method. From the results of research conducted on 20 samples. 6 of them got increased results and 14 samples got normal. So it can be concluded that of the 20 samples, 6 samples (74%) got normal results and 6 samples (26%) got increased results.
Gambaran Hasil Pemeriksaan Sifilis Pada Homoseksual Rianto, Muh. Rifo; Basarang, Mujahidah; Nurhidayat, Nurhidayat; Arham, Chaerul; Astari, Afrina Suci
Lontara Journal of Health Science and Technology Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Januari-Juni 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Politeknik Muhammadiyah Makassar

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One of the sexually transmitted infections is syphilis which is caused by the bacterium Treponema palidum which can be transmitted through sexual intercourse and direct contact with the patient's body fluids. Homosexuality is sexual attraction in the form of disorientation of a sexual partner, namely a person's tendency to engage in sexual behavior with the same sex. Sexual intercourse carried out by homosexuals can be at risk of sexually transmitted diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the transmission of syphilis to homosexuals. The method of this research is observation with the accidental sampling technique of 50 samples using the immunochromatographic examination method. The results of the study showed that out of 50 samples, 14 samples were positively infected with syphilis. So it can be concluded that homosexuals are at high risk of contracting the sexually transmitted disease syphilis