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The Relationship Between Smoking Habits Among Pneumonia Patients and Length of Hospitalization Tiara Anisyah Harahap; Qomariah RS; Diniwati Mukhtar
Journal La Medihealtico Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): Journal La Medihealtico
Publisher : Newinera Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i6.3155

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Pneumonia is a respiratory tract infection caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria. The impact of pneumonia can be measured by the length of stay (LOS) in the hospital. One of the risk factors for pneumonia is smoking. Given the high prevalence of smokers in Indonesia, this study aims to examine the correlation between smoking habits and the duration of the length of stay in pneumonia patients at RSUD dr. Chasbullah Abdulmadjid Bekasi city. This study used an analytical observational design with cross sectional approach. The research population was pneumonia patients at RSUD dr. Chasbullah Abdulmadjid, with a total of 122 patients obtained through consecutive sampling. Secondary data from patients medical record were used. Data analysis was performed using the Chi Square statistical test to determine the relationship between variables. Out of 122 patients, it was found that 50.8% (62 patients) were non smokers and 42.2% (60 patients) were active smokers. The distribution of length of stay shows that 73.8% of patients had a short length of stay category. The Chi Square test result indicated a significant relationship between smoking habits and the length of stay in pneumonia patients (P – Value 0.000). There is a statistically significant relationship between smoking habits and length of stay (LOS) in pneumonia patients.
Overview of Elderly Risk Factors on Symptoms and Severity of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Using the PSI Score Muren Dhianisa Dzakirah; Qomariah RS; Diniwati Mukhtar
Journal La Medihealtico Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): Journal La Medihealtico
Publisher : Newinera Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i6.3156

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Community-acquired pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among the elderly. Age-related physiological changes, immune decline, and comorbidities may influence clinical manifestations and disease severity. Assessment of pneumonia severity using the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) is essential for appropriate clinical management. This study was an observational analytic study with a retrospective cross- sectional design using medical record data of elderly patients with community- acquired pneumonia at RSUD dr. Chasbullah Abdulmadjid, Bekasi, from May 2024 to April 2025. A total of 73 patients were selected using consecutive sampling. Data were analyzed using univariate and descriptive. Most patients were classified as elderly aged 60–74 years. The most common symptoms were cough and shortness of breath. Based on the PSI score, most patients had low to moderate pneumonia severity, while only a small proportion had severe pneumonia.Most patients were classified as elderly aged 60–74 years. The most common symptoms were cough and shortness of breath. Based on the PSI score, most patients had low to moderate pneumonia severity, while only a small proportion had severe pneumonia.