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Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Leptin Levels in Students with Myopia at the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatra Darafika; Aryani Atiyatul Amra; Fithria Aldy
Journal of Social Research Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v5i5.3127

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Myopia is a refractive disorder whose prevalence continues to increase globally and represents a significant eye health problem among adolescents and young adults. In addition to genetic and environmental factors, metabolic factors are thought to play a role in the development and severity of myopia. This study aims to analyze the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and leptin levels and the degree of myopia in students at the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatra. This study employed an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach involving 50 students with myopia. The data collected included BMI, visual acuity, degree of myopia, and serum leptin levels, and were analyzed using Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, and Kruskal–Wallis tests based on data distribution. The results showed a significant relationship between BMI and leptin levels (p < 0.001), with leptin levels increasing as BMI rose, particularly in the obese group. BMI was also significantly associated with the degree of myopia (p < 0.001), with moderate to severe myopia being more common in obese subjects. Additionally, leptin levels were significantly associated with myopia severity (p < 0.001), with higher levels observed in moderate and severe myopia compared to mild cases. The study concludes that BMI and leptin levels are associated with the degree of myopia in college students, indicating the role of metabolic factors in myopia progression. These findings may serve as a basis for developing prevention and management strategies through a multidisciplinary approach that includes nutritional and metabolic aspects.
Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Keluarga terhadap Infeksi Menular Seksual (IMS) di Desa Bulu Cina, Hamparan Perak, Deli Serdang Flora Marlita Lubis; Dina Arwina Dalimunthe; Fithria Aldy
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Kedokteran Vol 5, No 3 (2026): September
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/abdimasku.5.3.162-172

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Infeksi Menular Seksual (IMS) masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat akibat rendahnya pengatahuan, tingginya stigma, serta keterbatasan akses informasi kesehatan, khususnya di Desa Bulu Cina, Kecamatan Hamparan perak, Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Permasalahan utama yang diidentifikasi meliputi kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat mengenai ulkus genitalia, keputihan patologis, serta dampak gonore terhadap kesehatan mata. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai pencegahan, deteksi dini, serta penatalaksanaan awal IMS. Metode yang digunakan berupa penyuluhan kesehatan kepada masyarakat dan kader PKK dengan pendekatan ceramah interaktif, diskusi, demonstrasi, serta penggunaan media edukasi seperti poster dan leaflet. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pretest dan posttest untuk menilai peningkatan pengetahuan peserta. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 45 responden yang mayoritas ibu rumah tangga dengan tingkat pendidikan dasar hingga menengah. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan yang signifikan setelah penyuluhan, ditunjukkan oleh peningkatan kategori pengetahuan baik pada materi ulkus genitalia dari 2,2% menjadi 77,8%, serta pada materi keputihan dan gonore pada kesehatan mata dari 46,7% menjadi 91,1%. Implikasi kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi kesehatan berbasis masyarakat efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat mengenai IMS serta berpotensi menurunkan risiko keterlambatan diagnosis dan komplikasi penyakit melalui peningkatan kesadaran terhadap perilaku pencegahan dan deteksi dini.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain a public health problem due to low levels of knowledge, high levels of stigma, and limited access to health information, particularly in Bulu Cina Village, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency. The main problems identified include a lack of public understanding of genital ulcers, pathological vaginal discharge, and the impact of gonorrhea on eye health. This community outreach project seeks to increase public knowledge and awareness regarding the prevention, early detection, and initial management of STIs. The method used was health education for the community and PKK cadres using an interactive lecture approach, discussions, demonstrations, and the use of educational media such as posters and leaflets. Evaluation was carried out through pretests and posttests to assess the increase in participants' knowledge. The activity was carried out on 45 respondents, the majority of whom were housewives with elementary to secondary education levels. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge after the education, indicated by an increase in knowledge categories for both genital ulcers from 2.2% to 77.8%, and for vaginal discharge and gonorrhea on eye health from 46.7% to 91.1%. The implications of this activity indicate that community-based health education is effective in increasing public understanding of STIs and has the potential to reduce the risk of delayed diagnosis and disease complications by increasing awareness of preventive behavior and early detection.