Jurnal Kesehatan
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): April : Health Journal "Love That Renews"

Examination of urine protein in elderly people at posyandu beringin V Kedungwuni Barat Sub-District With The Dipstic Method

Fitria ningsih (akademi analis kesehatan pekalongan)
Subur Wibowo (Akademi Analisis Kesehatan Pekalongan)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2023

Abstract

One indicator that can measure the metabolic processes that occur in the body is through the results of these metabolic wastes. Urine is the result of the body's metabolism excreted through the kidneys. Examination of urine protein needs to be done in elderly people to control kidney conditions so that there is no more severe risk that can lead to failure of a person's kidney function. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of urine protein in elderly people. It was carried out at Posyandu Beringin V, West Kedungwuni Village, Kedungwuni District. The research method used is descriptive research. Examination of urine protein in elderly people obtained results as many as 22 people (91.67%) with negative results while as many as 2 people (8.33%) with positive results (+). The conclusion of this study was that 2 elderly people (8.33%) were positive (+) for urine protein.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jks

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health

Description

Health Journal “Love That Renewed” is a journal which provides a forum for publishing the scientific works of health practitioners, academics, and researchers. Focus And Scope of the journal include original research article, systematic review, and case study related to health issue. The journal ...