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Universa Medicina
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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health
Universa Medicina (univ.med) is a four-monthly medical journal that publishes new research findings on a wide variety of topics of importance to biomedical science and clinical practice. Universa Medicina Online contains both the current issue and an online archive that can be accessed through browsing, advanced searching, or collections by disease or topic
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Self-esteem as a risk factor of anxiety in senior high school students Pratama, Yoga Rizky; Tjhin, Purnamawati
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.69-75

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BackgroundAdolescence is a dynamic period of significant physical, emotional, and cognitive development, where individuals shape their identities and influence their mental health. Being vulnerable to various risk factors, including anxiety, adolescents often face mental disorders that can affect their overall well-being. With anxiety being a major concern in the global context as well as in Indonesia, this study aimed to determine self-esteem as a risk factor of developing anxiety among senior high school students. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 162 senior high school students, using proportionate stratified cluster simple random sampling. Data were collected through the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale questionnaires to measure self-esteem and anxiety levels, respectively. The full score for self-esteem was 10–40 points. The higher the score, the greater the self-esteem. Data was analyzed using multiple logistic regression. ResultsThe research findings indicate that adolescents experiencing anxiety amount to 51.9% and most of them indicated high self-esteem (61.1%). Multiple logistic regression test showed that low self-esteem (OR=2.21; 95% CI: 1.15-4.24) was the most influential risk factor of anxiety. However, there were no significant associations between anxiety and demographic factors such as gender, grade level, major of study, and parental income. ConclusionMost senior high school students experience anxiety, and lower self-esteem was the most influential risk factor of anxiety. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to boost self-esteem as a preventive measure against anxiety among senior high school students.
Embryology and developmental toxicity risk assessment: complexity, concerns, and implications for industrializing developing nations Igharo, Osaretin Godwin
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.1-3

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Comprehensive analysis of the role of NLRC5 in gastrointestinal cancer: a systematic review Rahadiani, Nur; Ghozali, Mohammad; Dewi, Dyah Laksmi
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.229-239

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BackgroundGastrointestinal (GI) cancer is affecting millions of people globally, leading to high incidence and mortality rates and a heavy economic burden. Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors (NLRs) are a family of cytosolic pattern recognition receptors that regulate host defense responses against microorganisms. Among these, NLR family CARD domain-containing 5 (NLRC5) is assumed to function as a regulator of proinflammatory responses to intracellular pathogens. NLRC5 has been known to regulate immune responses, although its association with cancer remains controversial. This systematic review aimed to explore the roles and functions of NLRC5 in GI cancers. MethodsThree electronic databases, PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest, were used for literature searching on March 18, 2024. From 921 articles found, 157 duplicates were removed, 671 were excluded based on title and abstract screening, and 84 were excluded based on full-text assessment, resulting in 19 articles included in this review. ResultsElevated NLRC5 levels have been observed in tumor tissues compared to normal tissues across esophageal, gastric, colorectal, and liver cancers. NLRC5 is also associated with increased tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Cancer cell sensitivity to 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy was found to be negatively correlated with NLRC5 expression. NLRC5 expression levels and genetic variations were also associated with cancer susceptibility to chemotherapeutic drugs and cancer survival. ConclusionNLRC5 potentially exhibits diverse functions in GI cancers, acting as a biomarker for diagnosis, disease progression, prognostic assessment, and determining therapeutic implications. Further investigations are warranted to explore these mechanisms and their potentials for the development of effective treatment of GI cancers.
Exposure assessment and micronuclei induction in populations exposed to electronic waste in South-West Nigeria Igharo, Osaretin Godwin; Akpata, C.B.N.; Aikpitanyi-Iduitua, G. A.; Oshilonyah, L. U.; Ola-Davies, O.E.; Anetor, J. I.
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.51-60

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BACKGROUNDInformal electronic waste (e-waste) reprocessing in Nigeria is reportedly substantial in Africa, putting the growing exposed population at high risk of metal toxicity. This study aimed to investigate the existence of chromosomal aberration in the growing e-waste exposed populations in Nigeria, using induction of micronuclei (MN) expression in peripheral blood as an indicator. METHODSIn this cross-sectional study, 632 consenting participants were recruited from South-West Nigeria, consisting of 381 e-waste workers (EWW), 120 environmental e-waste exposed participants (EEP) and 131 age-matched unexposed participants (UP) serving as controls. A validated structured questionnaire was used to assess exposure pattern while frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MNPCE)/1000PCE in peripheral blood film was determined by modified micronucleus assay. RESULTSA duration of exposure of ³5 years and exposure frequency ³6 hours/day; 6 days/week (9360 hours in any 5-year duration) was observed in both EWW and EEP. Routes of exposure observed in EWW entailed eyes, oral cavity, nasal cavity and skin. EWW that used personal protective equipment (PPE) while working was barely 10.24% while non-PPE users constituted the majority (89.76%) of the studied population. Frequency of MNPCE)/1000PCE in EWW (22.70 ± 0.15) was significantly higher than in EEP (4.17 ± 0.28), which in turn was significantly higher than the lowest frequency (0.99 ± 0.76) observed in UP (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONThe observed exposure pattern and the comparatively higher MN induction in the e-waste populations may suggest risk of significant cytogenetic damage and aberrant chromosomal changes associated with occupational e-waste reprocessing in Nigeria.
Comorbidities, social, and psychological factors associated with headache in adult Indonesians: data from the 5th Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5) Barus, Jimmy Fransisco Abadinta; Sudharta, Harvey; Suswanti, Ika; Sasmita, Poppy; Widyadharma, I Putu; Turana, Yuda
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.148-156

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BackgroundHeadache is a significant health problem worldwide, but national data on headaches in Indonesia are unavailable. Various risk factors have been identified as triggers or factors affecting its occurrence and severity. This study aimed to identify factors associated with headache occurrence in Indonesians aged 20 to 65 years. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 26,263 participants aged 20 to 65 years. We covered any social, psychological, and comorbidity variables found in the fifth Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) that could be linked to headaches. A multivariate-adjusted logistic regression model was used to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).  ResultsThe prevalence of those who had headache once in the past four weeks was 62.1%. Headache was associated with sleep disturbances (OR 2.24; CI 95% 2.11 – 2.36; p<0.001), depression (OR 1.79; CI 95% 1.67-1.92; p<0.001), hypertension (OR 1.79; CI 95% 1.64 – 1.96; p<0.001), female sex (OR 1.64; CI 95% 1.55 – 1.73; p<0.001), early adulthood (OR 1.32; CI 95% 1.24 – 1.42; p<0.001), hypercholesterolemia (OR 1.33; CI 95% 1.15 – 1.52; p = 0.001), poor/moderate sleep quality (OR 1.22; CI 95% 1.15 – 1.29; p<0.001), and low income (OR 1.12; CI 95% 1.05 – 1.19; p = 0.001). ConclusionsThis study demonstrated that sleep disturbances were the dominant risk factor of headache in subjects aged 20 to 65 years. Furthermore, sleep disturbance treatment should especially be considered in patients with a high level of headache.
A retrospective study of the relative utility of electrophoresis in the investigation of serum proteins Campos García, Gusdanis Alberto; Fernández Romay , Yulien; Maddela, Naga Raju; Zamora Cedeño , Aron; Talledo Pinargote , Diego; Howland Álvarez , Ivón
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.157-169

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BackgroundSerum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is widely used for diagnosis, management and monitoring of different immune disorders. Serum protein alterations provide valuable insights about these disorders. Electrophoresis separates proteins based on their physical properties, and the subsets of these proteins are used in interpreting the results. The purpose of this study was to analyze the results of pathological and non-pathological SPE of Ecuadorian patients. MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted using data of pathological (871 samples) and non-pathological (752 samples) serum protein electrophoresis data of 1623 patients who attended the Gamma Clinical Laboratory of Portoviejo, province of Manabi, Ecuador. Bivariate and exploratory factorial analysis were done using following parameters: age, sex, survival, laboratory diagnosis according to electrophoretogram. ResultsThe highest frequency of deaths occurred in females (52.9%). The most frequent pathological outcomes were polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia (49.5%), acute inflammation (21.1%), and monoclonal gammopathy (14.70%). Exploratory factorial analysis revealed that the results of pathological SPE were mainly influenced by albumin and ã-globulin fractions followed by á1-globulin, á2-globulin, and â1-globulin-â2-globulin behavior that differed from non-pathological SPE. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure was considered adequate for data analysis, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity was highly significant (p<0.001), corroborating that factor analysis is useful for the data set. ConclusionsThis evidence warrants the need for rigorous analysis of globulin concentration in SPE to avoid biased diagnosis based solely on visual inspection of patterns in the electrophoretogram. Special attention should be paid to the relationships between fractions that show the greatest influence on SPE results.
The linkage of perceived neighbourhood environmental safety with travel-time and leisure-time physical activity in adults Lim, Noor Hashimah Hashim; Jamaluddin, Rosita; Majid, M. Rafee; Tsong, Teh Bor; Abidin, Nurdiyana Zainal; Hasnan, Liyana; Hassan, Linda Shafarina
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.170-178

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Background Having the highest obesity prevalence and physical inactivity among its South East Asian counterparts, it is important for Malaysia to understand the factors contributing to this epidemic. Because low neighbourhood safety is linked to physical inactivity, the objective of this study was to explore perceived neighbourhood safety from traffic and crime with its effects on adults’ travel- and leisure-time physical activities.   Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 256 adults. Six items on a 4-point Likert scale from the Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS) and WHO’s GPAQ questionnaires to record weekly minutes of physical activity were used to measure the variables. Forty-three neighbourhoods from Johor Bahru district were categorised into higher and lower socio-economic status by median housing price per square feet. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse the data.   Results Among 256 adults, males were found to be more physically active than females. SEM showed that for every 1 unit increase in neighbourhood socioeconomic status, males’ perceived neighbourhood environmental safety increases by 0.23 unit (p=0.006); however, this does not explain their physical activities. For the females, regardless of neighbourhood socioeconomic status, every 1 unit increase in perceived neighbourhood environmental safety from traffic and crime encourages physical activity to increase by 0.47 unit (p=0.006), especially for leisure purposes. Both genders perceived that street lighting at night and pedestrian visibility are important safety features of the neighbourhood environment.   Conclusion The study outcomes facilitate understanding of causal factors of physical activity through perceived neighbourhood environmental safety, especially among females.   Keywords: Neighbourhood environment safety, neighbourhood socioeconomic status, physical activity, gender, adult
Wound healing activity of topical Phaleria macrocarpa extract in type 2 diabetic rats Sulistyoningrum, Evy; Rosmelia, Rosmelia; Fidianingsih, Ika; Narantika, Shindy Galuh; Cleopatra, Neysa Nurprahutri; Azzahra, Fathimah
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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BackgroundHyperglycemia interrupts wound healing, causing persistent and non-healing wounds. Phaleria macrocarpa extract (PME) has anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to assess P. macrocarpa activity on skin wound healing in diabetic rats. MethodsAn experimental study performed on 25 male Wistar rats. Ointments were prepared by adding vehicle (w/w) to PME at the desired concentration. Diabetes was induced by injecting rats with nicotinamide (NAD) 230 mg/kg and streptozotocin (STZ) 65 mg/kg. After hyperglycemia was confirmed, animals were randomly grouped into: i) normal rats, ii) diabetic rats; iii) diabetic rats + 2.5% ointment; iv) diabetic rats +5% ointment; and v) diabetic rats +10% ointment. Full-thickness skin wounds were induced on the dorsum and treatment was applied daily for 3 and 7 days, respectively. On days 4 and 8, wound closure was measured and animals were sacrificed for tissue samples. Wound healing was evaluated by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) in tissue homogenates of the dermal wounds and analyzing histological changes by hematoxylin-eosin and Sirius-red staining. ResultsPME 10% ointment improved MDA levels and wound closure of inflammatory and proliferation phases. In inflammatory phase, 5% and 10% ointment reduced inflammation severity compared with diabetic rat group (p<0.05). In proliferation phase, PME 10% ointment group had a higher wound histological score (characterized by epidermal regeneration, fibroblast count, granulation tissue, and angiogenesis), and higher collagen bundle density compared with untreated groups (p<0.05).  ConclusionsTopical P. macrocarpa improves inflammatory and proliferation phases of excision wound healing in type 2 diabetes.
Antioxidants as future medicines: redox homeostasis concept Amani, Patwa
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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Risk factors of early onset type 2 diabetes mellitus in young adults ≤ 40 years old Gunawan, Burhan; Soerachmad, Soesilowati; Hendrawan, Liana Dewi; Titus, Johana; Cendana, Vira
Universa Medicina Vol. 43 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.179-187

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BackgroundThe global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adolescents and young adults is dramatically increasing. The aim of this study was to explore numerous risk factors for the occurrence of Pre-DM or T2DM in subjects aged ≤40 years. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 100 subjects (50 subjects in the Pre-DM/T2DM group and 50 subjects in the Non Pre-DM/T2DM group). Main inclusion criteria: age ≤40 years, registered in our Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic. Data extracted included demographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, psychosocial, and family history data. Statistical analysis by binary logistic regression model. Results were considered significant at p<0.05 ResultsThere were no differences in demographic variables between the two groups. Multivariate analysis showed that cigarette smoking [aOR 3.17 (95% CI: 1.11-11.28)], hypertension [aOR 2.48 (95% CI: 1.23-7.19)] obesity [aOR 5.11 (95% CI: 2.12-8.21)], history of excessive calorie intake [aOR 3.40 (95% CI: 1.54-5.55)], poor stress management [aOR 2.33 (95% CI: 1.04-3.88)], depression [aOR 5.17 (95% CI:1.63-8.26)], short sleep duration [aOR 2.72 (95% CI: 1.25-6.95)], physical inactivity [aOR 6.14 (95% CI: 1.41-9.22)], family history of T2DM [aOR 6.29 (95% CI: 2.61-9.27)], family history of hypertension [aOR 5.26 (95% CI: 2.18-8.91] were significant influential risk factors of Pre-DM/T2DM. ConclusionThe most influential risk factor for the occurrence of early onset T2DM among young adults was family history of T2DM. Screening of family members of T2DM patients may lead to early intervention and reduced risk of subsequent complications.

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