cover
Article Per Year (5 Year)
All
Home Page
OAI Link
Editorial Team
Contact
Reviewer
Google Scholar
Contact Name
Al-Iqra Medical Journal
Contact Email
iqra@med.unismuh.ac.id
Phone
+6282349735264
Journal Mail Official
iqra@med.unismuh.ac.id
Editorial Address
Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Jl.Sultan Alauddin No.259 Makassar, 90221
Location
Kota makassar,
Sulawesi selatan
INDONESIA
Al-Iqra Medical Journal : Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2549225X     DOI : 10.26618
Core Subject : Health,
Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health
Journal of Medicine and Health Indonesia is a peer-reviewed journal of medicine and health. This journal is designed as a forum for disseminating information and knowledge which is published twice a year. It publishes original articles, review articles, and case reports. It comprises biomedical science, clinical medicine, public health science, and medical science education. This journal has been established since 2018 (Print ISSN 2085-4145, ISSN Online 2527-2950) which is managed by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar.
Arjuna Subject : Kedokteran - Kedokteran (Lain-Lain)
Articles 134 Documents
 10   11   12   13   14 
THE EFFECT OF BRAIN GYM ON SLEEP QUALITY AMONG ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF TRESNA WERDHA INA-KAKA SOCIAL WELFARE INSTITUTION IN AMBON, INDONESIA Maria Rahanten; Laura Bianca Sylvia Huwae; Joanne Marrijda Rugebregt; Parningotan Yosi Silalahi; Grace Latuheru; David Santoso
Al-Iqra Medical Journal : Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran
Publisher : Journal Medical Universitas muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/pbjcv445

Abstract

Background: Sleep disorders are common among the elderly and can negatively affect physical and psychological well-being and quality of life. Brain gym is a non-pharmacological intervention that may promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of brain gym on sleep quality among elderly residents of the Ina Kaka Social Welfare Institution in Ambon. Method: This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design. The sample consisted of 20 elderly residents selected through consecutive sampling based on predetermined inclusion criteria. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention. Brain gym was conducted for four weeks, three times per week, with each session lasting 15–20 minutes. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: Before the intervention, 95.2% of respondents had poor sleep quality. Following the intervention, 85% of respondents demonstrated improved sleep quality. The paired t-test showed a significant difference in PSQI scores before and after the intervention (p = 0.000; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Brain gym significantly improved sleep quality among elderly residents of PSTW Ina Kaka Ambon. Brain gym may be incorporated into routine activities in elderly social care institutions as a simple, safe, and accessible non-pharmacological intervention to support sleep quality and overall well-being.
THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER DIFFERENCES ON EARPHONE USE AND THE INCIDENCE OF TINNITUS COMPLAINTS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN INDONESIA Mutiara Nur Syamsa; Dian Amelia Abdi; Mohammad Reza Zainal Abidin; Ahmad Ardhani Pratama; Mila Habibasari
Al-Iqra Medical Journal : Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran
Publisher : Journal Medical Universitas muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/kgpfnb28

Abstract

Background: The increasing use of earphones among university students may increase sound exposure and contribute to tinnitus. Frequency and duration of use are important behavioral factors, while the role of gender remains uncertain. Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between earphone use and tinnitus complaints among 2024 medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, and to examine these associations by gender. Methods: This quantitative study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. A total of 116 students, comprising 58 males and 58 females, were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi-Square test at a significance level of 0.05. Results: Most respondents used earphones 1–2 days per week (56.0%), and 50.9% used them for less than one hour per day. Overall, 65.5% had no tinnitus problem. No significant associations were found between gender and earphone use frequency (p = 0.344), duration (p = 0.398), or tinnitus risk (p = 0.160). However, tinnitus risk was significantly associated with both earphone use frequency and duration (p < 0.001 for both). Conclusion: Earphone use frequency and duration were significantly associated with tinnitus risk, whereas gender was not significantly associated with earphone use patterns or tinnitus risk. These findings suggest that earphone exposure patterns may be more closely related to tinnitus risk than gender differences.  
GENERALIZED TETANUS OF MODERATE SEVERITY FOLLOWING A RUSTY NAIL INJURY: A CASE REPORT andi ridwan jalal; apriani aridan
Al-Iqra Medical Journal : Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran
Publisher : Journal Medical Universitas muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/9fpv3191

Abstract

Introduction: Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by Clostridium tetani, characterized by muscle rigidity and spasms. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 9-year-old boy who presented with generalized body stiffness, difficulty opening his mouth, and seizures triggered by sound and movement. Two days before the onset of symptoms, the patient sustained a puncture wound from a rusty nail without receiving adequate medical treatment. Physical examination revealed trismus, risus sardonicus, generalized muscle rigidity, and reflex spasms. The diagnosis was established based on the patient’s clinical presentation and classified as moderate tetanus using the Ablett, Phillips, and Dakar scoring systems. The patient was treated with intravenous metronidazole, tetanus immunoglobulin, diazepam, supportive therapy, and intensive care unit management. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt comprehensive management in reducing tetanus-related morbidity and mortality.
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT PROFILES IN CHRONIC SMOKERS ACROSS BRINKMAN INDEX DEGREES Sri Budhi Rianawati; Ahmad Abdul Hadiy Azzakiy
Al-Iqra Medical Journal : Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran
Publisher : Journal Medical Universitas muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/2cfmdk39

Abstract

Background: Smoking is a changeable risk factor for cognitive decline, working through harmful effects on the brain and inflammation. Although many people in Indonesia still smoke, there is little detailed information on how long-term tobacco use, measured by the Brinkman Index, relates to specific cognitive impairments. Methods: A descriptive study was done at the Neurology Outpatient Clinic of Dr Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, from July to August 2025. Eighty-eight adult current and former smokers were included sequentially. Cognitive function was assessed using the Indonesian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-INA; impairment defined as a score below 26), and total tobacco use was measured with the Brinkman Index, categorised as mild (<200), moderate (200–600), or severe (>600). Results: All participants were men, with an average age of 52.9 years. More than half (71.6%) were former smokers. On average, they started smoking at 18.7 years old, smoked for about 29.3 years, and smoked 12.2 cigarettes daily. Most (72.3%) had moderate-to-high Brinkman Index scores. Cognitive problems were found in 65 people (73.9%), with an average MoCA-INA score of 20.7; all with problems had smoked before. Memory was the most affected area (98.4%), followed by thinking skills (75.4%), visual and planning skills (61.5%), attention (53.8%), language (50.1%), and awareness of surroundings (18.5%). Conclusion: Long-term heavy tobacco use is linked to lower cognitive function, especially in memory, thinking, visual skills, and attention. These results support early cognitive testing for people who have smoked for a long time.

Page 14 of 14 | Total Record : 134

 10   11   12   13   14 

Filter by Year

2018 2026


Reset
Filter By Issues
All Issue Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol 6, No 1 (2023): EFFECTS OF CORONA VIRUS 2019 Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol 6, No 2 (2023): Al-Iqra Medical Journal: Jurnal Berkala Ilmiah Kedokteran Vol 5, No 2 (2022): ILMU KEDOKTERAN Vol 5, No 1 (2022): ILMU KEDOKTERAN Vol 4, No 2 (2021): ILMU KESEHATAN Vol 4, No 1 (2021): DISEASE Vol 3, No 2 (2020): ALZHEIMER DAN STROKE ISKEMIK Vol 3, No 1 (2020): INOVASI DAN MANIFESTASI KLINIS Vol 2, No 2 (2019): Emergency Medicine Vol 2, No 1 (2019): Ophthamology Vol 1, No 2 (2018): Ophthalmology Vol 1, No 1 (2018): Kedokteran Komunitas More Issue