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Althea Medical Journal (AMJ) is a peer reviewed electronic scientific publication journal which is published every 3 months (March, June, September, and December). Althea Medical Journal publishes articles related to research in biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, family-community medicine, and public health.
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Knowledge and Risk Factors for Osteoporosis among Pre-elderly Ramdhani, Muhammad; Mulyadi, Dicky; Arisanti, Nita
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 4 (2015)
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Background: Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by abnormal loss of bone density resulting in bones that are brittle and liable to fracture. Most cases of fracture in the world are due to osteoporosis. In Indonesia, the prevalence of osteopenia (early osteoporosis) and of osteoporosis are relatively high. One of the causes of this situation is the low level of public knowledge about how to prevent osteoporosis. This study was conducted to identify the knowledge and risk of osteoporosis among pre-elderly at CipacingVillage Jatinangor District in 2014.Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Cipacing Village Jatinangor District to 160 respondents who were classified as pre-elderly (aged 45-59 years) and assessed on knowledge and risk factors forosteoporosis through questionnaire-guided interviews after the informed consent was obtained. The collected data were presented using frequency distribution.Results: A total of 100 respondents (62.5%) had good knowledge about osteoporosis-related information, including definitions, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, impacts, and prevention. Most respondents,79 respondents (49.4%), are at risk for osteoporosis.Conclusions: Knowledge of osteoporosis among pre-elderly at Cipacing Village Jatinangor District are largely classified into “good knowledge” category. [AMJ.2015;2(4):608–14] DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n4.659
The Influence of Pre-Match Logical Stimulus for Applying and Developing Strategy to Basketball Team of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran Ikhlas, Razif Fiil; Lubis, Vita Muniarti; Vitriana, Vitriana
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2015)
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Background: Logical game is rarely used in sport program as a menu for athletes to prepare their condition in pre-match to improve their cognitive performance. The athletes who have good cognitive performance can think, analyze and solve the problem appeared. Griffith builds a method to improve the athletes’ performance by stimulating their cognitive resources. This study aimed to know the influence of pre-match logical stimulus in applying and developing strategy in basketball players.Methods: The subject of this study was the basketball team players of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran; they were chosen by total sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then, they were divided into two groups randomly: control and exposed groups. Both groups will be compared based on the score of each item (in total of 17 items). The assessed items were technique and tactics in the game of basketball. This study was conducted in November 2012 for three weeks. The collected data were analyzed using paired-T test.Results: Score increased significantly (p<0.05) in all items for first to third from four times of data retrieval in the exposed group, whereas in the control group, score decreased significantly (p<0.05) in all items for first to third from four times of data retrieval.Conclusions: Pre-match logical stimulus can improve the performance, especially technique and tactic in the basketball game. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.480
Relationship between Body Mass Index with Menstrual Cycle in Senior High School Students Ganesh, Rinasyah; Ilona, Lola; Fadil, Ryadi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 4 (2015)
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Background: In recent years, there is an escalation of menstrual disorders in both developing and developed countries. One of the important factors that contribute to menstrual disorders is body fat content. In developing countries like Indonesia, young women in certain cultures get married at average age of 16 years. At the same time, the number of malnourishment among adolescent is increasing. This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and menstrual cycle in senior high school students.Methods: This study included 330 girls ages 15−17. This study was conducted in Jatinangor, Sumedang from the period of August–October 2013 using a cross-sectional study. Questionnaires assessing their menstruation and their weight and height were collected after obtaining the respondents consent.The collected data were analyzed using the independent T-test.Results: Most of the respondents had normal BMI, menstrual interval, amount and duration. There was no relationship between BMI and menstrual interval and menstrual amount (0.74 and 0.878 respectively), however there was relationship between BMI and menstrual period (p= 0.036).Conclusions: Menstrual abnormalities among female adolescents are common. Based on this study, BMI seems to be moderately associated with menstrual cycle, especially with menstrual period, although a possibility still remains that body fat affects the menstruation superiorly. [AMJ.2015;2(4):555–60] DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n4.640
Identification of Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium sp. in Feces of Diarrheal Patient at Puskesmas Jatinangor, September–November 2012 Palani, Komathi; Faridah, Lia; Sumardi, H. Uun
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Diarrhea is one of the main public health problems occurring in West Java. One of the affected areas is Subdistrict Jatinangor. Inappropriate management of sanitation facilities around Jatinangor area causes contamination of water. Cikeruh River is one of the water sources in Jatinangor Area, from which people obtain water for daily activities. Water borne illness due to poor sanitation condition can lead to parasitic infection such as Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium parvum whichcan cause a prolonged diarrhea. There has not been any study done regarding the presence of parasitical infection causing diarrhea around Jatinangor.Methods: In order to identify the parasitic infection, a descriptive study was carried out on 16 fecal samples collected from diarrheal patient who visited Puskesmas Jatinangor from September–November 2012. The parasites were checked by using wet mount methodResults: The parasites found were Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium parvum, but none of Giardia lamblia. There were also other findings such as Iodamoeba butschlii and Entamoeba coli.Conclusion: Positive findings of Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium parvum in diarrhea patients is most probably due to contaminated water and food. Measures need to be done to improve sanitary condition in Cikeruh River to prevent diarrhea. [AMJ.2015;2(1):213–16]
Characteristics of Childhood Steroid-Induced Glaucoma patients in National Eye Center, Cicendo Eye Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia from 2007 to 2011 Badriyah, Indri Nurul; Irfani, Irawati; Rakhmilla, Lulu Eva
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2015)
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Background: The prevalence of children’s blindness in developing countries is still high especially in Asian countries. This children’s blindness influences their motoric, social and emotional developments and their chances to get education. One of the causes is steroid-induced glaucoma. The aim of the study was to identify the characteristics of childhood steroid-induced glaucoma in National Eye Center, Cicendo Eye Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted to 22 medical records of childhood steroid-induced glaucoma patients in National Eye Center, Cicendo Eye Hospital Bandung from 2007−2011. The inclusion criterias were medical records contained complete demographic (age, sex, address and socioeconomic status), clinical (visual acuity, intraocular pressure, cup-disc ratio, underlying eye disease, working diagnosis, treatment and patient’s compliance to follow up) and risk factor (type and route of administration of steroid and duration of steroid usage).Results: Majority of patients were boys (73%), aged 4−7 years old (41%), from Bandung (55%), with moderate socioeconomic condition (73%). Most of the patients experienced blindness (64%), intraocular pressure around 20−30 mmHg (33%), cup-disc ratio above 0.4 (77%). The underlying eye disease was conjunctivitis vernalis (95%). They were treated by medicamentosa or trabeculectomy. The most common used steroid contained dexamethasone (100%) for more than 1 year of usage (64%). Patients’s compliance to follow up was mostly good (59%).Conclusions: Most of the patients with steroid-induced glaucoma is still very young and the use of topical dexamethasone to treat conjunctivitis vernalis for a long time leads to steroid-induced glaucoma. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.558
Detection of Dermatophyte between Toes of Medical Students Wearing and not Wearing Socks in Universitas Padjadjaran using Direct Microscopic Examination Magarita, Venna; Sadeli, Ramlan; Gunawan, Hendra
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 4 (2015)
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Background: Dermatophytes thrive in warm, humid, and moist areas. Wearing the same socks more than A day is one predisposing factor. The aim of this study is to detect the dermatophyte between the fourth and fifth toes of medical students of Universitas Padjadjaran, who wear and do not wear socks.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study performed in Microbiology Laboratory of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran from September to October 2013. Direct microscopic examination using 10% Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) was performed on 50 medical students, 25 students who wear socks and 25 students who do not wear socks. The samples were taken from scraped skin between the fourth and fifth toes using the cellophane tape method. The sample size is obtained via stratified random sampling.Results: From all participants, two students (4%) showed positive result of dermatophyte hyphae and 1 student (2%) showed positive result of dermatophyte hyphae and arthrospore. Of these three students, two students wear socks and one student does not wear socks. The two students who wear socks changed their socks more than a day.Conclusions: Dermatophyte was detected in only a few medical students of Universitas Padjadjaran, who wear and do not wear socks. [AMJ.2015;2(4):480–4] DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n4.631
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung Indonesia Ikhsanawati, Annisa; Tiksnadi, Bambang; Soenggono, Arifin; Hidajat, Nucki Nursjamsi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) is one of the most common diseases of the spine. For an optimal management and prevention, there’s a need for data on factors related to the onset of complaints because this disease lowers the quality of life and increases morbidity. This study is aimed to see the scale and pattern of the HNP in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung.Methods: This is a descriptive study with the design of case series, data was obtained from medical records of patients with the diagnosis of HNP in the inpatient care of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in the period of 2007–2011.Results: According to the study on 79 patients, with 43 men and 36 women, the highest incidence was at the age group of 51–60 years old (31.6%) and most common occupation was civil servant (11.4%). The most common clinical symptoms were sciatica (51.9%) and low back pain (51.9%). Most frequent location was in the lumbar vertebrae at the level of L5–S1 (58.2%). Trauma was found to be the highest relatable history in the patients (39.2%). Therapy of choice was primarily conservative (58.2%) and most patients went home after the progression (84.8%). The year 2007 showed the highest prevalence of HNP at 25.3%. The most common clinical symptoms were sciatica (51.9%) and low back pain (51.9%)Conclusions: The most common clinical symptoms were sciatica and low back pain. Most frequent location was in the lumbar vertebrae at the level L5–S1. [AMJ.2015;2(1):179–85]
Physical Profile of West Java Taekwondo Athletes for Pekan Olahraga Nasional XVIII Riau Lafanda, Pynkan; Purba, Ambrosius; Pandji, Tri Damiati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Taekwondo is a martial sport that is often included in competitions, especially in a national event such as Pekan Olahraga Nasional (PON) XVIII Riau in September 2012. A taekwondo athlete must havemaximum physical condition in order to achieve maximum performance. West Java taekwondo athletes who will participate in this national sport event receive centralized exercises as a special preparation stage. This study aimed to determine the physical condition profile of male and female taekwondo athletes for PON XVIII RiauMethods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted in September 2012 to 15 West Java taekwondo athletes for PON Riau XVIII consisting of 7 male athletes and 8 female athletes. Physical conditions measured were strength, endurance, power, speed, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, agility, and reaction time. The measurement results were then compared to the physical standards data from the head of National Sports Committee of Indonesia (Komite Olahraga Nasional Indonesia/KONI) and were analyzed by percentagecategoryResults: Characteristics in less category were abdominal muscle endurance (male 71.43% and female 100%), cardio respiratory fitness (male 85.71%), and agility (female 37.50%). Characteristics in far category were cardio respiratory fitness (female 62.50%) and agility (male 57.14%)Conclusion: The ability of the physical condition of male and female West Java taekwondo athletes for Pekan Olahraga Nasional XVIII Riau still needs to be improved to maximize achievement. [AMJ.2015;2(1):281–86]
Antimicrobial Suspectibility of Bacterial Isolated from Burn Unit in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia from June to September 2013 Evila, Yodya; Sudigdoadi, Sunarjati; Soedjana, Hardisiswo
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2015)
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Background: Development of infection in burned patients is a crucial matter because it may increase morbidity and mortality. Factors contributing to high risk for infections are disrupted skin barrier, dysfunction of the immune system and prolonged hospitalization. Crowded hospital condition and transfer of patients from one unit to another can affect development of infection caused by environmental factors. The aim of the study was to identify the antimicrobial suspectibility of bacterial isolated from Burn Unit in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung.Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in Burn Unit Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia, from June to September 2013.  A total of 30 environment samples were collected and cultured to identify the bacterias. Futhermore, the colonies  found, underwent antimicrobial susceptibility test.Results: Most common bacteria found from the environmental samples in Burn Unit was Staphylococcus saprophyticus (24%). Other bacterias found were Klebsiella pneumonia (17%), Acinetobacter baumanii (15%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (12%), Bacillus sp.(12%), Pseudomonas sp.(7%), Staphylococcus aureus (5%), Enterobacter aerogenes (5%) and Serratia sp. (2%). Some bacteria still had good sensitivity to antibiotics while the Enterobacteriaceae were almost completely resistant to antimicrobial used in the study.Conclusions: The most common bacteria found from the environment samples in Burn Unit is Staphylococcuss aprophyticus. Additionally, Klebsiella pneumoniae as one of the Enterobacteriaceae groups, appears as an emerging hospital associated infection pathogen with their resistant to many antimicrobials. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.592
Red Ear Fungi (Auricularia Auricula) Infusion Reduce Blood Triglyceride Level in Dyslipidemic Rats Widi, Nareswara Anugrah; Sitorus, Truly D.; Rita, Coriejati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Dyslipidemia is a risk fastor in atherosclerosis. In the long run, it can cause complications such as coronary artery disease and stroke. Dyslipidemia can be halted by beta glucan, a soluble fiber found in some species of fungi. This study was conducted to find the effect of red ear fungi infusion in reducing blood triglyceride level and the concentration that will give optimal reduction of blood triglyceride level.Methods: This was an analytical study using experimental laboratoric method. The study conducted in 25 male Wistar rats sorted in 5 groups during the period of September to October 2012 in Pharmacology Laboratory of General Hospital Hasan Sadikin, Bandung.Results: The result showed that mean difference of all three treatment group, which is group 3, group 4, and group 5 (87.08, 90.40, and 82.70 respectively) showed significancy compared to the positive control (group 2). Out of the three group, group 4 with 36% infusion concentration has the lowest mean difference from all of the treatment groups.Conclusions: Red ear fungi infusion reduce blood triglyceride level and infusion with 36% concentration was the optimal concentration in reducing blood triglyceride level. A further study can be done to find concentration range in which the infusion reduce blood triglyceride level optimally.Key words: beta glucan, red ear fungi infusion, triglyceride

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