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Althea Medical Journal
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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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Perception of Universitas Padjadjaran Students towards Psychotic Disorders Rusly, Renzavaldy; Pandia, Veranita; Sunjaya, Deni Kurniadi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2018)
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Background: Psychotic disorders have a very high incidence in Indonesia and arethe first rank in terms of the global burden of disability. Students are the frontline in the face of society. The formation of stigma and discrimination  is rooted from  bad perceptions. The aim of this study was to determine and measure Universitas Padjadjaran students’ perceptions towards psychotic disorders and find out why these perceptions can be shaped. Methods: The design of study was a sequential explanatory mixed method research. The population of this study is glittering Universitas Padjadjaran students who were in Jatinangor between batches 2011 to 2013. Samples were taken using cluster and stratified random sampling. Quantitative data retrieval was collected by using a self-administered questionnaire. Next, there would be focused group discussions and in-depth interviews which discussed the results of the quantitative data collection then interpreted them qualitatively. Result: The percentage of students at Universitas Padjadjaran with perception of psychotic disorders in good category was 19.04%, 80.96% unfavorable category, and bad 0% (n=126). Besides various relevant opinion found why these perceptions were formed, such as a lack of education on students towards psychotic disorders, the existence of stigma based on life experience of psychotic patients, the lack of social media and physical campaign towards the psychotic disorders.Conclusions: The perception of Universitas Padjadjaran students towards psychotic disorders is still relatively unfavorable, therefore literation towards psychotic disorders should be provided through education, campaigns, social media utilization by psychiatrists and the government.
Clinical Characteristics and Side Effects of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Therapy at Top Referral Hospital West Java Indonesia Rahmawati, Rika Nurlaily; Pranggono, Emmy Hermiyanti; Ruslami, Rovina
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 4 (2016)
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Background: The efficacy of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) therapy is still being questioned. It has lesser quality, longer duration therapy and high toxicity level. This study was conducted to identify clinical characteristics and side effect of MDR TB therapy at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia as the top referral hospital in West Java. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was performed to 142 medical records of MDR TB inpatient and outpatient at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital from January 2012–July 2013. Data was collected on October–November 2013. Data about clinical characteristics and side effects of MDR TB therapy were collected and was analyzed in the form of percentage.Results: From 142 patients, 96% had history of tuberculosis therapy. Eighty (56%) of them had positive acid fast bacilli (AFB) sputum that still remained after 5th month or more with category 2. Seventy (49%) patients used combination of pyrazinamide, capreomycin, levofloxacin, ethionamide and cycloserine (Pz-Cm-Lfx-Eto-Cs). All patients experienced side effects during therapy and the majority of them (91%) had gastroenteropathy and rheumatism. Tentamen suicide was detected in one patient. Conclusions: The MDR TB patients had history of tuberculosis therapy. The majority of patients used combination of Pz-Cm-Lfx-Eto-Cs. All patients experienced side effects during MDR TB therapy. [AMJ.2016;3(4):526–32]
Severity of Allergic Rhinitis and Body Mass Index: Is There Any Correlation? Paramasivam, Gomathi; Veronica, Fifi; Yoanita, Yovi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2017)
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Background: Allergic rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa. It will be resulting in nasal itching, sneezing, discharge, or blockage which occurs for more than an hour on most days. Allergens such as plant pollens, fungi, animal allergens, and dust mites are the factors which initiate allergic rhinitis. There are many risk factors for allergic rhinitis, such as family history of atopic disease, asthma, age, gender and others. Besides, overweight is also considered one of the risk factors for developing allergic rhinitis. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the correlation between allergic rhinitis and body mass index.Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional analytic study. Seventy three respondents both male and female medical students of Universitas Padjadjaran completed a questionnaire, and had their height and weight measured by a trained researcher. This study was carried out from September to October 2015. Statistical analyses were performed included the Rank Spearman test.Results: There was no significant relationship between allergic rhinitis and body mass index.Conclusions: There is no correlation between severity of allergic rhinitis and body mass index. [AMJ.2017;4(1):20–4]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v4n1.1018
Comparison of Spatial Ability Between Male and Female Athletes Putri, Azkane Adila; Lubis, Leonardo; Ong, Paulus Anam
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2017)
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Background: Spatial ability is the ability to understand and memorize spatial relationship beneficial objects. This domain of cognition is crucial in sport activity for deciding strategy. Sex is one of the factors that determine spatial ability. This study aimed to determine the comparison of spatial ability between male and female athletes.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by non-pairing comparative method. Data were taken on September 2015 in Indonesian National Sport Committee (Komite Olahraga Nasional Indonesia, KONI) Sport Center, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Spatial instrument used was Spatial Ability Test 1. Subjects were recruited from athletes of KONI, West Java, aged between 19-27 years old who were being trained for 19th National Sports Weeks (Pekan Olahraga Nasional, PON XIX) 2016. Mean value between male and female were compared using studies T-test with significance value (p)<0.05.Results: The total samples were 95 subjects, consisting of 44 males and 51 females. Results of the mean value in male were 29.16 (± 3.48) and female 28.80 (± 3.74).By using studies T-test, the significance outcome found was p = 0635 (p >0.05).Conclusions: There is no spatial ability differencesbetween male and female athletes of KONI, West Java DOI: 10.15850/amj.v4n2.1093
Characteristics of Patient with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung from 2009‒2013 Kirana, Intan Datya; Dewi, Yussy Afriani; Nurhayati, Titing
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2016)
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Background: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a vestibular disorder marked by episodes of vertigo and triggered by a change in the head position. It is characterized by short yet severe episodes of vertigo and possibly accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The BPPV is usually idiopathic and foundamong people aged 46‒50 years old. There are pharmacological and non pharmacological treatment used for BPPV. Non-pharmacological treatment includes Epley, Semont, Lempert, Forced Prolonged Position, andBrandt-Daroff maneuvers and pharmacological onebenzodiazepine and antihistamines. This study aimed to examine the characteristics of patient with BPPV based on their complaint and prescribed treatment.Methods: This was a descriptive-retrospective study conducted on April–June 2014 using secondary data from medical records of patient with BPPV in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung from 2009‒2013. The variables include gender, age, occupation, accompanying disease, complaints, supporting examinations, and treatment.Results: There were 74 subjects; 66.22% were female and 33.78% were male. Most of patients with BPPV aged around 41‒50 years old (39.19%). Furthermore, 93.24% had a major complaint of headache and spinning sensation, and >60% nausea and vomiting. The most prescribed therapy was Betahistine (86.49%). Meanwhile, a maneuver of non-pharmacological treatment was rarely done (8.11%).Conclusions: The BPPV occurs more in older women. The major complaint is headache and spinning sensation affected by the head position and accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Lastly, non-pharmacological treatment is rarely performed in handling patient with BPPV. [AMJ.2016;3(2):275–9]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n2.800
Visual Impairment Screening in Cibeusi Elementary School Students Permana, Dea Aprilianti; Memed, Feti Karfiati; Radhiyanti Santoso, Putri Teesa
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 3 (2017)
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Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) shows that there are around 153 million people with visual impairment due to uncorrected refractive error, mostly in 8–10 years. Screening of visual function in earlier age is important, because it is treatable. Correction of refractive error by using eye-glasses is the easiest and the cheapest way. This study aimed to identify the frequency of visual impairment and eye-glasses-used in children aged eight to ten in Cibeusi Elementary School. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted. This study was held in August 2014. Data were obtained from Cibeusi Elementary School in Jatinangor;  simple random sampling technique was used to select 8–10 years old students. The total number of respondent was 101 students. Screening for visual impairment was performed using E-Chart. Result: Eleven eyes (5.44%) from a total of 202 eyes had visual impairment. Six (5.94%) students had visual impairment, whereas only 1 (1%) student used eye-glasses for improving his visual function. Visual impairment was considerably high in boy-students aged 8 years  and was most prevalence in 3rd grade students.Conclusions: There are visual impairments which are not corrected with sunglasses.
Misdiagnosis of Epilepsy Attributed to Inadequate History Taking Ratana, Levina Tri; Gunadharma, Suryani; Soenggono, Arifin
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2016)
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Background: There was a noticeable amount of patient with epilepsy who were misdiagnosed at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital. Misdiagnosis of epileptic seizure will expose patients to inappropriate managements, and subsequently leads to complications. History taking is an important part for the diagnosis of epileptic seizure. This study aimed to see the improvement of diagnosis based on the adequacy and inadequacy of history taking attributed to misdiagnosis of epileptic seizure by the epilepsy consultant at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.Methods: This was a descriptive study using medical records of misdiagnosis of epilepsy. It was indicated by different initial (before epilepsy consultant’s confirmation) and final (after epilepsy consultant’s confirmation) seizure diagnosis at Epilepsy Outpatient Clinic at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital during the period of January 2007−October 2012.Results: There were 61 medical records with different initial and final seizure diagnosis. This study indicated inadequate history taking in 83.6% patients. Misdiagnosis occurred due to incomplete history taking, absence of reliable witnesses, and misinterpretation of history taking result. History taking by epilepsy consultant improved the misdiagnosis in 27.9% patients. While it is used simultaneously with Electroencephalography (EEG), the result increased to 72.2%.Conclusions: The adequate history taking improved the accuracy of epileptic seizure diagnosis. The simultaneous used of history taking and EEG increased the result. [AMJ.2016;3(2):304–9]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n2.775
Environmental Factors, Knowledge, and Hygiene Behaviour among Mothers: A Slum Area in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia Putri, Gusti Adintya; Sari, Sri Yusnita Irda; Syukriani, Yoni Fuadah
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 4 (2017)
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Background: The increased number of population living in urban areas causes the increase of requirement of basic life needs as well as the increase of household and human excreta waste. If these wastes were not well managed, this situation would contaminate the environment. This study aimed to analyze the relatioship between environmental factors, knowledge and hygiene behavior among mothers who lives in Bandung slum area.Methods: An analytic cross sectional study was carried out on 132 mothers who lived in Tamansari subdistrict in Bandung city (RW 06, 07, 15, and 16) from  May to October 2014. The primary data were collected using 2 sets of  questionnaire and an observation checklist. The environmental factors and knowledge variables were catagorized into good and poor, while hygiene behavior was catagorized into good, moderate, and poor. The collected data were statistically analyzed using Chi-Square test.Results: More than half of the participants had good environmental factors (60.6%), 59 participants (44.6%) had good knowledge about hygiene and 83 participants (62.9%) had good hygiene behavior, 43 participants (32.6%) had a moderate hygiene behavior, and 6 participants (4.5%) bad hygiene behavior. Environmental factors was related to hygiene behavior (p=0.002). However, knowledge was not related to hygiene behavior (p=0.539). Conclusions: Environment is a significant factor to hygiene behavior
Comparison of Life Quality between Diabetic and Diabetic with Tuberculosis Patients Shariefuddin, Widuri Wita Andriati; Irda Sari, Sri Yusnita; Pandji, Tri Damiati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 3 (2016)
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Background: There are increasing double burden disease in the world. One of the double burden problems is diabetes mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB). DM is a metabolic disease while TB is an infectious disease. The increasing number of people with DM and TB will affect the relationship between the two diseases (DM-TB). DM is an incurable disease that if it is not controlled properly will affect the person’s quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the quality of life (QoL) in people with diabetes compared to diabetic patients who also suffer from tuberculosis at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung.Methods: This was a cross sectional study which included fifty three respondents in each DM and DM-TB group using the consecutive samplingmethod. The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQoL-BREF) questionnaire was given after written informed consent was obtained from respondents. This study was conducted from April to November 2014 at the Endocrine and metabolism policlinic in Dr.Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.Results: The result showed that the total QoL score of DM patients was 58.8, DM-TB patients was 53.59 which was significantly different between the two groups (p=0.004). Out of four domains, physical (p=0.008), psychological (p=0.008) and environmental health (p=0.001) were significantly different between the two groups. There was no significant difference in social relationships domain (p=0.771).Conclusions: Lower QoL among DM-TB patients indicates that improvement in education or counseling particularly about physical, psychological and environment changes is recommended. [AMJ.2016;3(3):440–5]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n3.891
Profile and Behaviour of Mother as Factor of Increasing Diarrhea Incidence Children Under Five at Jatinangor District in 2013 Widhyasti, Rahayu; Arisanti, Nita; Rosalina, Ina
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 4 (2016)
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Background: In 2012, data from Health Center of Jatinangor District showed nearly 50% of diarrhea cases occured in children under five at Sayang Village and Cilayung Village. Diarrhea cannot be separated from several factors that influence it, thus to reduce the incidence rate of diarrhea needs description of factors that affect diarrhea in children so that prevention can be done maximally. Objective of this study was to describe profile and behavior of mother as one factor of increasing diarrhea incidence in children under five at Jatinangor.Methods: This study was descriptive with cross-sectional design conducted at Sayang Village and Cilayung Village in October–November 2013. The respondents of this study were 102 mothers who have infants aged 0–59 months thorough cluster sampling methods. Respondent will be interviewed and given validated questionnaire. Results: The result showed that 57.8% of mother aged 25–35 years, mostly graduated from junior high education (41.2%), and 81.4% as a housewife. Most of diarrhea occurred in children under 2 years and female. There were 73.5% mother who exclusively breastfed, 94.1% have good behavior of clean water usage, 61.8% with good hand washing behavior, and 60.8% respondents utilized healthy latrine.Conclusions: This study showed good results in behaviour of exclusive breastfeeding, behavior of clean water usage, behaviour of hand washing with clean and water flow, and behaviour of healthy latrine usage. Other factors might be contributed to increasing diarrhea incidence. [AMJ.2016;3(4):655–60] DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n4.956

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