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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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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Survey among Nurses in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital toward Tuberculosis-Human Immunodeficiency Virus Collaboration Program Helen Oktavia Sutiono; Arto Yuwono Soeroto; Bony Wiem Lestari
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2016)
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Background: One of the barriers on implementation of Tuberculosis-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (TB-HIV) collaboration is lack of health care workers’ knowledge to this program. This study aimed to measure level of knowledge, attitude, and practice among inpatient nurses in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital toward TB-HIV collaboration program and to measure their correlation.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with total sampling method which started on May–October 2013 at Internal Medicine Department ward in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of research subjects were measured using modified questionnaire about TB-HIV collaboration program, based on guidelines from WHO and National Ministry of Health.Results: Of 88 respondents, there were no respondent had high level, 33 respondents (38%) had moderate level, and 55 respondents (63%) had low level of knowledge toward collaboration. For attitude, 53 respondents (60%) had positive attitude and 35 respondents (40%) had negative attitude. The study also showed 48 respondents (55%) had positive practice and 40 respondents (46%) had negative practice. The correlation between knowledge and attitude, knowledge and practice, and attitude and practice were not statistically significant (p>0.05).Conclusions: The level of knowledge among inpatient nurses in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital toward TB-HIV collaboration program was low but they showed positive attitude toward the collaboration itself. There was no correlation between knowledge, attitude, and practice among inpatient nurses toward collaboration. Further efforts were needed to improve nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice on TB-HIV collaboration.[AMJ.2016;3(1):85–92] DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n1.715
Treatment Failure of Ampicillin to Children with Pneumonia at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung from 2014–2015 Kania Devi Suharno; Ike Rostikawati Husen; Sri Sudarwati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2017)
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Background: Pneumonia is one of the causes of death in infants in developing countries especially Indonesia. Appropriate treatment is needed to decrease mortality rate in children due to pneumonia. Ampicillin is one of first choices empirical antibiotic to children with severe pneumonia. The study was aimed to determine the failure rate of ampicillin in children with severe pneumonia.Methods: This study was a descriptive study which used medical records as source of data. Subjects were children aged 2–59 months with World Health Organization (WHO) defined with severe pneumonia and treated with intravenous ampicillin during January 2014 to July 2015 at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. Samples were obtained using total sampling method while variables were analyzed using statistics software.Results: This study acquired 107 patients who met the inclusion criteria with 23.36% of them aged 2–11 months and 62.21% aged 12–23 months. Majority of subjects were male amounted as 63.55% while female occupied 36.45%. Treatment failure on the third day was 45.8% while 16.7% on the sixth day of therapy with majority failure due to existence of lower chest indrawing.Conclusions: Treatment failure on the third and sixth day of therapy still high that is characterized by the existence of lower chest indrawing as its main factor. [AMJ.2017;4(1):100–6]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v4n1.1029
Effect of Carica Papaya L Leaf Infusion on Transporting Glucose across Small Intestine Cell Membrane of Wistar Rats Model Srisathis Renganathan; Vycke Yunivita; Anna Martiana S; Nida Suraya
Althea Medical Journal Vol 6, No 1 (2019)
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Background: Carica papaya L leaf is one of the common types of plant that has been used as treatment for diabetes mellitus (DM). The leaf possibly contain quercetin, which may inhibit glucose transport through cell membrane of small intestine. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Carica papaya L leaf infusion on glucose transport in Wistar rat model.Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest explorative study was designed using perfusion method. Nine male rats were fasted for 18-24 hours before dissected. A 25 mL glucose solution was given as early control, before Carica papaya L leaf infusion treatment A 25 mL glucose solution was later given again after Carica papaya L leaf infusion as late control. Artificial perfusion equipment had been used to maintain the back and forth flow of glucose in the small intestine. Sample was taken every 15 minutes for one hour for each treatment.Results: Carica papaya L leaf infusion did not decrease the concentration of glucose absorption significantly compared to early control. The mean absorption of glucose in early control was 85.39+4.42 mg/dl and during treatment was 84.51+4.20 mg/dL.Conclusions: Carica papaya L leaf infusion does not have significant inhibiting effect on glucose transport across small intestine cell membrane. Further explorative study is required.
Cruris Fracture among Child Patients in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung Wenny Dwi Chandra; Yoyos Dias Ismiarto; Alwin Tahid; Nucki Nursjamsi Hidayat
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2015)
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Background: Cruris are lower extremity fractures commonly found in children. These dangerous fracturesmay alter the quality of life of the patients. This study was conducted to explore the characteristics of crurisfractures in children.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed by reviewing the medical records of childrenwho were hospitalized at the Department of Orthopaedi and Traumatology, Dr. Hasan Sadikin GeneralHospital Bandung during 2010–2011.Results: On two years study, 62 cases have been reported. Most cases occurred among senior high schoolgroup (37.1%). Boys (71.0%) have a higher rate of fractures than girls. Fractures most frequently occurredby traffic accidents (87.1%). The fractures are mostly open (58.1%). The common fracture site was tibia(50.0%) rather than fibula (3.2%) and the most frequent location was on the right side (79.0%) and on themiddle third of the leg (41.9%). Majority of the patients went home in good condition (79.0%).Conclusion: Fractures are most frequently occurred in April because of high humidity. The causes anddistribution of the fractures based on diagnosis were related to another study. Furthermore, additionalstudies are needed to explore the characteristics of cruris fracture among children, not only in certainhospital but also in Indonesia especially in West Java.[AMJ.2015;2(1):276–80]
Knowledge and Attitude towards Antibiotic Use among College Students in Jatinangor Brama Fimanggara; Istriati Istriati; Rizki Diposarosa
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2016)
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Background: Lack of knowledge about antibiotics cause people to have a misconception about the use of antibiotics. This may potentially lead to inappropriate use of antibiotics in the community, which is themajor reason for the spread of antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic usage among non-medical students in Jatinangor.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional, questionnaire based survey conducted among non-medical college students in Jatinangor, sub-district of Sumedang regency, from September to October 2013. Samples were selected using convenience sampling method, with a total number of 250 samples.Results: More than half of the respondents (56.4%) had a poor knowledge regarding antibiotic use. Respondents who knew that antibiotics was indicated to treat bacterial infections reached 75.2%, although 58.4% of respondents still believed that antibiotics could be used in viral infection. In terms of antibioticresistance, 72% of respondents were aware that overused of antibiotics could cause antibiotic resistance. In addition, respondents were generally found to have more positive attitudes toward antibiotics with results over 50%, whereas more than one-third of the respondents wrongly self-medicated themselves withantibiotics.Conclusions: This study reveals that most of the respondents have poor knowledge regarding antibiotics. Almost half of the respondents have a negative attitude regarding the use of antibiotics. Educational interventions are needed to promote prudent use of antibiotics among the college students.[AMJ.2016;3(2):269–74]DOI: 10.15850/amj.v3n2.792
Suspectable Risk Factors of Congenital Anomaly in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia Pradistya Syifa Yudiasari; Akhmad Yogi Pramatirta; Sharon Gondodiputro
Althea Medical Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2017)
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Background: Congenital anomaly is a disease of structural or functional alteration since birth. The cause of congenital anomaly is genetic, environtment, and unknown. The cause of congenital anomaly is unknown, made congenital anomaly is difficult to detect. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the suspectable risk factors of congenital anomaly.Methods: This was a descriptive study. About 78 samples were taken by purposive sampling from medical records of patients with congenital anomaly in pediatric surgery ambulatory unit at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital (RSHS), Bandung from September to November 2014. From the selected medical records, an interview was carried out to the parents’ patient to identify some suspectable risk factors. The collected data were analyzed and presented in tables.Results: From 78 medical records,  hirschprung disease was the highest among all type of congenital anomaly (29%). The characteristic of congenital anomaly was mothers in the age of 20–35 years (65%), fathers’ age was  more than 20 years old, family history of congenital anomaly was 1%, there was no history of previous congenital anomaly in previous pregnancy, infection history was 3%, history of medication was 11.5%, mother’s BMI was in normal term (18.5─24.9) as much as 65%, no history of radiation, there was no history of chronic alcohol. History of smoking/passive smoking was high (65%).Conclusions: Hirschprung disease is the highest rate disease in congenital anomaly and smoking is a highest suspectable risk factor contribute to congenital anomaly. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v4n2.1095
Characteristics and Predisposing Factors of Bacterial Corneal Ulcer in the National Eye Center, Cicendo Eye Hospital, Bandung from January to December 2011 Astrid Maharani Putri; Susi Heryati; Nursiah Nasution
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2015)
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Background: Corneal ulcer is an emergency condition in ophthalmology, causing visual impairment, mostly by bacterial infection with rapid pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to discover the characteristics of bacterial corneal ulcer patients in the National Eye Center, Cicendo Eye Hospital, Bandung.Methods: A total of 99 medical records consisted of patients diagnosed with bacterial corneal ulcer were selected in this descriptive study. The clinical patterns and predisposing factors of the patients were analyzed. The study also identified the pathogenic bacteria of the cases. This study was carried out in the National Eye Center, Cicendo Eye Hospital, Bandung from January to December 2011 Clinical patterns. The collected data were analyzed and presented in frequency tabulation.Results: The male to female ratio was 2:1, with the average age of 44.4 years. The most common presenting symptom was eye pain (70.7%). Most patients came with decreased visual acuity that was categorized as (near-) blindness (78.8%) and the location of the ulcer was in central area of the cornea (56.5%). The most common predisposing factor was ocular trauma (74.7%) that was caused by exposed to plants. Single-bacterial infection (67.7%) was predominant, with 56 cases (56.6%) of Gram-positive cocci infection.Conclusions:  Bacterial corneal ulcer contributes to 48.8% of all microbial corneal ulcers. Most patients came with mild condition, centralized location, and poor visual function. The common predisposing factor was trauma associated with exposed to plants. DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n3.505
Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Fungi from Air Conditioners in Tutorial Rooms of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran Gowre Govindasamy; Usep Abdullah Husin; Yoni Fuadah Syukriani; Sunarjati Sudigdoadi; Yanti Mulyana
Althea Medical Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2014)
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Background: Awareness about health problems caused by air conditioner is very important. Thus, it is crucial to have knowledge about proper maintenance of air conditioner. At the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, air conditioners are used in every tutorial rooms. This study was performed to provide adequate information on the fungi, such as Aspergillus, Penicillium and Mucor, found in air conditioners.Methods: A descriptive laboratory study was used to identify the presence and the type of pathogenic fungi from air conditioners in tutorial rooms. Thirty-four samples were collected from the air outlet grille of the air conditioners and cultured on Sabouraud agar at 27°C for 2 weeks. Fungi presence were then identified microscopicallyResults: The results showed that the majority of air conditioners in tutorial rooms of the Faculty of Medicine, University Padjadjaran contained many types of fungus that grew in Sabouraud agar. From 34 samples, thirty two samples were positive and 2 samples were negative. Various fungus have been identified, those were Penicillium (37.5%), Aspergillus (25%), Mucor (2.5%) and unidentified (35%)Conclusions : The majority of air conditioners in tutorial rooms of the Faculty of Medicine, University Padjadjaran contained many types of opportunistic fungus. [AMJ.2014;1(1):21–4]Keywords : Air conditioner, Aspergillus, fungi, Mucor, Penicillium Isolasi dan Identifikasi Jamur Patogen dari Pendingin Udara di Kamar Tutorial dari Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas PadjadjaranLatar Belakang: Kesadaran tentang masalah kesehatan yang disebabkan oleh pendingin udara sangat penting. Dengan demikian , sangat penting untuk memiliki pengetahuan tentang perawatan yang tepat dari pendingin udara. Di Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Padjadjaran, pendingin udara digunakan di setiap kamar tutorial . Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk memberikan informasi yang memadai tentang jamur, seperti Aspergillus, Penicillium dan Mucor, yang ditemukan di pendingin udara. Metode: Sebuah studi laboratorium deskriptif digunakan untuk mengevaluasi keberadaan dan jenis jamur patogen dari pendingin udara di kamar tutorial. Tiga puluh empat sampel dikumpulkan dari kisi-kisi pendingin udara dan dikultur pada Sabouraud agar pada 27 °C selama 2 minggu. Pertumbuhan jamur kemudian diidentifikasi secara mikroskopis.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada sebagian besar pendingin udara di ruang tutorial Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Padjajdjaran terdapat banyak jamur yang dapat tumbuh di Sabaroaud agar, 32 hasil positif dan 2 hasil negatif untuk pertumbuhan jamur . Jamur yang tumbuh adalah Penicillium (37,5%, Aspergillus (25%), Mucor (2,5%) dan tidak teridentifikasi (35%).Simpulan : Sebagian besar pendingin udara di ruang tutorial Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Padjadjaran Jatinangor menunjukkan adanya pertumbuhan jamur oportunistikKata kunci : Aspergillus, jamur , Mucor , Penicillium, pendingin udara DOI: 10.15850/amj.v1n1.292
Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis based on World Health Organization (ARIA-WHO) questionnaire among Batch 2010 Students of the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran Fauzi Fauzi; Melati Sudiro; Bony Wiem Lestari
Althea Medical Journal Vol 2, No 4 (2015)
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Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease affecting 5–45% of Asian population. Although it is not a life-threatening disease, AR significantly hampers the quality of life of the sufferers. The prevalence of AR among adults in Indonesia is still unknown. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of AR among batch 2010 students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during June–October 2013 involving Indonesian class batch 2010 students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran. The sampling was performed usingtotal sampling approach. The measurement tool used in this study was the Indonesian translation of the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma-World Health Organization (ARIA-WHO) questionnairee. Thosewho were aware of being diagnosed with AR or had two/more AR defining symptoms in the questionnaire form were considered to have AR. The statistical analysis was conducted by calculating frequencies.Results: A total of 207 questionnaire forms were adequately filled out and returned. Based on the questionnaire, the prevalence rate of AR was 38.2%. Of the 79 AR cases, 66% cases involved females. In addition, 54% of the the AR cases have a parental history of allergic diseases. Nasal obstruction and itchy nose were the most frequent symptoms (90%), followed by rhinorrhea (89%), sneezing (82%), and eye symptoms (62%). Based on the duration, the majority fell into the intermittent group (91%); whereas basedon severity, the majority was in the moderate-severe group (71%).Conclusions: The prevalence rate of AR obtained in this study is within the estimated range of Asian population. [AMJ.2015;2(4):620–5] DOI: 10.15850/amj.v2n4.658
Correlation between Mid Upper Arm Muscle Area/Size and Muscle Strength Tan Yong Bin; Vitriana Vitriana; Titing Nurhayati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 3, No 4 (2016)
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Background: Muscle area/size reflects the true magnitude of muscle tissue changes. Muscle strength is an active tension generated by muscle that depends on its capacity to exert force on an object. The relation between the quantity of muscle area and the amount of muscle strength is suggested. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between mid-upper arm muscle area/size and muscular strength.Methods: This analytic study with ten subjects (medical students) who met the inclusion and exclusion criteriawas conducted at the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran in Jatinangor campus from 22th of April to 1st of November 2014. A skinfold calliper was used to measure triceps skinfold while a measuring tape measured the mid-upper arm circumference and a dynamometer measured the muscle strength. A formula was used to determine the mid-upper arm muscle area/size using mid-upper arm circumference and triceps skinfold. The collected data were analyzed statistically using correlation test and simple linear regression.Results: There was a strong correlation between mid-upper arm muscle area/size and muscular strength (correlation cooefficient 0.746). Moreover, the higher the Body Mass Index, the stronger the muscle strength was to some point. If the BMI was more than 25 kg/m2, this findings did not occurred.Conclusions: There is a strong positive correlation between mid-upper arm muscle area/size and arm muscle strength. [AMJ.2016;3(4):590–5]

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