cover
Article Per Year (5 Year)
All
Home Page
OAI Link
Editorial Team
Contact
Reviewer
Google Scholar
Contact Name
Tsania Faza
Contact Email
-
Phone
08111400115
Journal Mail Official
mji@ui.ac.id
Editorial Address
Education Tower 6th floor, IMERI building, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jalan Salemba Raya 6, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
Location
Kota depok,
Jawa barat
INDONESIA
Medical Journal of Indonesia
Published by Universitas Indonesia
ISSN : 08531773     EISSN : 22528083     DOI : 10.13181
Core Subject : Health,
Medicine & Pharmacology
This quarterly medical journal is an official scientific journal of the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia in collaboration with German-Indonesian Medical Association (DIGM) Indexed in: IMSEAR; CAB Abstracts; Global Health; HINARI; DOAJ; DRJI; Google Scholar; JournalTOCs; Ulrichsweb Global Serial Directory; WorldCat; New Jour; Electronic Journals Library; ISJD Accredited (2013-2018) by DIKTI Kemendikbud Republik Indonesia (No:58/DIKTI/Kep/2013)
Arjuna Subject : -
Articles 1,648 Documents
 51   52   53   54   55 
Effectiveness of group counseling in smoking cessation program amongst adolescent smokers in Malaysia
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v19i4.413

Abstract

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of groups counseling for smoking cessation among secondary school students. Methods: This study was conducted among secondary school students in two districts in Selangor Malaysia, during July 2005 until August 2006. Upon screening, 346 students were randomly assigned into intervention group (IG) (n=158) and non intervention group (NIG) (n=188). IG underwent structured group counseling regularly for four months, while no group counseling was given to the NIG but subjected to the regular smoking cessation activities organized by their respective schools. Knowledge and attitude towards smoking and quit rate were measured in both groups before intervention, and at 4, 8, and 12 months after intervention. Results: Revealed that students in IG had significantly higher knowledge scores than those in NIG during follow-up visits (24.29+7.97 vs 23.58+8.44 on the first visit), (29.10+8.52 vs 24.09+8.69 on the second visit) (26.59+8.26 vs 22.08+8.04 on the third visit), and (25.54+8.34 vs 21.26+9.60 on the fourth visit). Attitude scores were not significantly different in both groups. Quit rate at four months after intervention was signifi cantly higher in IG as compared to the NIG (45%; 71/158 vs 32%; 60/188) (P=0.013). Conclusion: Group counseling is very effective in improving the respondents' knowledge and quite rate, but not their attitudes toward smoking. (Med J Indones 2010; 19:273-9)
High parity and hormonal contraception use as risk factors for cervical cancer in East Kalimantan
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v19i4.414

Abstract

Aim: To find risk factors associated with cervical cancer. Methods: This a case-control study conducted in A.W. Sjahranie County General Hospital at Samarinda East Kalimantan from January until July 2009. There were 58 patients for each case and control group. Variables in this study were age, menarche, menopause, age of first marriage, parity, spouse's smoking status, hormonal contraception use, type of hormonal contraception, duration of hormonal contraception, IUD (intra uterine device) contraception use and duration of IUD contraception. Results: final data analysis shows that parity and duration of hormonal contraception use increased the risk of cervical cancer. Women who had 5-12 children than 0-4 children had 2.6-folds increased risk to be cervical cancer. Compared to women never use of hormonal contraception, those who ever had hormonal contraception for 1-4 years and 5-25 years had two time and 4.5 times increased risk to be cervical cancer respectively. Conclusion: Cervical cancer screening recommended to be focused on high-risk groups, among others, women with the number of children born more than five people or women in particular users of hormonal contraception methods with a range of use more than five years. (Med J Indones 2010; 19:268-72)
Impact of HIV/AIDS in the family on children’s quality of life
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v19i4.415

Abstract

Aim: An AIDS epidemic has a negative social and economic impact to the families. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of HIV/AIDS in the family to the quality of life of the children, including other factors that might interfere. Methods: The study utilized the data of a survey conducted by the Health Research Center of the University of Indonesia (2007), in seven provinces consisting of 379 households (HH) with HIV and 370 HH without HIV. Child’s quality of life was measured at ages 5 to 11 years (pre-adolescent) using a composite of three variables (education, social environment, and physical activity), and was scored as ‘poor’ and ‘good’ . Multiple logistic regression was performed to examine the impact of HIV/AIDS, household and child factor towards the child’s quality of life. Results: The presence of an HIV/AIDS patient in the HH increases the risk of poor quality of life 1.59 times comparedto the risk in HH without HIV/AIDS. If the child is a female, the risk of poor quality of life increases 1.50 times compared to male children. A child who is poorly taken care of faces a 1.55 times higher risk of poor quality of life compared to children who are well taken care of. In younger children (5-7 yrs) the risk of poor quality of life increases 1.60 times compared to older children (8-11 yrs). Conclusion: The study showed that when a member of the family is infected with HIV, it will negatively affect the quality of life of a pre-teen child in that family. This negative effect is higher when the child is a female, does not receive proper care, and of younger age. (Med J Indones 2010; 19:280-6) Keywords: child care, children's quality of life, impact of HIV/ AIDS
Proportion of influenza cases in severe acute respiratory illness in Indonesia during 2008-2009
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v19i4.416

Abstract

Aim: To access the proportion of Influenza which caused SARI cases Methods: From April 2008 until March 2009, 549 samples of nasal and throat swabs were collected from SARI patients from eight hospitals in eight provinces in Indonesia. The samples were analyzed for Influenza by real-time RT-PCR method using several specific primers for influenza A (A/H1N1, A/H3N2 and A/H5N1) and Influenza B. The sequence of these primers was provided by CDC, Atlanta. Results: We found 516 (94%) of the specimens testing results were not infl uenza A or B viruses. There was 21 (4%) cases caused by influenza A and 12 (2%) caused by influenza B. From the influenza A cases, one case of SARI was caused by A/H1N1, two cases were A/H5N1, 17 cases were A/H3N2 and one case was unsubtypeable Influenza A. Conclusion: The majority of SARI cases were not caused by influenza viruses. From this surveillance the most common influenza A related to SARI is A/H3N2. Facts of the avian influenza virus A/H5N1 cases have been found in Indonesia and the spread of novel virus influenza A/H1N1 in 2009 raised our concern about the importance of SARI surveillance. (Med J Indones 2010; 19:264-7)
The application of correction factors on serum retinol of Indonesia school children
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v19i4.417

Abstract

Aim: Vitamin A deficiency among children is still a public health problem in Indonesia. Serum/plasma retinol concentration is the best indicator in assessing vitamin A status. However, there is growing concern that infection/ inflammation lowers serum  retinol concentration, thus creating potential misinterpretation of vitamin A status, which could affect policy makers in planning suitable nutrition programs targeted at community. The aim of this study was to highlight the importance of applying correction factors, to better interpret serum retinol as a nutritional statusbiomarker.Methods: A cross sectional study involving 54 apparently healthy school children was conducted in East Nusa Tenggara. Height, body weight, concentrations of serum retinol, CRP and AGP were assessed. Based on concentrations of serum CRP and AGP, four infl ammation groups were determined, namely reference,  incubation, early convalescence and late convalescence groups. Correction factor was obtained by dividing serum retinol  concentration of reference group by that of the other three groups. Correction factors were then used to correct serum retinol concentration without any  influence of infection/ inflammation.Results: The prevalence of stunting and underweight were 43% and 22% respectively, but there was no wasting among the school children. Applying correction factor lowered the prevalence of vitamin A defi ciency from 20.4% to 18.5%; thus changing vitamin A defi ciency from a severe public health problem to a moderate public health problem.Conclusion: Correcting serum retinol concentration for the infl uence of infection reduced the apparent severity of vitamin A deficiency. This could affect policy for planning nutrition programs designed for communities. (Med J Indones 2010;  19:258-63)Keywords: correction factor, infection, school children, serum retinol
Gonadothropin-releasing hormone agonist as a treatment of choice for central precocious puberty
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v19i4.418

Abstract

Precocious puberty is defi ned as pubertal development which occurs too early. The age limit in this term is based on the onset of puberty in normal population. Some points have to be taken into account, such as ethnicity, gender, nutritional conditions, and secular trends. In girls, precocious puberty is defi ned by breast development occured before 8 years old. In boys, precocious puberty is defi ned as gonadarche or pubarche before 9 years of age. The clinical course of precocious puberty varies widely, ranging from alternating, slowly progressive, and rapidly progressive    form. The rapidly progressive forms of idiopathic central precocious puberty need to be treated because it may result in early epiphyseal closure and short fi nal height, and also pyschosocial problems in the affected children and the family. The aims of treatment are to arrest physical maturation, prevent early menarche, and also improve adult height combined with normal body proportions. Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue is the treatment of choice for central precocious puberty. Gonadotropin releasing horomone analogue has suppressive effect on the pituitarygonadal axis, therefore it suppresses LH secretion. This leads to the return of estradiol and testosterone to prepubertal levels. Treatment using gonadotropin releasing horomone analogue is shown to reduce breast size, pubic hair, ovarian and uterine size in girls, and decrease testicular size in boys. Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue is effective in halting progression of secondary sexual characteristics development, presenting menstrual cycle, slowing bone-age advancement, and also improving fi nal height. (Med J Indones 2010; 19:287-92)Keywords: gonadache, GRH analogue, pubarche , precocious puberty
Effect of adipose tissue processing procedures in culture result: a study preliminary
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 20 No. 1 (2011): February
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v20i1.420

Abstract

Background: There are various methods of processing adipose tissue before culture, depending on the adipose tissue samples. The aim of this study is to compare several modifications of culturing and sub-culturing procedures of adipose tissue to fit the condition in our laboratory. Method: This is a descriptive study that was done in the Immunology and Endocrinology Integrated Laboratory, University of Indonesia, from October 2009 to April 2010. Three adipose tissue processing procedures, various amount of seeding and two subculture methods were compared in term of cell yield and time needed. In the first procedure, collagenase-1 digestion was done in 30minutes, cell seeding were 24,000 and 36,000 per flask; in the second procedure, collagenase-1 digestion was done in 60minutes, cell seeding were 24,000, 48,000, and 72,000 per flask; and in the third procedure, the adipose tissue remnants from the first procedure were again digested for another 45 minutes, cell seeding were 74,000, and 148,000 per flask. Difference in subculture methods were the presence or absence of washing step. Result: Procedure 1 yielded the lowest amount of cell, and after culture, the cells grew very slow, and was contaminated before harvest of primary culture. Procedure-2 and -3 succeeded to yield primary cultures. Some of the cultures were contaminated, so that further subculture was not applicable, and only one tissue processing procedure (procedure 2: 60 minute collagenase-1 digestion, without lysis buffer, cell seeding 48,000 and 72,000) could complete the three subcultures. Though some of the procedures could not be completed, final result could be concluded. Conclusion: In this preliminary study, 60 minute colagenase-1 digestion with intermittent shaking every 5 minutes and cell seeding around 50,000 or more, followed by subculture method without washing step gave the best result. (Med J Indones 2011; 20:15-9) Keywords: collagenase-1, primary culture, subculture, stromal-vascular fraction
Expression of manganese superoxide dismutase in rat blood, heart and brain during induced systemic hypoxia
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 20 No. 1 (2011): February
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v20i1.421

Abstract

Background: Hypoxia results in an increased generation of ROS. Until now, little is known about the role of MnSOD - a major endogenous antioxidant enzyme - on the cell adaptation response against hypoxia. The aim of this study was to determine the MnSOD mRNA expression and levels of specific activity in blood, heart and brain of rats during induced systemic hypoxia. Methods: Twenty-five male Sprague Dawley rats were subjected to systemic hypoxia in an hypoxic chamber (at 8-10% O2) for 0, 1, 7, 14 and 21 days, respectively. The mRNA relative expression of MnSOD was analyzed using Real Time RT-PCR. MnSOD specific activity was determined using xanthine oxidase inhibition assay. Results: The MnSOD mRNA relative expression in rat blood and heart was decreased during early induced systemic hypoxia (day 1) and increased as hypoxia continued, whereas the mRNA expression in brain was increased since day 1 and reached its maximum level at day 7. The result of MnSOD specific activity during early systemic hypoxia was similar to the mRNA expression. Under very late hypoxic condition (day 21), MnSOD specific activity in blood, heart and brain was significantly decreased. We demonstrate a positive correlation between MnSOD mRNA expression and specific activity in these 3 tissues during day 0-14 of induced systemic hypoxia. Furthermore, mRNA expression and specific activity levels in heart strongly correlate with those in blood. Conclusion: The MnSOD expression at early and late phases of induced systemic hypoxia is distinctly regulated. The MnSOD expression in brain differs from that in blood and heart revealing that brain tissue can possibly survive better from induced systemic hypoxia than heart and blood. The determination of MnSOD expression in blood can be used to describe its expression in heart under systemic hypoxic condition. (Med J Indones 2011; 20:27-33) Keywords: MnSOD, mRNA expression, ROS, specific activity, systemic hypoxia
Genetic polymorphism of merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1) block 2 allelic types in Plasmodium falciparum fi eld isolates from mountain and coastal area in West Sumatera, Indonesia
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 20 No. 1 (2011): February
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v20i1.422

Abstract

Background: The fi eld isolates of P. falciparum may display variant forms and different frequencies. This study was designed to know the diversity of allelic type of MSP-1 block 2 among P. falciparum isolates collected in a mountain and a coastal area in West Sumatera, Indonesia, and compare mountain and coastal area. Methods: A total of 56 P. falciparum infected blood samples, collected from 27 patients attending local health facilities in South Solok district in a mountain region and 29 patients attending a local health facilities in South Coastal district region, West Sumatera, Indonesia were used in this study. The regions flanking the highly polymorphic characters, block 2 for MSP-1, were genotyped by allele-specific nested-PCR to analyse the population diversity of parasite. Sequence analysis of the polymorphic regions of MSP-1 was also conducted to identify allelic diversity in the parasite population. Results: Diverse allelic polymorphism of MSP-1 was identified in P. falciparum isolates from a mountain area and a coastal area in West Sumatera, Indonesia, and most of the infections were determined to be mixed infections. Sequence analysis of MSP-1 block 2 revelaled that 16 different alleles for MSP-1 (3 for K1 type, 2 for MAD20 type and 2 for RO33 type) were identified. Conclusion: Extensive genetic polymorphism with diverse allele type was identified in MSP-1 in P. falciparum field isolates from a mountain and a coastal area. A high level of mixed infections was also obcserved, as was a high degree of multiplicity of infection. (Med J Indones 2011; 20:11-4) Keywords: allelic types, coastal area, mountain area, MSP-1 block 2, Plasmodium falciparum
Polyclonal VDAC3 antibody decreases human sperm motility: a novel approach to male contraception
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 20 No. 1 (2011): February
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.v20i1.423

Abstract

Background: Voltage dependent anion channels (VDAC) mediate transport of anions, cations and ATP which play an important role in sperm motility. This study was aimed to examine the effect of polyclonal VDAC3 antiserum to human sperm motility. Methods: Polyclonal VDAC3 antiserum used in this study was produced in rabbits by immunization of VDAC3-specific synthetic peptides. Preimmunserum was collected before immunization and used for control experiment. Recognition of VDAC3 antiserum to antigen in human sperm was performed by western blot. Thirty sperm samples obtained from fertile men which had high quality of sperm motility were washed and collected by Percoll gradient. Sperm motility was assessed by means of evaluation of sperm velocity (seconds per 0.1 mm distance) and the number of unmoved sperm (million per ml) which were observed 0 minute, 30 minutes and 60 minutes after addition of VDAC3 antiserum and preimmunserum as a control. Both data were analyzed by SPSS 13.0 software. Results: VDAC3 antiserum recognized VDAC3 protein in human sperm. Statistical analysis demonstrated that there were increasing numbers of unmoved spermatozoa after addition of anti-VDAC3 antiserum in vitro for 60 minutes observation compared with preimmunserum (control). We found also that sperm velocity decreased signifi cantly after giving anti-VDAC3 antiserum in vitro for 0 minute, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes compared with pre-immunee serum (control). Conclusion: VDAC3 antiserum can decrease motility of human sperm. and may provide a novel principle of male contraception in the future. (Med J Indones 2011; 20:5-10) Keywords: VDAC3 antiserum, sperm, motility, contraception

Page 53 of 165 | Total Record : 1648

 51   52   53   54   55 

Filter by Year

1992 2026


Reset
Filter By Issues
All Issue Online First Vol. 34 No. 4 (2025): December Vol. 34 No. 3 (2025): September Vol. 34 No. 2 (2025): June Vol. 34 No. 1 (2025): March Vol. 33 No. 4 (2024): December Vol. 33 No. 3 (2024): September Vol. 33 No. 2 (2024): June Vol. 33 No. 1 (2024): March Vol. 32 No. 4 (2023): December Vol. 32 No. 3 (2023): September Vol. 32 No. 2 (2023): June Vol. 32 No. 1 (2023): March Vol. 31 No. 4 (2022): December Vol. 31 No. 3 (2022): September Vol. 31 No. 2 (2022): June Vol. 31 No. 1 (2022): March Vol. 30 No. 4 (2021): December Vol. 30 No. 3 (2021): September Vol. 30 No. 2 (2021): June Vol. 30 No. 1 (2021): March Vol. 29 No. 4 (2020): December Vol. 29 No. 3 (2020): September Vol. 29 No. 2 (2020): June Vol. 29 No. 1 (2020): March Vol. 28 No. 4 (2019): December Vol. 28 No. 3 (2019): September Vol. 28 No. 2 (2019): June Vol. 28 No. 1 (2019): March Vol. 27 No. 4 (2018): December Vol. 27 No. 3 (2018): September Vol. 27 No. 2 (2018): June Vol. 27 No. 1 (2018): March Vol. 26 No. 4 (2017): December Vol. 26 No. 3 (2017): September Vol. 26 No. 2 (2017): June Vol. 26 No. 1 (2017): March Vol. 25 No. 4 (2016): December Vol. 25 No. 3 (2016): September Vol. 25 No. 2 (2016): June Vol. 25 No. 1 (2016): March Vol. 24 No. 4 (2015): December Vol. 24 No. 3 (2015): September Vol. 24 No. 2 (2015): June Vol. 24 No. 1 (2015): March Vol. 23 No. 4 (2014): November Vol. 23 No. 3 (2014): August Vol. 23 No. 2 (2014): May Vol. 23 No. 1 (2014): February Vol. 22 No. 4 (2013): November Vol. 22 No. 3 (2013): August Vol. 22 No. 2 (2013): May Vol. 22 No. 1 (2013): February Vol. 21 No. 4 (2012): November Vol. 21 No. 3 (2012): August Vol. 21 No. 2 (2012): May Vol. 21 No. 1 (2012): February Vol. 20 No. 4 (2011): November Vol. 20 No. 3 (2011): August Vol. 20 No. 2 (2011): May Vol. 20 No. 1 (2011): February Vol. 19 No. 4 (2010): November Vol. 19 No. 3 (2010): August Vol. 19 No. 2 (2010): May Vol. 19 No. 1 (2010): February Vol. 18 No. 4 (2009): October-December Vol. 18 No. 3 (2009): July-September Vol. 18 No. 2 (2009): April-June Vol. 18 No. 1 (2009): January-March Vol. 17 No. 4 (2008): October-December Vol. 17 No. 3 (2008): July-September Vol. 17 No. 2 (2008): April-June Vol. 17 No. 1 (2008): January-March Vol. 16 No. 4 (2007): October-December Vol. 16 No. 3 (2007): July-September Vol. 16 No. 2 (2007): April-June Vol. 16 No. 1 (2007): January-March Vol. 15 No. 4 (2006): October-December Vol. 15 No. 3 (2006): July-September Vol. 15 No. 2 (2006): April-June Vol. 15 No. 1 (2006): January-March Vol. 14 No. 4 (2005): October-December Vol. 14 No. 3 (2005): July-September Vol. 14 No. 2 (2005): April-June Vol. 14 No. 1 (2005): January-March Vol. 13 No. 4 (2004): October-December Vol. 13 No. 3 (2004): July-September Vol. 13 No. 2 (2004): April-June Vol. 13 No. 1 (2004): January-March Vol. 12 No. 4 (2003): October-December Vol. 12 No. 3 (2003): July-September Vol. 12 No. 2 (2003): April-June Vol. 12 No. 1 (2003): January-March Vol. 11 No. 4 (2002): October-December Vol. 11 No. 3 (2002): July-September Vol. 11 No. 2 (2002): April-June Vol. 11 No. 1 (2002): January-March Vol. 10 No. 4 (2001): October-December Vol. 10 No. 3 (2001): July-September Vol. 10 No. 2 (2001): April-June Vol. 10 No. 1 (2001): January-March Vol. 9 No. 4 (2000): October-December Vol. 9 No. 3 (2000): July-September Vol. 9 No. 2 (2000): April-June (Special Issue: Skin Cancer) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2000): January-March Vol. 8 No. 4 (1999): October-December Vol. 8 No. 3 (1999): July-September Vol. 8 No. 2 (1999): April-June (Special Issue: Breast Cancer) Vol. 8 No. 1 (1999): January-March (Special Issue: Implant Contraceptive) Vol. 7 No. 4 (1998): October-December Vol. 7 No. 3 (1998): July-September Vol. 7 No. 2 (1998): April-June Vol. 7 (1998): Supplement 1 Vol. 7 No. 1 (1998): January-March Vol. 6 No. 4 (1997): October-December Vol. 6 No. 3 (1997): July-September Vol. 6 No. 2 (1997): April-June Vol. 6 No. 1 (1997): January-March Vol. 5 No. 4 (1996): October-December Vol. 5 No. 3 (1996): July-September Vol. 5 No. 2 (1996): April-June Vol. 5 No. 1 (1996): January-March Vol. 4 No. 4 (1995): October-December Vol. 4 No. 3 (1995): July-September Vol. 4 No. 2 (1995): April-June Vol. 4 No. 1 (1995): January-March Vol. 3 No. 4 (1994): October-December Vol. 3 No. 3 (1994): July-September Vol. 3 No. 2 (1994): April-June Vol. 3 No. 1 (1994): January-March Vol. 2 No. 1 (1993): January-March Vol. 1 No. 3/4 (1992): July-December Vol. 1 No. 2 (1992): April-June Vol. 1 No. 1 (1992): January-March More Issue