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Global Medical and Health Communication
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ISSN : 23019123     EISSN : 24605441     DOI : https://doi.org/10.29313/gmhc
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Global Medical and Health Communication is a journal that publishes research articles on medical and health published every 4 (four) months (April, August, and December). Articles are original research that needs to be disseminated and written in English. Subjects suitable for publication include but are not limited to the following fields of anesthesiology and intensive care, biochemistry, biomolecular, cardiovascular, child health, dentistry, dermatology and venerology, endocrinology, environmental health, epidemiology, geriatric, hematology, histology, histopathology, immunology, internal medicine, nursing sciences, midwifery, nutrition, nutrition and metabolism, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational health, oncology, ophthalmology, oral biology, orthopedics and traumatology, otorhinolaryngology, pharmacology, pharmacy, preventive medicine, public health, pulmonology, radiology, and reproductive health.
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Exploring the Association between Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Recurrent Stroke Events: a Cross-sectional Study Marlina, Marlina; Sari, Maulida; Amni, Rahmalia
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i2.13555

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Stroke is the most significant cause of death and cause of disability in the world because it causes neurological deficits in sufferers, such as muscle paralysis, swallowing weakness, communication damage, and vision disorders to cause death. Stroke can be recurrent and have a severe impact compared to the initial attack. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between diabetes mellitus, obesity, and the incidence of recurrent strokes in post-stroke patients at a regional general hospital in Aceh province. It is a cross-sectional study carried out from 3–12 August 2022. The sampling technique used in this study was a purposive sampling of 154 patients. The instruments used were questionnaires of patient demographic characteristics, data analysis using chi-square assays, and logistic regression. The results showed that there was no association between diabetes mellitus (p>0.05) and obesity (p>0.05) with the incidence of recurrent strokes. One of the preventive measures for the occurrence of recurrent strokes is to provide education about the prevention of recurrent strokes related to diabetes mellitus and obesity, one of which is a healthy lifestyle. In conclusion, there is no relationship between diabetes mellitus, obesity, and the incidence of recurrent strokes in post-stroke patients at a regional general hospital in Aceh province.
Evaluating Risk Factors for Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis Iskandar, Wedi; Juniartho, Rizky Dwi; Triyani, Yani; Permatagalih, Vidi
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i2.13940

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Neonatal sepsis is a systemic infection that occurs in infants at 28 days of life and is a significant cause of morbidity and death in newborns. Early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) occurs within 72 hours after birth and is often associated with infections contracted before or during childbirth. The study aims to evaluate the risk factors of EONS. The study design was a case-control retrospective observational study that evaluated the medical records of neonates who were admitted to the neonatal care unit of Al Islam Hospital Bandung from January 2020 to December 2022. This study assessed the impact of independent variables such as gestational age, birth weight, premature rupture of membrane (PROM), miconeal amniotic fluid, APGAR score of 5 minutes, and the mother's white blood cell count elevation (>15,000/µl). The logistic regression analyses were employed to analyze the data. The logistic regression analyses were employed to analyze the data. The study included 3,103 neonates, of whom 124 met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-nine patients (31.35%) were diagnosed with sepsis, while 85 patients (68.55%) did not have sepsis. Based on bivariate analysis, EONS was significantly linked to low birth weight (p=0.027, 95% CI=0.184 to 0.902, OR=2.455), PROM (p=0.000, 95% CI=4.359 to 26.582, OR=10.764), and the mother's white blood cell count elevation (p=0.002, 95% CI=1.560 to 7.622, OR=3.448). On multivariate analysis, the risk factors were significantly associated (p<0.05), which had an influence of 38.4% on EONS (Nagelkerke R square=0.384). In conclusion, the risk factors for EONS were low birth weight, PROM, and elevation of white blood cell count in the mother, which increased by 38.4% with EONS.
Ethnomedicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Infectious Diseases by Dayak Ethnic in Borneo, Indonesia Nawan, Nawan; Handayani, Septi; Toemon, Agnes Immanuela
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i1.12495

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The Dayak tribe, residing on the island of Borneo in Indonesia, continues to uphold their ancestral cultural customs involving using medicinal plants for disease treatment. To assess the efficacy of chosen Dayak traditional medicinal plants, commonly utilized for treating diverse infectious ailments, against bacteria responsible for infections. Samples of medicinal plants (Garptophyllum pictum, Eleutherine bulbosa, Oscimum sanctum, Cassia alata, Callicarpa longifolia Lam., Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Dracaena cantleyi, Uncaria gambir Roxb., Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, Gomphrena globose) were extracted using absolute methanol and water and tested for their antimicrobial activities against stock isolates and standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter aerogenes using agar well diffusion and micro titer plate methods. Crude extracts of Eleutherine bulbosa, Dracaena cantleyi, Oscimum sanctum, and Uncaria gambir Roxb. inhibited bacterial growth by 100%, 100%, 40%, and 25% against the test organisms, respectively. These plants inhibited the growth of bacteria from 7 mm to 16 mm in diameter. Most of the plant extracts had antibacterial activities, among which Eleutherine bulbosa and Dracaena cantleyi inhibited the growth of 100% of the test organisms, respectively. The activities of methanolic extracts were greater than those of their corresponding water extracts. Streptococcus pyogens was the organism most susceptible to the extract, while Enterobacter aerogenes demonstrated the highest resistance.
Correlation of Subject Characteristics, Work Stress Levels, and Smoking Patterns among Educational Personnel at X University, Indonesia Makaginsar, Caecielia; Yuniarti, Yuniarti
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i2.13842

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Human resources are among the crucial aspects of an organization, including in higher-education organizations. Educational personnel, a key component of the education system, are prone to work stress, which may trigger smoking behavior. Personal characteristics may also influence smoking behavior. This cross-sectional observational analytic study aimed to analyze the relationship between characteristics, work stress level, and smoking behavior of educational personnel of X University, Indonesia. On 30 April–Mei 2021, subjects were recruited through total sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria (n=100, all males). A questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability was used to collect data on subject characteristics and behaviors, while DASS-42 was used to measure work stress. Age, education level, length of work, and work stress were the independent variables, while smoking was the dependent variable. Data collected were analyzed univariately and bivariately using the chi-square test, with p<0.05 considered significant. Age, education, and length of work were found to be significantly correlated with smoking (p=0.007, 0.016, and 0.009, respectively). However, stress levels did not correlate with smoking (p=0.786). This suggests that age, education, and length of work significantly influence smoking behavior. It's crucial to interpret these findings with caution, especially considering that all subjects are males, who have been proven less prone to stress than females. This caution is necessary to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing smoking behavior among educational personnel.
Clinicopathological Characteristics of Breast Cancer at Cibabat Regional General Hospital in 2022–2023 Rachmawati, Meike; Acang, Nuzirwan; Purbaningsih, Wida; Robian, Rian; Nugraha, Adhi; Melati, Rina; Aryanti, Aryanti; Anugrah, Aninditya Putri; Laila, Nazmy Noor
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i1.13462

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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy found in women throughout the world and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the world. Cibabat Regional General Hospital is one of the places for breast cancer examination and treatment in West Java. This study aims to determine the clinical and histopathological features at Cibabat Regional General Hospital. The method used in this research is descriptive-analytic with a total sampling technique using secondary data obtained from the medical records of Cibabat Regional General Hospital patients from 2022 to June 2023. The results show that most cases of breast cancer at Cibabat Regional General Hospital occur in those aged 45–54 (32.3%), left breast (52.1%), grade 3 (44.8%), histopathological type invasive carcinoma of no special type (75%), lymph node status unknown (88.5%), negative lymphovascular invasion (43.7%), and fat invasion status unknown (68.7%). The conclusion is that breast cancer cases at Cibabat Regional General Hospital mainly occur in patients of productive age with a high grade and predominantly in the left breast, with the most common type being invasive carcinoma of no particular type.
The Relationship Level of Self-Medication Knowledge with Rationality of Drug Use in Adolescents Kusuma, Muhammad Cariefzi Zahdffa; Meiyanti, Meiyanti
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i1.11789

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Currently, self-medication in Indonesian adolescents has a high prevalence. The problem with self-medication is the accuracy of drug use in adolescents, resulting in irrational treatment. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge of self-medication and the rational use of gastritis drugs in adolescents. This observational study has a cross-sectional design and a sample size of 91 students. The research was conducted from April to June 2021 in Jakarta. The nonrandom sampling method was used for the selection of research samples. Research data were obtained through interviews and questionnaires. Calculate the sample size using the infinite and finite population formula with a prevalence of 23.8. Inclusion criteria subjects aged 15–19 years who had complaints in the upper gastrointestinal tract and signed informed consent. Exclusion criteria are students taking gastritis treatment based on prescriptions from doctors or according to doctor's recommendations. Data analysis using SPSS 23.0 and correlation test using the chi-square test with a significance value of p<0.05. The results showed that 33% of respondents had good self-medication knowledge, and as many as 60% had irrational gastritis treatment behavior. The results of bivariate analysis obtained there is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge of self-medication and the rational treatment of gastritis with a value of p=0.000 (p<0.05). This study concludes that there is a relationship between knowledge of self-medication and the rational use of drugs.
Self-medication for Cough: a Study of Smokers and Non-smokers in Surabaya Colleges Lorensia, Amelia; Suryadinata, Rivan Virlando; Hayati, Siti Nur; Suud, Suud
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i2.12367

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The number of smokers among students is increasing. Smoking can cause coughing, the body's defense mechanism for clearing the airways. Cough can be treated with self-medication, which can cause drug-related problems. The level of knowledge and perception can influence the choice of cough medicine used. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of cough medicine self-medication in smokers and non-smokers. This research method was a case-control study using a questionnaire of knowledge (definition, method of use, and indications) and perceptions (definition, side effects, and experience) regarding using self-medicated cough medicine. The research sample was adult students at a private university in Surabaya from January 2023 to April 2023, and it was collected using a purposive sampling method. The sample size was 124 respondents, 62 smoking and 62 non-smoking students. The level of knowledge in both groups was high, namely 51.62% in the smoker group and 58.84% in the non-smoker group. Meanwhile, the perception level in the smokers group was mostly bad (56.45%), in contrast to the non-smokers who had a good level of perception (64.52%). There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge (0.00) and perception (0.00) between smokers and non-smokers regarding cough medicine self-medication. Therefore, smokers have the same high level of expertise but lower levels of perception than non-smokers. Health promotion programs to increase knowledge are essential considerations in optimizing self-medication.
Blood Pressure, Total Cholesterol, and Triglycerides Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Score in Low 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Level among Online Motorcycle Drivers, Jakarta, Indonesia Kalumpiu, Joice Viladelvia; Herwana, Elly; Yenny, Yenny; Kurniasari, Kurniasari
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i1.12363

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Low 25-hydroxy vitamin D is associated with many chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease. Online motorcycle drivers spend prolonged hours on the road and may face many stressors and occupational hazards that can create the development of cardiovascular disease. This study aims to determine factors contributing to cardiovascular risk among online motorcycle drivers. This study was an observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected in September 2022  with consecutive random sampling methods for 114 subjects at Universitas Trisakti Jakarta. The ages of the subjects ranged from 25 to 62 years. Cardiovascular risk was assessed based on the Jakarta Cardiovascular Risk Score (JAKVAS). The data collection included physical examination and blood biochemistry (lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, and 25(OH)D). The data were analyzed using a chi-square test with p<0.05. The majority of subjects were male 83 (72.8%). On blood pressure examination, mean systolic blood pressure was 128.9±16.7 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure was 86.7±11.9 mmHg. The mean cardiovascular risk was 4.4±2.8, and 52.6% had a high-risk score. All subjects had low 25(OH)D serum levels, with mean 25(OH)D serum levels of 18±5.7 ranging between 6.9 and 29.8. Among online motorcycle drivers, there was a significant association between blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglyceride with cardiovascular risk scores in low 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels. Blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglyceride could affect cardiovascular health in low 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels among online motorcycle drivers.
Effectiveness of Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) Foot Hydrotherapy in Lowering Blood Pressure among Pregnant Women with Hypertension Soviyati, Evi; Utari, Toto Sutarto Gani; Fazrin, Risa Mustika
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i2.13993

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Pregnancy hypertension is one of the complications of pregnancy. One nonpharmacological treatment to reduce hypertension is the foot hydrotherapy method with red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum). The essential oil content of red ginger provides a warm effect and spicy aroma so that blood vessels widen and blood flow becomes smooth. The research aims to determine the effectiveness of red ginger foot hydrotherapy in lowering blood pressure among pregnant women with hypertension. This one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental study design was conducted at the Talaga Community Health Centre, West Java, from May 2023 to July 2023. The sample was 32 pregnant women with hypertension. Bivariate analysis test using paired t-test. The average systolic blood pressure measurement results for pregnant women before the intervention were 154.09 mmHg, and after the intervention was given 140.22 mmHg, there was a decrease of 13.87 mmHg. The average diastole for pregnant women before the intervention was 100.22; after the intervention, it was 91.62, resulting in a reduction of around 8.6 mmHg. The paired t-test with a p-value <0.001 shows the effectiveness of foot hydrotherapy with red ginger in reducing blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension. Red ginger using the foot hydrotherapy method has been proven effective in lowering blood pressure in pregnant women. To reduce the risk factors for pregnancy with hypertension, pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapy is a solution that needs to be considered. This research can become a reference for evidence-based midwifery practice in providing midwifery care.
Tuberculosis Treatment Using a Religious Approach Solihin, Olih; Lubis, Djuara P; Muljono, Pudji Hasta; Amanah, Siti
Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/gmhc.v12i1.11203

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In 2020, Bandung city ranked second in West Java for tuberculosis (TB) cases. The city government and stakeholders have taken health education, early detection, free treatment, and surveillance measures to address TB. Yet, a comprehensive approach is still needed. Despite previous studies exploring TB management, the role of religious approaches still needs to be explored. Employing a qualitative approach through a case study method, this research involves data collection through observation, in-depth interviews, and literature reviews. Participants are TB healthcare workers and religious speakers in Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Bandung city. In 2020, Bandung reported 8,504 TB cases with increased detection success. ‘Aisyiyah TB Care uses a religious approach to offer emotional and spiritual support to patients facing physical challenges, emotional burdens, and stigma. Religious perspectives introduce spiritual support via Islamic teachings emphasizing hygiene and self-care. Interviews reveal changed patient perceptions due to the religious approach. ‘Aisyiyah addresses TB complexity and stigma, conducting educational efforts to reshape perceptions. The religious approach assists TB sufferers, aiming for positive influence, improved relationships, and fostering hope, gratitude, and trust in God. Collaborative efforts among health, religious, and government organizations are essential for effective TB management. The research highlights the positive impact of ‘Aisyiyah TB Care's religious approach on management, addressing stigma, and enhancing well-being. Improved information dissemination and support are vital, particularly in areas with high TB burdens.

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