Identifikasi Protozoa Usus Oportunistik dan Faktor Risikonya Pada Anak Panti Asuhan Kota Pekanbaru

Opportunistic intestinal protozoa are protozoa that can infect humans at a time when the body’s defense system isdeclining (immunocompromising). Opportunistic protozoan infections are infections by intestinal protozoa that werenot previously considered important, but now can cause disease in humans. Opportunistic intestinal protozoan infectionsbesides being found in immunocompromised patients are also reported to infect children. Some of the intestinalprotozoan species that have been identified to cause infection are Cryptosporidium sp, Isospora belii, Cyclospora sp,and Blastocystis hominis. This study was an analytical study with a cross sectional design conducted in June 2018until January 2019. In this study, modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining was used and the results were 25.6% of orphanagesinfected with opportunistic intestinal protozoa, which consisted of Cryptosporidium sp. as much as 14.1%, Blastocystishominis as much as 4.6%, infection with a mixture of Cryptosporidium sp and Blastocystis hominis as much as 4.6%,Isospora belii as much as 2.3%, and no infection by Cyclospora cayetanensis. There was no association betweenopportunistic intestinal protozoan infections with poor handwashing habits, bowel habits, food hygiene, drinkingwater treatment, and bad animal raising habits.

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Coinfection of Toxoplasma Gondii and Intestinal Parasites among Elderly Immunocompromised Patients

Elderly Health Journal ◽

10.18502/ehj.v6i1.3413 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Reza Mahmoudi ◽

Behnaz Rahmati

Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Opportunistic Infections ◽

Intestinal Parasite ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Immunocompromised Patients ◽

Blastocystis Hominis ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Early Therapy

Introduction: Patients with cancer and hemodialysis are prone to opportunistic infections. The present research aims to examine the frequency of Toxoplasmosis and intestinal parasites in these patients. Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, seventy stool and blood samples from immunocompromised patients (46 hemodialysis and 24 cancer patients) from Guilan Province were collected in 2017-2018. Different tests including direct smear examination and formalin-ether was conducted for the intestinal protozoan parasites. To detect coccidian parasites (e.g. Cryptosporidium spp.) Ziehl Neelsen staining was applied. The anti T.gondii antibodies were detected via ELISA method. Results: Totally 6.52% and 4.16% cases of hemodialysis and cancer patients were positive for intestinal parasite infection respectively. Blastocystis hominis was only intestinal parasite that were detected in these patients. IgG anti-Toxoplasma antibody detected in 35 (76.8%) hemodialysis and 15 (62.5%) cancer patients. IgM antibody were found in 1 elderly hemodialysis patient. Mix infection (Toxoplasmosis and Blastocystis) was observed in 6.52% and 4.16% in hemodialysis and cancer patients respectively. Conclusion: It is recommended to evaluate these patients for intestinal parasitic infections during hemodialysis or chemotherapy sessions. Data showed the high percentage of elderly patients were susceptible to reactivation of chronic Toxoplasmosis. Therefore, in order to refer them for early therapy or other interventions, it is important that elderly hemodialysis and cancer patients with toxoplasma infection be diagnosed and identified.

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Effects of Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Intestinal Protozoan Infections on Haemoglobin Levels among School-Aged Children in Belo and Bui, North West Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Parasitology Research ◽

10.1155/2021/8873555 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Frederick Nchang Cho ◽

Humphrey Ngala Ngala ◽

Ranibell Tung Bongazi ◽

Rogers Sanga Kinsam ◽

Beltha Tahnteng Tata ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Schools ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North West ◽

Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Protozoan Infections

Introduction. Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remain a public health problem worldwide especially in low-income countries. Soil-transmitted helminths are known to affect both growth and haemoglobin levels. In this study, we determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and explored its association with anaemia in school-aged children (SAC). Methodology. A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst pupils selected from 18 primary schools in four communities of the North West Region. Stool samples were examined using direct wet mount and formol-ether concentration techniques, while finger prick was performed for the measurement of haemoglobin with a haemoglobinometer. Results. The results showed significant variation of STHs, intestinal protozoan prevalence, and anaemia between age, sex, and communities. The prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms was 15.1%, 0.8%, and 2%, respectively, with an overall STH prevalence of 18.3% across the four communities. Soil-transmitted helminths were more prevalent in Mbessa (30.2%) in comparison to Nkor (26.7%), Djottin (17.5%), and Kumbo (9.6%) communities. The prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was 25.4% and Giardia duodenalis (6.9%), with an overall intestinal protozoa prevalence of 31% across the four communities. The prevalence of anaemia in the study population was 23.1%. Conclusion. Soil-transmitted helminths, intestinal protozoan infections, and anaemia are prevalent in the study area. Anaemia was observed to be associated with STH, intestinal protozoa, and the communities under study. This study recommends continuous deworming and health education on personal sanitation and environmental sanitation.

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Protozoan Infections among the Tea Estates Workers of Ilam District, Nepal

Journal of Health Science Research ◽

10.18311/jhsr/2016/v1/i1/4492 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

R. B. Sah ◽

U Shah ◽

N Jha

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Intestinal Protozoa ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nail Biting ◽

Protozoan Infection ◽

Protozoan Infections ◽

Tea Garden

Introduction: Intestinal protozoan infections continue to remain a global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries. Since diagnosis of these parasites is difficult, prevalence data on intestinal protozoa is scarce. Objectives: To measure the prevalence of intestinal Protozoan Infections and to identify risk factors associated with Protozoan Infections among the tea garden workers in Ilam district of Nepal. Materials and Methods: A Community based cross-sectional study was conducted among tea garden workers in Ilam district of Nepal. Out of 4 tea estates in Ilam District, 2 tea estates (Ilam Municipality and Kanyam) were selected randomly. Out of total 150 tea workers (30 in Ilam Municipality and 120 in Kanyam), 98 workers participated in the study. Semi-structured questionnaire was used and routine examination of stool was done. Collected data was entered in Microsoft excel and analysed. Results: Prevalence of protozoan infections among the Tea Estates workers of Ilam District was 22.4%. Giardia lamblia was seen higher (12.2%) than Entamoeba histolytica (10.2%). Regarding ethnicity, the protozoan infection was seen higher among Dalit (40%) than Janajati (18.8%) and Brahmin/Chhetri (11.1%) (P<0.05). The protozoan infections was seen lower who use of soap and water after defecation (6.2%) than those using only water (60%) (P<0.001). The protozoan infections was also seen lower who wear sandals or shoes (17.3%) than those did not wear (47.1%) (P<0.05). The protozoan infection was seen higher among those having the habit of nail biting and thumbs sucking. Conclusions: There is relatively high prevalence of intestinal protozoan infection among the Tea garden workers in Ilam District of Nepal. This obviously suggests that there is possible poor personal hygiene, sanitation, and behavior oriented risk factors which predispose the workers to these parasites.

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Perbedaan kadar hemoglobin pada remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan dengan yang tinggal di tepi pantai

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.4.1.2016.11696 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Marianne C. Jacobus ◽

Max F.J Mantik ◽

Adrian . Umboh

Keyword(s):

Analytical Study ◽

Nutrition Status ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Good Nutrition ◽

The Difference ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

And Gender ◽

Main Component

Abstract: Haemoglobin is the main component of red blood cells that serves as a transporter of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. The normal range of haemoglobin values can be used to determine the degree of anemia according to age and gender. Geographical condition such as altitude influences the haemoglobin value. This study aimed to obtain the difference of haemoglobin levels between teenagers with good nutrition status who live at the highland and those at the seaside. This was an observational analytical study with a cross sectional design. Samples were students with good nutrition status of SMPN 3 Tomohon (living at the highland) and those of SMP Kristen Nazaret Tuminting (living at the seaside). There were 60 students who met the inclusion criteria as follows: adolescent, good nutrition status, healthy, aged 13-15 years, lived at the highland or at the seaside ≥ 6 month, and willing to be performed blood examinations, and had been approved by their parents. The Mann-Whitney test for the difference between haemoglobin levels of the two groups showed a p value < 0,001. Conclusion: There was a very significant difference between haemoglobin levels of good nutrition teenagers who lived at the highland and at the seaside. Keywords: haemoglobin levels, good nutrition, teenagers, highland, seaside Abstrak: Hemoglobin merupakan komponen utama sel darah merah dan berfungsi sebagai transporter oksigen dan karbon dioksida dalam darah. Batas normal nilai hemoglobin dapat digunakan untuk menetapkan derajat anemia, dengan distribusi usia dan jenis kelamin spesifik didasarkan pada sampel referensi sehat. Kondisi geografis, seperti ketinggian tempat dari permukaan laut menjadi faktor pertimbangan dalam distribusi nilai normal hemoglobin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan perbedaan kadar hemoglobin antara remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan dengan yang tinggal di tepi pantai. Jenis penelitian ini analitik-observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian yaitu remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan yaitu siswa SMPN 3 Tomohon dan yang di tepi pantai yaitu siswa SMP Kristen Nazaret Tuminting. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 60 remaja yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi yaitu gizi baik, sehat, berumur 13-15 tahun, berdomisili di pegunungan atau tepi pantai ≥6 bulan, bersedia dilakukan pemeriksaan darah, dan telah disetujui oleh orang tua. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney dengan bantuan program SPSS. Hasil uji Mann-Whitney mengenai perbedaan kadar hemoglobin antara kedua kelompok menunjukkan nila p <0,001. Simpulan: Terdapat perbedaan yang sangat bermakna kadar hemoglobin remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan dengan di tepi pantai.Kata kunci: kadar hemoglobin, remaja gizi baik, pegunungan, tepi pantai

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Pengaruh Trait Kepribadian terhadap Aktivitas Fisik

Jurnal Psikologi Malahayati ◽

10.33024/jpm.v2i1.2424 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Welan Mauli Angguna

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adults ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Degenerative Disease ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Exercise Routine ◽

Cross Sectional Design

ABSTRACT: THE EFFECTS OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Indonesia was considered as a country who has low physical activity. Hence, it was necessary to promote physical activity in order preventing degenerative disease and death in young adults. Personality traits were good predictors of physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of personality traits on physical activity. This is a survey analytical study cross-sectional design on 33 samples aged 18-26 years old. The study found that personalities traits influenced physical activity with contribution 32% (p≤0,05), especially of extraversion, agreeableness, and openness. There was significant difference of physical activity based on gender and exercise routine, this should be a consideration for further research. Keywords: Personality Traits, Physical Activity, Gender. Indonesia dianggap sebagai negara dengan aktivitas fisik yang cukup rendah, sehingga diperlukan promosi aktivitas fisik untuk pencegahan terhadap penyakit degeneratif dan kematian di usia muda. Trait kepribadian dianggap sebagai faktor psikologis kuat dalam identifikasi aktivitas fisik. Penelitian ini adalah survei analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional pada 33 sampel usia 18-26 tahun yang rutin dan tidak rutin berolahraga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa trait kepribadian berkontribusi sebesar 32% (p≤0,05) terhadap aktivitas fisik, khususnya trait ekstraversi, agreeableness, dan openness. Adanya perbedaan signifikan aktivitas fisik dan trait kepribadian antar gender dan rutinitas berolahraga, hal ini disarankan menjadi pertimbangan untuk penelitian lanjutan. Kata Kunci: Trait Kepribadian, Aktivitas Fisik, Gender.

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Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Generation Z: A cross-sectional study in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Public Health of Indonesia ◽

10.36685/phi.v7i4.460 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 139-144

Author(s):

Chevin Ramadhan Hadiwijaya ◽

Muhammad Imam Zan Zabiyla Analuddin ◽

Ayikacantya Sudayasa ◽

Muhammad Hoki Akbar ◽

Lilyana Aritonia Ahmad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Analytical Study ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Effective Strategies ◽

Generation Z ◽

The Media ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Almost All ◽

The City

Background: Adequate health systems and effective strategies are needed to increase trust and acceptance in vaccines. Generation Z is more concerned with environmental issues related to the pandemic situation.Objective: This study aimed to assess the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Generation Z.Methods: This was an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design on generation Z in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, from May to July 2021. The samples were taken by cluster sampling using faculty classification. Data was collected using a questionnaire with a google form, included the characteristics, knowledge regarding COVID-19 and vaccine, and the media information.Results: There were 396 participants. Most of them were 20 years (52.6%), female (74.8%), and Muslim (93.7%). About 61.6% live outside the city and had insurance (77.3%). Half of the participants knew the COVID-19 symptoms (51.26%), some participants were hesitant (11.8%) and did not even know (0.76%). Almost all participants were aware of the COVID-19 vaccination program (99.2%), benefits (95.2%), side effects (84.1%), and knew the contents of the COVID-19 vaccine (62.1%). Most of them were willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine (77.8%). However, 17.93% were hesitant, and 4.29% were unwilling to participate. Most participants were not trusting vaccines (43.9%), did not feel the need (29.3%), and felt access was not easy (26.8%). Most of them used social media to get information about COVID-19 (89.1%).Conclusion: Generation Z has a good acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine, even though there are still doubts and rejects. Accurately and sustainable information is needed.

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Hubungan kadar glukosa darah puasa dengan obesitas pada remaja di Kecamatan Bolangitang Barat Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara

Jurnal e-Biomedik ◽

10.35790/ebm.4.2.2016.14617 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Reiner C. Polii ◽

Billy J. Kepel ◽

Widdhi Bodhi ◽

Aaltje E. Manampiring

Keyword(s):

Blood Sugar ◽

Blood Sugar Level ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Fasting Blood Sugar ◽

Weak Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obese Adolescent ◽

Spearman Correlation Test ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Obesity has become a serious problem world-wide. Obesity occurs due to the imbalance of intake and output energy. Thus, it is related with the incidence of insulin resistance and the disruption of glucose metabolism. This study was aimed to obtain the correlation between fasting blood sugar level and obesity in adolescents. This was an analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The results showed that the major category of subjects was obese I (38.33%). The highest percentage was normal blood sugar which was found in non-obese adolescent (96.8%). The Spearman correlation test showed a sweak correlation between obesity and fasting blood sugar level in adolescent (r=0.386; p=0.004). Conclusion: There was a significant weak correlation between fasting blood sugar level and obesity in adolescents.Keywords: obesity, fasting blood glucose, adolescent. Abstrak: Obesitas menjadi masalah di seluruh dunia baik di negara maju maupun negara berkembang, prevalensinya pun meningkat begitu pesat. Obesitas terjadi karena adanya ketidakseimbangan antara energi yang masuk dengan energi yang keluar. Obesitas berkaitan dengan terjadinya resitensi insulin dan gangguan metabolisme glukosa.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kadar glukosa darah puasa dengan obesitas pada remaja di Kecamatan Bolangitang Barat Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa subjek penelitian terbanyak dalam kategori obes I (25,0-29,9 kg/m2) sebesar 38,33%. Kadar gula darah normal pada remaja non-obes dengan persentasi tertinggi (96,8%). Analisis korelasi Spearman pada kedua variabel memperoleh nilai koefisien korelasi r = 0,368 (p = 0,004). Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan bermakna yang lemah antara kadar gula darah puasa dan obesitas pada remaja. Kata kunci: obesitas, gula darah puasa, remaja

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA MEROKOK DENGAN GAMBARAN FUNGSI GINJAL PADA KARYAWAN PT.X

Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako) ◽

10.22487/htj.v7i3.181 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 147-152

Author(s):

Nur Syamsi ◽

Andi Alfia Muthmainnah Tanra ◽

Mariani Rasjid HS

Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Renal Function ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

Study Results ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Global Health Problem

The chronic kidney disease is a global health problem with increasing prevalence and incidence and a poor prognosis. Therefore, those brought about by risk factors are primarily those which can be modified and controlled for their occurrence. One of the risk factor is smoking habit. The objective of this study was to determine the associations between smoking and renal function profiles in PT.X employees. The study was conducted by using descriptive analytical study with a cross sectional design based on smoking habits and blood test samples of employees. The sample were 40 employees in PT.X which determined by consecutive sampling. The results showed that there were no associations between smoking with age (p = 0.222) and azotemia (p = 1.00) but there were associations between smoking and blood creatinine levels (p = 0.001), urea (p = 0.023), eGFR (p. = 0.001), and the stages of chronic kidney disease (p = 0.047). Based on the study results, in can be concluded that there were associations between smoking and renal function profiles among employees of PT. X

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Hubungan antara Kebiasaan Merokok dengan Angka Kejadian Lesi yang Diduga Stomatitis Nikotina pada Masyarakat Desa Ongkaw Dua

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.7.2.2019.23979 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Miranda A. Tambunan ◽

Pieter L. Suling ◽

Christy N. Mintjelungan

Keyword(s):

Significant Relationship ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Smoking Habits ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

The Relationship ◽

Heavy Smokers

Abstract: Nicotine stomatitis could be found among heavy smokers. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between smoking habits and the incidence of lesions suspected as nicotine stomatitis among villagers of Ongkaw Dua. This was an analytical study with a cross sectional design. Population consisted of 183 smokers aged >15 years at Desa Ongkaw Dua and the subjects were 65 smokers. The chi-square showed a p-value of 0.592 for the relationship between the duration of smoking and the occurence of lesion supspected as nicotine stomatitis. Moreover, the chi-square showed a p-value of 0.005 for the relationship between the number of cigarettes consumed per day and the occurence of lesion suspected as nicotine stomatitis. In conclusion, there was no relationship between the duration of smoking and the occurence of lesion suspected as nicotine stomatitis, but there was a significant relationship between the number of cigarettes consumed per day and the occurence of lesion suspected as nicotine stomatitis.Keywords: smoking habit, nicotine stomatitis Abstrak: Stomatitis nikotina dapat dijumpai pada perokok berat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kebiasaan merokok dengan angka kejadian lesi yang diduga stomatitis nikotina pada masyarakat desa Ongkaw Dua. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Populasi penelitian ini yaitu 183 perokok berusia >15 tahun di Desa Ongkaw Dua dan yang menjadi subyek penelitian berjumlah 65 orang. Hasil uji chi-square terhadap hubungan lama merokok dengan angka kejadian lesi yang diduga stomatitis nikotina mendapatkan p=0,592. Hasil uji chi-square terhadap hubungan antara jumlah rokok yang dihisap setiap hari dengan angka kejadian lesi yang diduga stomatitis nikotina mendapatkan p=0,005. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah tidak terdapat hubungan antara lamanya merokok dengan angka kejadian lesi yang diduga stomatitis nikotina, tetapi terdapat hubungan bermakna antara jumlah rokok yang dihisap setiap hari dengan angka kejadian lesi yang diduga stomatitis nikotina.Kata kunci: kebiasaan merokok, stomatitis nikotina

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