scholarly journals Pola Pengobatan, Pengetahuan, Dan Perilaku Swamedikasi Acne Vulgaris Di Kalangan Remaja Kabupaten Pekalongan Tahun 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 174-181
Author(s):  
Sulistiyani Sulistiyani ◽  
Ainun Muthoharoh ◽  
Wulan Agustin Ningrum ◽  
St. Rahmatullah

AbstractIn general, acne vulgaris begins at the age of 12-15 years with a peak severity at the age of 17-21 years. Acne vulgaris is the most common disease in adolescence. Acne vulgaris is mostly in adolescents aged 13-17 years in Pekalongan Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of treatment, knowledge and behavior of acne vulgaris self-medication carried out by adolescents in Pekalongan Regency in 2021. This study was a cross sectional study with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The sample in this study were teenagers in Pekalongan Regency. The sampling technique was done by quota sampling, this survey was followed by 396 respondents with an age range of 12-19 years. Data analysis in this study using the Chi-square. The results of this study indicate that the pattern of treatment in adolescents in Pekalongan Regency is sufficient, namely 58.78%, the level of knowledge of the respondents is sufficient as much as 64.1% while the results in the behavioral category of respondents are 66.4%. The results of the correlation analysis test showed that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge on the acne vulgaris treatment pattern with a significance value of 0.000, there was a relationship between the treatment pattern on the acne vulgaris self-medication behavior with a significance value of 0.000 and there was a relationship between the level of knowledge on the acne vulgaris self-medication behavior with a significance value of 0.000.Keywords: acne vulgaris, adolescence, knowledge, behavior AbstrakPada umumnya acne vulgaris mulai pada usia 12-15 tahun dengan puncak tingkat keparahan pada umur 17-21 tahun. Acne vulgaris merupakan penyakit terbanyak pada masa remaja. Acne vulgaris terbanyak pada masa remaja berusia 13-17 tahun di Kabupaten Pekalongan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola pengobatan, pengetahuan dan perilaku swamedikasi acne vulgaris yang dilakukan oleh kalangan remaja di Kabupaten Pekalongan tahun 2021. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross sectional dengan instrumen berupa kuesioner. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah kalangan remaja di Kabupaten Pekalongan. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara kuota sampling, survei ini diikuti oleh 396 respoden dengan rentang usia 12-19 tahun. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengujian Chi-square. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan pola pengobatan pada remaja di Kabupaten Pekalongan ialah cukup yaitu sebanyak 58,78%, tingkat pengetahuan responden ialah cukup sebanyak 64,1% sedangkan hasil pada kategori perilaku responden ialah 66,4%. Hasil uji analisis korelasi terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan terhadap pola pengobatan acne vulgaris dengan nilai signifikasi 0,000, terdapat hubungan antara pola pengobatan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi acne vulgaris dengan nilai signifikasi 0,000 dan terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi acne vulgaris dengan nilai signifikasi 0,000. Kata kunci: acne vulgaris, remaja, pengetahuan, perilaku  

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Kopila Shrestha ◽  
Shanti Awale

Background: Adolescent reproductive health is one of the component of the reproductive health. It is most important issue in the world. Reproductive capability is taking place at an earlier age and adolescents are indulging in risk taking behaviors day by day. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu valley to assess the knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Total of 200 respondents were selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Self-administered written questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test. Results: The findings revealed that most of the respondents had knowledge regarding transmission and protection of HIV/AIDS and STIs but still some respondents had misconception regarding it. The statistical analysis revealed that the total mean knowledge score with standard deviation was 45.02±8.674. Nearly half of the respondents (49.5%) had moderate level of knowledge, followed by inadequate level of knowledge 29.5% and adequate level of knowledge 21.0% regarding sexual and reproductive health. There was statistically significant association of level of knowledge with area of residence (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: Nearly half of the respondents possess some knowledge about sexual and reproductive health but still effective educational intervention is required to increase their knowledge.


2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Havilia Ayu Haznany ◽  
Winarko .

PT Arto Metal International is one of the metal components manufacturers, where theproduction processes are using machinaries which its operations may lead to accidents. One ofthe effects that can be caused by the production machines might happen if workers are notcareful, they might got pinched by plong engine, etched plates and exposed debris grams.Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of workplaceaccidents in this company.The methods used in this study were analytical methods, because this researchexamined the relationship between 2 (two) variables. Based on its times, this study wascategorized as cross-sectional study, due to variables such as risk factors and effect factorswere observed at the same time. Sampling technique was done by simple random sampling,and analysis was used to determine the relationship between 2 (two) variables using Chi Square.The results showed that employees injured at workplace as much as 94.3%. Theresults of analysis of Chi - Square showed that there were four variables significantlyassociated with the incidence of workplace accidents, they were the use of PPD to theincidence of occupational injuries (p value = 0.025), the level of knowledge to the incidence ofoccupational injuries (p value = 0.047), the ages to the incidence of occupational injuries (pvalue 0.025) and the length of services to the incidence of occupational injuries (p value0.005).Therefore, it is suggested that the company perform incident controlling actionswhether technically, administratively as well as adding a number of Personal ProtectiveDevices (PPD) for workers so that all workers can use it while working.Keywords: Workplace Accident, Personal Protective Devices


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
HASTUTI MARLINA ◽  
HETTY ISMAINAR

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the follicles pilosebaseous, characterized by comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules.The main causes of acne as yet known with certainty, but there is strong suspicion is a multifactorial disease, including heredity, hormonal balance, diet, skin condition and hygiene. Acne is a skin disease that is often found in adolescents by (85%).. Based on the results of the survey in 5 SMK Pekanbaru on class X , obtained the highest number of cases of acne that is in SMK Taruna Pekanbaru many as 113people. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of acne vulgaris in adolescents in SMK Taruna Pekanbaru 2014. The research is quantitative cross-sectional study research design that was held on 5-9 May 2014, in SMK Taruna Pekanbaru. The population this is the entire student SMK Taruna Pekanbaru class X at 302 people, and obtained a large sample of 117people, with rendom systematic sampling technique using a questionnaire measuring instruments. Data analiysis of univariate and bivariate using chi square test.The results showed that there is a relationship of knowledge obtainable, (p value = 0,006 dan POR = 3,06, 95%CI : 1,43-6,75), foods that can emergence the onset of acne obtainable (p value = 0,009 and POR = 2,88, 95%CI : 1,35-6,14, the frequency of facial wash (cleaning) obtainable (p value = 0,009 and POR = 2,88, 95%CI : 1,35-6,14) and the condition of facial skin obtainable (p value = 0,005, POR = 3,12 , 95%CI : 1,46-6,68) with incidence of acne vulgaris. It is recommended for adolescents to avoid foods that can emergence the onset of acne, skin treatment to reduce excess oil production by applying frequency facial wash (cleaning) on a regular basis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Joice Sonya Panjaitan

Background: Acne vulgaris is the eighth most common disease in the world, with a 9.4% prevalence. Some studies reported that cosmetics’ use could cause and aggravate acne vulgaris. This study was aimed to explore the relation between use of cosmetics on the severity of acne vulgaris.  Methods: This was a cross-sectional study from 94 patients in the Dermato-Venereology Clinic in Royal Prima Hospital and Murni Teguh Memorial Hospital Medan in 2019. Subjects were selected by accidental sampling method. The data evaluated in this study were the severity of acne vulgaris measured by the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) and  the level of cosmetic use indicated by Cumulative Cosmetic Exposure Index (CCEI). The relation between variables were analyzed using chi-square.  Results: There was no difference between the rates of use of cosmetics on the severity of acne vulgaris (p-value = 0.532).  Conclusion: Quantitative use of cosmetics does not affect the severity of acne vulgaris.        


2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-208
Author(s):  
Kalpana Katel ◽  
Sunita Gurung ◽  
Srijana Gautam ◽  
Muna Bhattrai

Relevance . Oxygen therapy is commonly used in the emergency and critical cases which is the first line treatment in many critical conditions. Oxygen therapy is a medical treatment prescribed mainly for hypoxic patients, which provides oxygen at higher concentrations than that found in atmosphere (21%). Oxygen administering depends on the needs of the patients conditions and in some cases medical treatment. The present study aims to assess the level of awareness on oxygen therapy among nurses and examine the association between level of knowledge, attitude and selected socio-demographic variables. Materials and Methods . A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 125 samples. The data were collected for 6 weeks using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) was used for quantitative data analysis and inferential statistics (chi-square) were used to find out the association between level of knowledge, attitude and selected socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. Results and Discussion . The study revealed that 74.4% of the nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge, 20% had average knowledge and 5.6% had satisfactory level of knowledge regarding oxygen therapy. A significant association was found between the knowledge level and age, educational status and experience of the respondents (p=0.001, 0.000, 0.016). Conclusion . The study concluded that the level of knowledge among nurses regarding oxygen therapy has lower than expected and is unsatisfactory. The results of the study can provide a framework for the healthcare policymakers to develop and implement educational programs on oxygen therapy for nurses in hospital setting.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 452-457
Author(s):  
Asmita GC ◽  
Arati Timilsina ◽  
Vikash Kumar KC

Donation of the tissue or organ of human body from a living or dead person to a living recipient in need of transplantation is organ donation. In the field of modern medicine organ transplantation is one of the greatest scientific advances and remains the most challenging and complex. It saves thousands of life. The main objective of the study was to explore the knowledge and attitude of organ donation. A descriptive cross- sectional study using self- administered questionnaire tool was conducted among 154 Bachelor level students who were selected by using non probability consecutive sampling technique. The obtained data was entered on SPSS 20 version program and analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive statistics (Frequency, percentage, mean, median, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi square).The study found that 57.1 percent had moderate knowledge on organ donation and more than half (69.5%) had neutral attitude on organ donation. Knowledge on organ donation was poor. There was significant association (0.014) between ethnicity and knowledge level. The study concluded that there was moderate level of knowledge and neutral level of attitude on organ donation among bachelor level students and there was no significant association of socio-demographic variables and level of knowledge except ethnicity. It therefore suggests awareness programs on organ donation for college students to promote and upgrade their knowledge and attitude about organ donation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Mitayani Mitayani ◽  
Trisnawati Mundijo

Knowledge level of a parent will affect the health behavior in a family. COVID-19 pandemic may affect the health status of the Thalassemic patients. This study aimed to identify the actual knowledge of parents of Thalassemic patients and their risk factors. This was a cross-sectional study. The population was the parents of Thalassemic patients who become members of Perhimpunan Orang Tua Penyandang Thalassemia Indonesia (POPTI) in Palembang. Sample size of 77 subjects was chosen using consecutive sampling technique. Subjects were asked to fill the structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi square test. Subjects with good level of knowledge about COVID-19 were 5.2%, with sufficient level of knowledge was 44.2%, and with low level of knowledge was 50.6%. Parents’ level of knowledge about COVID-19 was affected by their educational background (p=0.006), but was not affected by gender, occupation, and age (p>0.05). There were still many parents with low level of knowledge about COVID-19 which required special attention because it could affect the patients’ health behavior. Keywords: knowledge level, COVID-19, Thalassemia, POPTI Abstrak Tingkat pengetahuan orang tua yang baik akan memengaruhi perilaku kesehatan keluarga penderita Thalassemia. Musim pandemi COVID-19 diperkirakan memengaruhi kesehatan penderita Thalassemia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan orang tua penderita Thalassemia mengenai COVID-19 dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian dengan desain potong lintang ini dilakukan di Yayasan Perhimpunan Orang Tua Penyandang Thalassemia Indonesia (POPTI) kota Palembang. Besar sampel sebanyak 77 orang diambil dengan teknik consecutive sampling. Responden diminta mengisi kuesioner terstruktur tentang pengetahuan yang kemudian dianalisis dengan uji Chi Square. Responden yang memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik sebesar 5,2%, cukup sebesar 44,2% dan kurang sebesar 50,6%. Tingkat pengetahuan orang tua mengenai COVID-19 dipengaruhi oleh tingkat pendidikan orang tua (p=0,006), namun tidak dipengaruhi oleh jenis kelamin, pekerjaan, dan usia (p>0,05). Masih banyaknya orang tua penderita Thalassemia dengan pengetahuan yang kurang mengenai COVID-19 memerlukan perhatian khusus karena dapat memengaruhi perilaku kesehatan penderita. Kata kunci: tingkat pengetahuan, COVID-19, Thalassemia, POPTI


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Addientya Maykeza ◽  
Rizanda Machmud ◽  
Lendrawati Lendrawati

Nowadays, the shifting of fixed orthodontic function becomes a lifestyle is more popular than before. The study is purpose to determine a relationship between teenager behaviour (knowledge, attitudes, and action) to fixed orthodontic appliance.This study using cross sectional study design. The sample was a high school students of Don Bosco Padang, Sumatera Barat. The number of samples are 90 people, that chosen by proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The data was collected by using a questionnaire to measure the level of knowledge, attitude and action. Data analysis using Chi-Square test. The result showed there was no significant relationship between teenager knowledge, attitude, and action with fixed orthodontic application in high school students of Don Bosco Padang. The conclusion from this study is that most of high school students of Don Bosco Padang have a high knowledge, positive attitude, and good action about fixed orthodontic treatment


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Fadhilah Rosyid Pradana ◽  
Sri Widiyati ◽  
Arwani Arwani

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) in children needs special attention. Enforcement of the diagnosis of childhood TB which is an important component in controlling pulmonary TB itself. Nurses as health workers have a role as providers of nursing care, educators, communicators and extension agents needed in an effort to overcome diseases including pulmonary TB in children. The nurse is also one of the human resources or health workers trained and responsible for implementing pulmonary TB prevention programs. For this reason nurses are required to have competent knowledge.Purpose: To determine the relationship of characteristics with the level of knowledge of nurses about pulmonary TB in children in the Health Center’s area of Semarang City.Methods:.This study used a descriptive survey design with a cross sectional study design. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. The number of respondents was 44 respondents. The instruments used were questionnaires about demographic data and the level of knowledge about pulmonary TB in children. The data was analised using chi square.Results:.The results of this study using the Chi-square test obtained p value (Age 0.677), (Gender 0.531), (Education Level 0.230), and (Working Period 0.424) which shows p-value 0.05.Conclusion: There is no correlation between the characteristics and level of knowledge of nurses about pulmonary TB in children in Health Center’s area of Semarang.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Harly Pratiwi Indah ◽  
Desmiwarti Desmiwarti

Objective : To find out the effectiveness of reproductive health counseling on reproductive health knowledge for bride and groom couples in the KUA, Padang City, October 2017 - March 2018.Methods : This study is an analytical study using a cross-sectional study design with a population, namely couples who received prenuptial counseling and a sample of respondents who received prenuptial counseling at KUA Padang City during the period October 2017 - March 2018. The sample was taken using simple random sampling technique. The data were taken from post counseling questionnaires that were distributed to the prospective bride and groom couples. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate using chi-square test and independent T test with 95% CI. The research results are presented in tabular form.Results : During the study period, 147 respondents were given a post-counseling questionnaire on reproductive knowledge. It is known that more than half of the respondents (61.2%) had a low level of education, namely elementary, junior high and high school education, while 38.8% of respondents had higher education, namely at the diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Of the 147 respondents, more than half (79.6%) with a high level of knowledge about reproductive health after being given prenuptial counseling and all respondents (100%) stated that premarital counseling was beneficial. And it can be concluded that there is no difference in the mean age between respondents with high knowledge of reproductive health after being given counseling with low knowledge (p> 0.05). The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between the education level of the respondents and knowledge about reproductive health after being given counseling (p <0.05).Conclusion : More than half of the respondents (79.6%) have a high level of knowledge about reproductive health after being given pre-marital counseling on reproductive health.Keywords: Pre-marital Counseling, Reproductive Health


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