Mukhtabar : Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology

Screening Blood Glucose Levels at Adolescents in Rongtengah Village, Sampang District

Baterun Kunsah — 2023-10-28

Background & Objective: Blood glucose is the level of glucose in the blood whose concentration is strictly regulated by the body. Increased blood glucose in adolescents is caused by changes in lifestyle and diet that tend to refer to an unhealthy lifestyle and diet due to frequent consumption of sugary drinks, instant food, or fast food. If this habit cannot be changed, it can lead to blood glucose disease. The purpose of this study was to determine blood glucose levels in adolescents aged 17-20 years in RW 06, Rongtengah, Sampang.

Method: The type of research used is descriptive. The population in this study were adolescents aged 17-20 years in Rongtengah Village, Sampang. The research sample was adolescents aged 17-20 years in RT 01 to RT 05, RW 06, a total of 42 people from Rongtengah Village, Sampang. This study used a purposive sampling technique that met the criteria of 17-20 years of age—the technique of checking blood glucose levels using the POCT method with units of mg/dL. Data analysis in this study will be tabulated in tabular form.

Result: The results of the study obtained as many as 5 high yield samples, the results of normal blood glucose levels as many as 37 samples.

Conclusion: The conclusion of this study shows that adolescents still have the potential to have high blood glucose levels.

Overview of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Examination Results in Health Analyst Study Program Students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

Epi Amalia — 2023-10-28

Background & Objective: Hepatitis B can also be called a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (VHB). Health workers are at high risk of being infected with the Hepatitis B Virus, this is due to a lack of knowledge and skills such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment and not implementing health protocols which can cause exposure to the Hepatitis B Virus. This study aims to determine the description of the results of the Hepatitis B surface Antigen examination in Health Analyst Study Program Students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis.

Method: This study is a descriptive study with a purposive sampling technique conducted in May 2023. Respondents in this study were students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis as many as 38 respondents with measurements using the Sandwich method ELISA which then the results were processed manually and displayed in tabular format for narration.

Result: The results of the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen examination showed that all respondents were 100% negative for Hepatitis B.

Conclusion: The research that has been carried out, shows that all respondents, namely students of the Health Analyst Study Program at STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis, are not exposed to the Hepatitis B virus.

Overview of Total Cholesterol Levels at Productive Age in the Imbanagara Health Center Working Area

Intan Fandini — 2023-10-28

Background & Objective: Total cholesterol is the total amount of HDL, LDL, and VLDL cholesterol in each deciliter of blood. Risk factors that can affect total cholesterol levels are age, gender, sleep patterns, genetics, physical activity, and body mass index. This study aims to determine the description of total cholesterol levels in productive age in the Imbanagara Health Center Working Area.

Method: This research method is descriptive research with a purposive sampling technique and involves 31 respondents the instrument used is a photometer. This research was conducted in the Imbanagara Health Center working area from May to June 2023.

Result: The results showed that the total cholesterol levels of 31 respondents, were 25 people (81%) with normal total cholesterol levels, 5 people (16%) with high threshold total cholesterol levels, and 1 other person (3%) with high total cholesterol levels.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that of the 31 respondents in the Imbanagara Health Center work area, the average has normal Total Cholesterol results.

Identification of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria on the Palms of Visitors to Panumbangan Health Center

Rivana Ariyadi — 2023-10-28

Background & Objective: Hand hygiene is one of the efforts to prevent and control the spread of bacteria that can cause infectious diseases. Nosocomial infections can be caused by gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus which is the most dominant bacterium causing skin and soft tissue infections. The purpose of this study was to determine the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the palms of visitors to the Panumbangan Health Center.

Method: This study is a descriptive observational study with a simple random sampling technique conducted from May to June 2022. Respondents in this study were 20 health center visitors. Sampling was carried out at the Panumbangan Health Center and the examination was carried out at the STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis Bacteriology Laboratory. The measurement methods used were gram staining, media culture, and biochemical tests. The data obtained from the examination results were presented descriptively in tabular form and explained in narrative.

Result: The results showed that 6 samples (30%) identified Staphylococcus aureus, 11 samples (55%) Staphylococcus epidermidis, and 3 samples (15%) suspected Streptococcus sp.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that 30% of Staphylococcus aureus, 55% of Staphylococcus epidermidis, and 15% of Streptococcus sp. were identified.

Overview of Haemoglobin Levels Before and After Menstruation in Female Students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

Undang Ruhimat — 2023-10-28

Background & Objective: Menstruation is the periodic discharge of blood and body cells from the uterine wall of the vagina. The effect of menstruation is the risk of anemia in adolescents. The appearance of menstrual anemia will hurt the growth and development of adolescent girls, such as decreased concentration and learning ability, impaired growth, resulting in unsatisfactory height, decreased physical strength, and pale skin. This study aimed to determine the difference in Haemoglobin levels before and after menstruation in female students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis DIII Health Analyst Study Program.

Method: This research is a descriptive study with a purposive sampling technique conducted from January to June 2021. Respondents in this study were level 2 female students year students of the D-III Health Analyst Study Program at STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis as many as 31 respondents—were measured using the CyanmetHaemoglobin method with the instrument used, namely the Photometer tool. The examination results were processed manually and displayed in table format for narration.

Result: The examination results of Haemoglobin levels before menstruation averaged 13.1 g/dL and Haemoglobin levels after menstruation averaged 11.9 g/dL.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that the average results show a decrease in Haemoglobin levels when experiencing menstruation.

Differences in Urine Protein Levels of Hemodialysis Patients With Acetic Acid and Lemon Juice Examination

Nurani Ai Erlinawati — 2023-10-28

Background and Objectives: Urine protein examination is a routine examination performed to determine kidney function. The principle of urine protein examination is that the protein in urine is denatured by heating and adding acid. Lemon fruit has a high acid content and lemon has similar properties to acetic acid, namely properties as a weak acid with a pH of 3.0. The direction of this research is to understand the comparison of urine protein using lemon juice and acetic acid solution reagents.

Methods: This research uses experimental techniques because urine is treated directly by testing using a 6% acetic acid solution (control) and lemon juice solution.

Results: the examination results using lemon juice solution are the same as the examination results using 6% acetic acid solution (control), using the Wilcoxon test, the Asymp.sig (2-tailed) value is 1.000. With the provisions of the test >0.05, Ho is accepted and Ha is rejected, so testing the difference in urine protein levels of hemodialysis patients with acetic acid and lemon juice examination can be carried out.

Conclusion: The results of urine protein examination with acetic acid (control) and lemon juice as an alternative reagent. There is no difference in the results of urine protein examination using 6% acetic acid reagent and lemon juice.