Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease transmitted to humans through the bite of a female mosquito infected with the dengue virus. The Aedes aegypti mosquito as the main vector and Aedes albopictus as the potential vector. In 2021, there were 33 cases of DHF in Indragiri Hulu, increasing to 78 cases in 2022 and decreasing the following year to 21 cases with the highest IR in the Sipayung H…
Microplastics are plastic particles with a diameter of less than 5 mm, resulting from the degradation of plastics due to physical (temperature, light, mechanical), chemical (oxidation and hydrolysis), and biological (microorganisms) factors. The very small size of microplastics allows them to spread easily in the air, water, and surrounding land, negatively impacting the environment and the ind…
Air is a vital necessity for living beings, especially humans. Indoor air quality is important to monitor because the majority of people spend about 90% of their time indoors. One parameter for assessing air quality is particulate matter (PM). Based on their size, PM is classified into two types: PM2.5 and PM10. In addition, air humidity plays a crucial role in maintaining comfort and health in…
Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is a common complication proceeding stroke, contributing to increased mortality and morbidity rates. Stroke patients with complication are known to have a longer length of hospital stay. This study aims to identify the factors influencing to the extended hospital stay. A cross-sectional method was used, utilizing medical records of SAP patients at Arifin Achmad…
Hypertriglyceridemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormaly high levels of triglyceride in the blood. It is often associated with other medical condition like obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and can be influenced by high-fat diet. Several studies have stated that the fruit of Muntingia calabura contains compounds like flavonoids, saponins, and polifenol which have the potential…
Background: Adolescent behavior is influenced by the adolescent's level of knowledge. Teenagers who are equipped with knowledge, especially about sexuality, will be able to shape their behavior to avoid deviant behavior such as teenage pregnancy. To prevent and minimize the occurrence of teenage pregnancy, it is necessary to first know the level of knowledge about teenage pregnancy as an early …
Empyema is a global health issue with high incidence, mortality, and morbidity rates. Biofilm formation by bacteria causing empyema is a major factor in the persistence of infections and resistance to treatment. This study aims to analyze the relationship between biofilm detection and antibiotic resistance in bacterial isolates causing empyema in Riau Province. A total of 12 bacterial isolates …
Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) are one of the plants that have the potential as antiox-idants. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that can neutralize free radical levels in the body. Excessive levels of free radicals in the body can cause oxidative stress that can damage cells, tissues, organs, and contribute to the onset of various diseas-es. Arenga pinnata are not widely known to have propertie…
This study aims to analyze the changes in point Ba (a point in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification, or POP-Q, measurement system) in patients with cystocele undergoing anterior colporrhaphy. Cystocele is a prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall involving bladder herniation. Anterior colporrhaphy is performed to correct this anatomical abnormality, particularly for patients wishing to mainta…
Death is the absence of life or the opposite of life. All living creatures will experience death. According to the Joint Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs and the Minister of Health Number 15 of 2010, all deaths and their causes must be reported. One of the documents required to report a death is the Death Certificate (SKK). In its making, the Ministry of Health issued guidelines for f…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) was a condition in which the prostate gland enlarged due to abnormal cell growth. BPH sufferers often experienced erectile problems. Erectile function could be measured using the Erection Hardness Score (EHS) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 37 respondents, conducted at the …
Sexual violence refers to any act of assault focused on an individual’s sexuality that can cause suffering for the victim, such as genital trauma, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and even death. This study aims to identify the profile of cases involving womenvictims of sexual violence without pregnancy during the 2019-2023 period at Bhayangkara Hospital of Pekanbaru. This…
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with significant global health implications, requiring effective prevention strategies, especially in regions with limited healthcare access, such as Kepulauan Meranti District. This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of DM prevalence in Kepulauan Meranti from 2020 to 2023 and to examine the impact of demographic, socioeconomic, and he…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is an RNA virus that specifically attacks the human immune system, marked by a decrease in CD4 lymphocyte counts, making the body susceptible to infections. CD4 lymphocyte counts are used as a primary indicator of the progression stage of HIV infection. This study aims to analyze factors influencing CD4 lymphocyte counts before antiretroviral therapy (ART) in …
Lung cancer is the most common cause of death in Indonesia. Lung cancer sufferers are at risk of developing superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). SVCS caused by lung cancer is a sign of poor prognosis associated with a high mortality rate. SVCS is a medical condition when the superior vena cava, which is the main blood vessel responsible for carrying blood from the upper part of the body back to …
Aedes aegypti is the vector of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which is still a health problem in Indonesia. One way to prevent dengue fever is by using natural larvicides because the use of synthetic larvicides is known to have a negative effect on the environment. Garlic (Allium sativum) is the choice because it contains bioactive components such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols and tannins…
Employee performance is one of the crucial factors in the success of an organization. However, the results of the performance assessment at the Pekanbaru City Environmental and Sanitation Service show that most employees have not reached the optimal performance category. Several main factors that influence this are ineffective leadership, a lack of work experience, limited training provided to …
This study aims to analyze the effect of liquidity, leverage, activity, growth on financial distress in insurance companies listed on the IDX for the period 2018-2023, with profitability as a moderating variable. Financial distress is defined as a condition of declining company financial performance that can lead to bankruptcy. The Covid-19 pandemic phenomenon has caused significant financial p…
This research aims to analyze and determine the level of interest of class V female students at SDN 189 Pekanbaru in participating in physical education, health and recreation lessons. The analysis technique used in this research is quantitative descriptive statistical techniques expressed in percentages. The subjects in this research were 36 class V students. The results of this research are i…
This study examines how well sixth-grade students at SDIT Az-Zuhra, Pekanbaru, use the Index Card Match method to improve their 4C skills Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativityin Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK). The research was carried out across four sessions, split into two cycles, each consisting of two meetings, using a Class Action Resear…