Lontara Journal of Health Science and Technology

Comparison of Image Quality Results from PA Projection Thorax Radiography Using Grid and Not Using Grid

Herlinda Mahdania Harun — 2024-05-31

The grid is an inspection tool that is used to absorb unidirectional scattered radiation originating from exposed objects. The routine projection for Thorax examinations is the Postero Anterior (PA) projection. This research was conducted to compare the results of PA projection Thorax radiographs using a grid and not using a grid. The type of research carried out was quantitative research with a comparative approach. The samples taken in this research were 2 samples with PA Thorax examination. Data collection was obtained from the densitomer tool, observation, and literature study. Based on research that has been carried out, the PA projection Thorax examination using a grid produces a better image compared to images that do not use a grid.

Keyword : Radiographic Image Quality, Thorax, Grid

Description of Pediculosis in Orphanage Children in Makassar City

Dewi Arisanti — 2024-05-31

Pediculosis is an infectious disease caused by lice with symptoms of itching on various parts of the skin. Living in a crowded environment means that foster children have the same personal hygiene and use shared combs. Orphanage sanitation facilities are not good and the bedrooms are narrow which also affects the cleanliness of every foster child living in the orphanage. This study aims to determine the description of pediculosis in children from orphanages in Jalan Andi Mappaodang, Makassar City. The type of research used in this research is descriptive with laboratory observation tests. The population in this study is all children from the orphanage. The sample used was 20 children in several orphanages. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with the criteria of age 3-11 years, hair length, and gender. Based on research that has been conducted, all of the 20 lice samples from respondents examined were positive, namely infected with pediculosis, so it can be concluded that children in several orphanages are 100% positive for Pediculosis infection.

Effectiveness of Token Economy on Self-Care in Schizophrenia Clients

Helmi Wardini — 2024-05-31

Schizophrenia with symptoms of self-care deficit which is the second most common symptom in Jambi Provincial Hospital. Self-care deficit is a disorder of the ability to carry out self-care activities, therefore it is necessary to provide program methods, one of which is the token economy method. To determine the effectiveness of the token economy for self-care in schizophrenic clients. This research is a pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population in this study were all schizophrenic clients with self-care deficit problems who were treated in the quiet room of the Jambi Provincial Mental Hospital for the period October 2022. In this study, samples were taken using a total sampling technique of 21 people. The instrument uses observation sheets and analyzes using univariate and bivariate with the T-Test test. There is the effectiveness of the token economy for self-care of schizophrenic clients at the Jambi Province Mental Hospital in 2022 with a p-value of 0.000. The token economy is effective for self-care in schizophrenic clients.

Effectiveness of Larvicide Combination of Suren Leaves (Toona sureni) and Lime (Citrus aurantiifolia)

Rochmadina Suci Bestari — 2024-06-01

The use of Abate larvicide to control dengue vectors has been carried out for years, causing the mosquito population to become resistant and environmental degradation. Therefore, it is necessary to use alternative larvicides from biological plants. Suren leaves (Toona sureni) and lime leaves (Citrus aurantiifolia) contain active substances flavonoids, saponins and alkaloids which are useful for killing Aedes aegypti larvae. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of combination of suren leaf and lime leaf extract in killing Aedes aegypti larvae. This research method is a true experiment with a post-test only control group design. Larvae were divided into 6 groups, namely positive control, negative control, P1 (suren leaf+lime leaves extract 0.5%), P2 (suren leaf+lime leaves extract 1%), P3 (suren leaf+lime leaves extract 1.5%). Each glass contains 25 larvae. The Kolmogorov Smirnov normality test was carried out with abnormal result, the homogeneity test with non-homogeneous results, and the Mann-Whitney test. The results obtained were 99% larval death in the 6th hour by the P3 group. The conclusion of this research is that the combination of suren leaf and lime extracts 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% is effective in killing Aedes aegypti larvae in the 6th hour exposure.

Analysis of Lead (Pb) Content in Cooking Oil Repeatedly by Fried Food Sellers

Wa Ode Rustiah — 2024-06-01

People have a lifestyle that tends to involve consuming junk food. Fried food is popular among the public because it is fast to serve and easy to obtain. However, the public is less aware of the safety level of fried food sold on the roadside, including fried food sellers' repeated use of cooking oil. Fried food sellers generally operate on the side of the road, where it is highly likely that lead metal (Pb) from dust particles and fumes from passing vehicles will settle in the frying pans and finished fritters. This research aims to determine the levels of Pb in cooking oil repeatedly used by fried food traders around the Muhammadiyah Makassar Health Polytechnic campus. The study was conducted as a laboratory experiment by collecting 10 samples of cooking oil repeatedly used by fried food traders. Based on the results of qualitative tests using the color reaction test method with 10% K₂CrO₄, 3 samples tested positive while 7 samples tested negative. Subsequently, a quantitative test was conducted by analyzing the Pb levels using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry method. The levels obtained were 0.1317 mg/kg for sample B, 0.2163 mg/kg for sample H, and 0.1589 mg/kg. The maximum allowable limit for lead (Pb) contamination, as stipulated in the Regulation of the Head of BPOM RI No. HK.00.06.1.52.4011 of 2009, is 0.1 mg/kg. Therefore, it can be concluded that cooking oil for frying on the roadside around the Muhammadiyah Makassar Health Polytechnic campus, when repeatedly used, can lead to increased levels of lead (Pb), as evidenced by 3 samples exceeding the maximum allowable limit.

Work Accidents among Nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital, Makassar

Novriani Zainuddin — 2024-06-01

A work accident is an event that is detrimental to humans and the production process, and permanent disability or even death caused by a work process. The cause of the accident consists of two factors, namely human factors, and environmental factors. Hospitals are required to implement occupational health and safety efforts that are carried out in an integrated, comprehensive manner. This research was conducted with the aim of To find out factors related to work accidents among nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital, Makassar. This research uses quantitative research, with analytical observational methods and a cross-sectional study design. The research population was 213 nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital, Makassar. The research sample of 100 nurses on duty at Hasanuddin University Hospital in Makassar was taken using the sampling method in this study using probability sampling with simple random sampling. Research data was analyzed using a logistic regression test on 95% PPE use (^a=0.05). The results of this study show that there is a significant influence between the variables K3 knowledge, K3 training (^a=0.040), and work attitude (^a=0.017), use of PPE (^a=0.033), on work accidents, while the variables gender, length of service and work environment do not there is an influence on work accidents. Apart from that, the most influential variable is the use of PPE on work accidents with Standardized Coefficients Beta 3.252. It is hoped to improve occupational health and safety in hospitals so that the number of work accidents does not occur among nurses and staff in the hospital environment and can improve the quality of hospitals as expected.

Noise Against Auditory and Non-Auditory Disorders in PT PLN Employees

Eka Rizka Amalya — 2024-06-01

Noise has several impacts on health. Besides the impact on hearing loss, high noise intensity can also cause loss of concentration, loss of balance and disorientation, fatigue, and communication disorders. This research design is analytic survey with cross sectional study approach. The location of this research is at PT PLN Persero Persero West Halmahera, North Maluku Province. The population was 123 people. The sample was 94 people with purposive sampling technique. The results obtained P value = 0.000 (P <0.05) means there is an influence of noise. The results of statistical chi-square test obtained P value = 0.003 (P <0.05) means that there is an effect of noise on physiological disorders. P value = 0.006 (P <0.05) means that there is an effect of noise on psychological disorders P-value 0.000 means that there is an effect of noise on work productivity Conclusion there is an effect of noise on communication disorders psychological disorders, work productivity disorders and physiological disorders in employees

Activity Test of Combination Candlenut Oil and Olive Oil on the Hair Length

Yovita Mercya — 2024-06-01

Candlenut oil and olive oil have been discovered to promote hair growth. This experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a combination of candlenut oil and olive oil on the length of hair in male rabbits. The experiment involved two male rabbits, with four areas on their backs shaved to apply the test solution, each area measuring approximately 3 cm x 3 cm and spaced 2 cm apart. Hair samples were collected by shaving six strands of hair from each area on the 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, and 18th days. The treatment groups were divided into a negative control group that received no intervention and test groups that were treated with either candlenut oil alone, olive oil alone, or a combination of candlenut and olive oil. The results of the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test revealed a p-value of 0.000 (p ≤ 0.05), indicating a significant difference among the groups. A post hoc test was conducted to determine the group with the best hair length statistically, and it was found that the group receiving candlenut oil had the highest mean rank value, followed by the olive oil group, and then the combination of candlenut and olive oil group.

Variations in Concentration of Annona muricata L. Extract on the Mortality of Adult Cockroaches

Agri Thael Pratama — 2024-06-01

Vector control is an action taken to reduce the population of vectors and prevent diseases. The measurement of the cockroach population index is 3, which was found to not meet the requirements of Minister of Health Regulation No. 70 of 2016 in the raw area of the manufacturing industry. Control efforts using natural insecticides have been proven to be safe in controlling adult cockroaches. This study aims to determine the variation in concentrations of soursop leaf extract (Annona muricata L.) on the mortality of adult Periplaneta americana cockroaches in the Manufacturing Industry. The research is quasi-experimental with a posttest-only control group design involving three variations of soursop leaf extract concentrations: 5%, 6%, and 7%. Repetition was conducted six times for each concentration variation, with the population consisting of all cockroaches in the raw material area, totaling 240 cockroach samples taken using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection tools were cockroach traps and a thermo hygrometer, with data collection techniques involving measuring cockroach density, temperature, and air humidity. Soursop leaf extract at a concentration of 5% was able to kill cockroaches by 51.6%, 6% concentration by 62.3%, and 7% concentration by 81.6%. Statistical analysis using univariate and bivariate tests with one-way ANOVA showed a significant influence of the variation in soursop leaf extract concentrations, with a probability value of 0.000 (<0.05). The application of soursop leaf extract at the highest concentration of 7% can kill cockroaches by 81.6%.