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Physical Domain of Quality of Life in Premenopause and Post Menopause Women in Central of Java

2025-07-07T07:36:28Z

Title: Physical Domain of Quality of Life in Premenopause and Post Menopause Women in Central of Java Authors: Marni, Marni; Halimu Husna, Putri Abstract: Abstract Physical changes during premenopause and menopause would affect a woman’s quality of life. This study analyzed the determinant factors of physical symptoms on the quality of life of premenopausal and postmenopausal women. This research method was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional study approach. This research was conducted in Central Java province from March to December 2022. The sampling technique was carried out using the clustered random sampling method. Respondents to this study were taken from 4 districts. Each district involved 25 respondents. Respondents’ quality of life was measured using the Menopause Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire. This study was analyzed using chi-square. Education, religion, occupation, age at menarche, parity, income, history of illness, current activity, history of sexual intercourse, and frequency of sexual intercourse significantly influence the physical domain of quality of life of postmenopausal women with a p-value <0.005. Age, education, occupation, age at menarche, marital status, parity, income, medical history, current activity, history of sexual intercourse, and frequency of sexual intercourse significantly influence the physical domain of quality of life of premenopausal women with a p-value <0.005. Physical symptoms in postmenopausal women are in the mild category, while premenopausal women have severe physical symptoms.

Medical Waste Incineration Ash Waste: Impact on Environmental Health and Its Potential to be Used for Paving Blocks

2025-07-07T07:34:38Z

Title: Medical Waste Incineration Ash Waste: Impact on Environmental Health and Its Potential to be Used for Paving Blocks Authors: Rachmawati, Siti; Syafrudin, Syafrudin; Budiyono, Budiyono Abstract: Abstract Medical waste has increased in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the ash from burning medical waste processing using incinerators. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of using medical waste incineration ashes on health and the environment, as well as the potential for using solidification techniques to make the ash into paving blocks. The research took time from 2022 to March 2023. The ash was obtained from a medical waste processing facility in Surakarta, Indonesia’s Central Java. The test object was created using seven combinations of ash, sand, and cement with a water-cement ratio of 0.5 and cured for 28 days. The optimum compressive strength condition was determined as the basis for the composition of medical waste incineration ash as a mixture of paving block raw materials, which was then tested for the content of heavy metal compounds using the SNI 8808: 2019 method. According to research, the ash from medical waste incineration contains heavy metal compounds such as Pb, Ni, Cu, and Cd and potentially be used as a mortar mixture. Six of the seven mortar compositions, with the addition of incineration medical waste ash, met the compressive strength requirements of SNI 03-0691-1996 for category D paving blocks to be used in parks and other places.

Design of a Proning Mattress to Increase Oxygen Saturation in Patients With Respiratory Problems

2025-07-07T07:32:34Z

Title: Design of a Proning Mattress to Increase Oxygen Saturation in Patients With Respiratory Problems Authors: Rosida, Luluk; Fitriahadi, Enny; Ariyanto, Andry; Fajarini, Nurbita; Nursanti4, Widya Abstract: Abstract The correct pronation position has been proven to increase oxygen saturation in patients with respiratory problems. However, setting the pronation position using pillow support at several points on the patient’s body allows for inaccuracies due to differences in pillow size and the shift of the pillow when used, so an existing pronation position control device is needed. Precise, safe, comfortable, and can be used directly by patients. This research aims to create and develop a “marning” prototype (proning mat) to make it easier to perform the proning position. The research method was carried out by making a proning mat, which was designed, taking into account the anatomy and ergonomics of the body so that it was very precise in increasing oxygen saturation. The mattress prototype was tested for its effectiveness on shortness of breath patients to see an increase in oxygen saturation. This technology model has been successfully prototyped and proven to increase oxygen saturation in 80% of patients with respiratory disorders. This mattress is designed to replace the pillows in common proning positions. The mattress design takes into account the anatomy and ergonomics of the body with precise measurements. This innovation allows patients to carry out the correct, comfortable proning position and is also very effective and efficient because it can be used directly independently. However, the tool developed needs to be refined in subsequent research, to get a tool that is lighter so that it is easy to move and carry anywhere.

The roles of Tuha Peut Gampong in Healthcare Services for Pregnant Women

2025-07-07T07:30:26Z

Title: The roles of Tuha Peut Gampong in Healthcare Services for Pregnant Women Authors: Nih Farisni, Teungku; Fitriani, Fitriani; Indriasari, Rahayu; Yarmaliza, Yarmaliza; Nella Syahputri, Veni Abstract: Abstract This research was aimed to identify the roles of Tuha Peut in healthcare service for pregnant women. This study was also examined the obstacles of Tuha Peut in implementing the roles and identified the efforts taken to strengthen the roles. This research employed quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative approach using a questionnaire to collect data was used to provide indicators for maternal healthcare and the knowledge of Tuha Peut towards maternal health care. Meanwhile, the qualitative approach using open-ended interview guide and focus group discussion (FGD) was employed to explore the constraints and efforts in improving maternal healthcare. The research location was in Nagan Raya, Aceh Province. A total of 48 respondents was recruited in this study. The result shows there is a relevance between the health care achievement and TuhaPeut knowledge as the legislative assembly in decision making regarding the village fund (p< 0.001). Concerning the decision-making, most Tuha Peut were not involved in decisionmaking related to the health sector. Some of them were only passively involved, and some could not provide considerations for maternal healthcare. Unfortunately, efforts to maximize their roles in improving maternal healthcare had not been carried out. It is recommended that TuhaPeut can be more involved in every planning process of maternal healthcare service, such as arranging Qanun as the jurisdictional basis. Tuha Peut’s roles can be maximized to increase the health care for pregnant mothers.