Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathic disorder most commonly experienced by women of reproductive age, and it is characterized by a low-grade chronic inflammatory condition. Excessive fat deposit has been long considered as an etiological factor in the pathogenesis of this inflammatory condition. Currently, body mass index (BMI) or percentage of body fat is used as a marker to assess the body fat composition of a person. Objective: To determine whether BMI or body fat percentage (BFP) can be used as a better marker for measuring inflammation related to body fat accumulation in polycystic ovary syndrome patients. Materials and Methods: This study took place at the Center for Reproductive Medicine, Yasmin Clinic, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from January to December 2015. In this cross-sectional study, 32 reproductive age women with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria (2003) participated. Women with hyperandrogenism caused by non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, pregnant and lactating women, etc., were excluded. Some variables such as BMI, clinical hyperandrogenism sign, BFP, and inflammatory markers were assessed and statistically analyzed. Results: From a total of 32 subjects of the study, BFP had a significant positive correlation with procalcitonin levels (r=0.35; p=0.048), while BMI did not (r=0.27; p=0.131). Conclusion: BFP can be used as a better marker for measuring inflammation related to body fat accumulation in PCOS subjects.
Background: Uterine myoma is a benign gynecological tumor which is commonly occurred in women. The incidence of uterine myoma in the world is 20-35% while in Indonesia is about 2.4-11.7%. Age, parity, and body mass index are correlated with the incidence of uterine myoma. This study aimed to determine the relationship among those factors towards uterine myoma, and to identify the prognostic value of body mass index in order to prevent uterine myoma. Methods: A case-control study was conducted to examine 394 medical records of patients with uterine myoma at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung from 2006 to 2011. The case group were 133 and the control group were 261. The data were the subject's weight, height, age, and parity. The correlation among all variable and the occurrence of uterine myomas were conducted using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: There was no different range of age between the two groups. The incidence rate ratio of parity was 2.254 (95% confidence interval:1.310-3.876), followed by body mass index>33.0 incidence rate ratio was 1.691 (95% confidence interval: 0.477-5.994). From the receiver operating characteristic curve, it could be seen that the cut-off points for body mass index was 20.44 kg/m², and the risk of uterine myomas scaled up as the increase of body mass index. Conclusions: Parity and BMI can affect the risk of uterine myomas. To prevent the incident of uterine myomas, parity must be limited and BMI must be below the cut-off points (20.44 kg/m²). [AMJ.2015;2(3):
Masalah sampah rumah tangga merupakan masalah yang erat hubungannya dengan kehidupan manusia dan dapat kita jumpai sehari-hari, baik dalam kehidupan perorangan maupun lingkungannya. Namun masalah yang sering kita jumpai dimasyarakat pesisir, masih banyak dari mereka yang membuang sampah disembarang tempat. Tujuan penelitian untuk menunjukan apakah tingkat pengetahuan, sikap, tingkat pendapatan, pendidikan, pekerjaan berpengaruh terhadap perilaku warga masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga di zona pesisir kota parepare. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study, sampel sebanyak 92 responden. Data dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji statistik uji Chi-Square melalui SPSS Versi 24. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa tidak ada pengaruh tingkat pengetahuan (p=0,84), tingkat pendapatan(p=0,42), pendidikan(p=0,37), pekerjaan(p=0,93) terhadap pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga di zona pesisir kota parepare, dan ada pengaruh sikap (p=0,54), terhadap pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga di zona pesisir kota parepare. Peneliti menyarankan kepada masyarakat khususnya daerah pesisir untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dengan menggunakan fasilitas pengelolaan sampah dengan baik
Masih belum optimalnya perkembangan bahasa anak khususnya pada pengenalan huruf. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis model pembelajaran think pair share berbantuan media kartu huruf terhadap kemampuan mengenal huruf pada anak kelompok B. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Subjek penelitian ialah kelompok B3 TK yang berjumlah 27 anak terdiri dari 9 anak perempuan dan 18 anak laki-laki. Objek penelitian adalah kemampuan bahasa anak dalam mengenal huruf. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan media observasi. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode analisis statistik deskriptif dan metode analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil analisis data pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan rata-rata presentase kemampuan bahasa mengenal huruf pada kelompok B3 sebesar 25.7% hal ini dapat dilihat dari adanya peningkatan rata-rata presentase kemampuan bahasa mengenal huruf anak pada siklus I sebesar 55.31% dengan kriteria rendah menjadi 81,01% pada siklus II dengan criteria tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa Penerapan model pembelajaran Think Pair Share berbantuan media kartu huruf dapat meningkatkan kemampuan mengenal huruf kelompok B Taman Kanak-Kanak.
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