Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Samarinda tentang Penyakit Artritis dan Pemeriksaan Kadar Asam Urat

Abstract

Changes will occur in the human body with increasing age. Body changes arise from early life to old age in all organs and tissues. This condition can also be seen in the joint system associated with arthritis. The introduction of disease and arthritis treatment through extension methods needs to be done to the public to raise awareness of maintaining joint health. People who participate in this awareness-raising program are given pre and posttest related to the cause of arthritis, arthritis treatment, and how to take them appropriately to reduce the side effects of the drugs that can occur. Based on the analysis of the scores from the test, it was found that there was a significant increase in public knowledge before and after the program. The community also checks uric acid levels as an initial screening for gout signs, which is one of the most common arthritis in the community. Thus, the public has a better understanding of arthritis and joint health conditions based on examining uric acid levels.

Relationship between Knowledge Level and Preventive Behavior of Septic Arthritis in Student Batch 2019-2020, Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatra

“…Subsequently, a post-test was conducted and there was an increase in the median score to 90. 9 This study is also in line with By synthesizing the theoretical framework in this manner, the study provides a strong foundation for more effective interventions in the prevention of septic arthritis and enhances public health outcomes.…”

Pemberdayaan Cegah Gout Artritis Pada Lansia Dusun Bakalan Krajan Kota Malang

“…Kemenkes pada tahun 2018 melaporkan bahwa gout artritis mencapai 11,9% [8]. Gout artritis juga dilaporkan menjadi penyakit yang menyebabkan disabilitas penduduk, seperti gangguan kemampuan mobilitas, gangguan mengurus diri, dan ketergantungan orang lain [9]. Penderita gout artritis mayoritas berada pada rentang usia 55-64 tahun sebayak 45%, usia 65-74 tahun sebanyak 51,9%, serta usia >75 tahun sebanyak 54,8%.…”