Majalah Kedokteran Sriwijaya https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks <p>Majalah Kedokteran Sriwijaya (MKS) is published by Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya since 1962.</p> <p>MKS is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary and scientific journal which publishes all areas regarding medical sciences.</p> <p>The covered research areas as follows :</p> <ul> <li>Microbiology </li> <li>Pathology </li> <li>Surgery</li> <li>Ophthalmology</li> <li>Gynecology and Obstetrics</li> <li>Psychiatry </li> <li>Anesthesia </li> <li>Pediatrics </li> <li>Orthopedics </li> <li>Anatomy </li> <li>Physiology </li> <li>Biochemistry </li> <li>Pharmacology </li> <li>Biophysics</li> <li>Endocrine and Metabolism</li> <li>Mental Health</li> <li>Forensic Medicine</li> <li>Medical Education</li> <li>Research Methodology</li> <li>Medical Ethics</li> <li>Nursing</li> <li>Community Medicine</li> <li>Public Health</li> </ul> <p>MKS regularly published 4 times per year (January, April, July dan October) with registered number ISSN (Print): <strong><a title="0852-3835" href="http://u.lipi.go.id/1180433898">0852-3835</a> </strong>and ISSN (Online):<strong><a href="http://u.lipi.go.id/1560757173">2685-0486.</a> </strong></p> <p>MKS has been nationally accredited <strong>Sinta 4</strong> by the Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education of Republic Indonesia based on SK No. 23/E/KPT/2019.</p> en-US iche.aliberty@gmail.com (Iche Andriyani Liberty) nadilanurafinakurniasari09@gmail.com (Nadila Nurafina) Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:51:01 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 HEALING COUGHS AND COLDS IN BABIES IN TERMS OF BABY SPA THERAPY AT PMB RIRIN SEVDA KORINI OGAN KOMERING ULU REGENCY 2023 https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/308 <p>One of the non-pharmacological therapies used to treat coughs and colds is massage therapy which is currently in great demand by mothers who have toddlers with coughs and colds. This is due to cultural factors, traditions and knowledge about healing diseases. The aim of this research is to determine the cure for coughs and colds in babies in terms of baby spa therapy at PMB Ririn Sevda Korini SKM., S.Keb, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency in 2023. This type of research uses an analytical design with a cross sectional approach, namely research where the independent variable ( Baby Spa) and the dependent variable (curing coughs and colds). The results of the chi-square statistical test showed that the p value was 0.000 (&lt;0.05). This shows that there is a significant relationship between healing coughs and colds and baby spa.</p> Muhammad Hasan Azhar; Siska Delvia Copyright (c) 2025 Majalah Kedokteran Sriwijaya https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/308 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 FACTORS RELATED TO THE INCIDENCE OF DIARRHEA IN TODDLERS IN THE WORK AREA OF UPTD PUSKESMAS TANJUNG AGUNG https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/305 <p>Diarrheal disease is a major cause of child mortality and morbidity in the world, and is mostly the result of contaminated food and water sources. To identify the variables linked to the prevalence of diarrhea in young children in the Tanjung Agung Health Center UPTD's service area. Correlation analysis and cross-sectional approaches are used in this analytical observational study. All 267 mothers with toddlers made up the study's population. Random sampling was used to choose the study's sample, which included up to 100 toddlers with diarrhea. utilizing a questionnaire to obtain data. Data collection using a questionnaire. Based on the results of the study, the application of No Given Exclusive Breastfeeding 62.5%, No Washing Hands Using Soap 47.4%, Work 22.2%. The results of the analysis of Factors Related to the Incidence of Diarrhea in Toddlers Exclusive Breastfeeding with a value of p = 0.006. Factors that are not related to the Incidence of Diarrhea in Toddlers are, Washing Hands Using Soap p = 0.686, and Occupation p = 0.317. There are Exclusive Breastfeeding with the incidence of diarrhea among toddlers. Additionally, hand soap use and occupation are unrelated factors to the prevalence of diarrhea in toddlers.</p> Yustina Oktarida; Roni Ferdi, Diva Maudi Putri Naisyah Sari Copyright (c) 2025 Majalah Kedokteran Sriwijaya https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/305 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 RELATIONSHIP OF CONTROLLED HYPERTENSIVE WITH DEGREE OF HYPERTENSIVE RETINOPATHY ON SPECIAL EYE HOSPITAL IN SOUTH SUMATERA https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/306 <p>Hypertension is defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure &gt;140 mmhg and diastolic pressure &gt;90 mmhg. Based on Riskedas’s data 2018, prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia was 34,11%. Patient with uncontrolled blood pressure were&nbsp;at&nbsp;high&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;damage&nbsp;organs&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;retina&nbsp;of&nbsp;eye&nbsp;which&nbsp;can&nbsp;cause&nbsp;hypertensive&nbsp;retinopathy. The extent and severity of retinopathy can divided into four degree according to Keith Wagener Barker Classification System. The severity of degree retinopathy hypertensive can be prevented by controlling blood pressure. The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between blood pressure and degree of hypertensive retinopathy at special eye&nbsp;hospital&nbsp;in&nbsp;south&nbsp;sumatera&nbsp;during&nbsp;2019-2022.&nbsp;This&nbsp;methods&nbsp;of&nbsp;research&nbsp;is analytical observational using a cross sectional design. From total sampling methods, 21 samples were obtained who met inclusion criteria. The highest people who is suffered uncontrolled blood pressure in grade III hypertensive retinopathy was 9 people (56,3%) and people who had controlled blood pressure in grade I hypertensive retinopathy was 3&nbsp;people&nbsp;(60.0%)&nbsp;.&nbsp;There&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;between&nbsp;controlled&nbsp;blood&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;control and the degree of retinopathy hypertensive at eye’s hospital with p value (0.034%)</p> Fadillah; Salsabilla Sylvia Sari, Saputra Edi Sari Copyright (c) 2025 Majalah Kedokteran Sriwijaya https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/306 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 THE RELATION BETWEEN DIET, ATTITUDE AND LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ELDERLY WITH LEVELS OF URIC ACID IN THE BLOOD AT SUKARAYA HEALTH CENTER WORK AREA https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/304 <p>The condition that can cause swelling, burning, and unbearable pain in the joints is called gout. Diet is an effort to regulate the amount and type of food with health information about nutritional status, prevention and cure of disease. In general, the purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between diet, attitudes and knowledge levels of the elderly with Levels of uric acid in the blood at Sukaraya Health Center Work area in 2024. This study used a quantitative correlational method with a cross-sectional approach, a total of 50 samples.&nbsp;The results of the study were obtained from questionnaires and observation sheets, the research will be written in a frequency distribution table and the results will be analyzed. Within this research obtained using the test of chi-square, namely there is a significant Relationship among diet and Levels of uric acid (p value = 0.000), there is a significant Relationship among attitudes and Levels of uric acid (p value = 0.004), and there is a significant Relationship among the level of knowledge and Levels of uric acid (p value = 0.000) at Sukaraya Health Center Work area. The research's results suggest that is a correlation with the elderly's blood uric acid levels at Sukaraya Health Center Work Area and their nutrition, attitudes, and knowledge levels.</p> Berta Afriani; Toto Harto, Debi Oktarani Sari Copyright (c) 2025 Majalah Kedokteran Sriwijaya https://mks-fk.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/mks/article/view/304 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000