http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/issue/feed Al-Hayat: Natural Sciences, Health & Environment Journal 2024-11-05T03:31:43+00:00 Dedi Junaedi dedijunaedi@journal-laaroiba.com Open Journal Systems <p><em><strong>Al-Hayat: Natural Sciences, Health &amp; Environment Journal </strong></em>is a scientific journal with a scope surrounding natural sciences, health and the environment, including biology, public health issues, alternative medicine and environmental health. Published twice a year, every October and April, managed by the IAI National Scientific Publication Institute (LPI) Laa Roiba Bogor in collaboration with IAFORIS, MES and Ikadi. E-ISSN <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/20231011291186249">3031-4585</a></p> http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/1998 Factors Related to the Incident of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Working Area of the Tarok Health Center Payakumbuh Citi West Sumatra Province 2023 2024-03-15T03:11:23+00:00 Virra Husni virrahusni@gmail.com Fitria Eka Putri fekaputri@gmail.com Helmi Suryani Nasution hsnasution@gmail.com <p><em>Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tarok Health Center has the highest incidence rate of pulmonary TB in Payakumbuh City in 2022. In 2019 the CNR of TB cases was 178 per 100,000 populations. In 2020, the number of CNR TB cases was 112 per 100,000 populations. The CNR of TB in 2021 was 122 per 100,000 populations, in 2022 the CNR of TB cases will be 56 cases with a CNR of 284 per 100,000 populations. This research uses quantitative methods with case control methodology. The total sample was 88 samples; the research was carried out from September to October 2023 with analysis using the chi-square statistical test. This research shows that there is a relationship between ventilation area (0.005), humidity (0.031), temperature (0.029) and contact history (0.017) with the incidence of pulmonary TB in the working area of the Tarok Health Center, Payakumbuh City, then no relationship was found between floor type (=1) and residential density (0.052) and the incidence of pulmonary TB in the working area of the Tarok Health Center, Payakumbuh City.</em></p> <p> </p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Virra Husni, Fitria Eka Putri, Helmi Suryani Nasution http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2137 Etnowisata Desa Denai Lama: Kajian Antropologi Ekologi di Kecamatan Pantai Labu 2024-03-15T03:56:40+00:00 Maulida Zahra maulidazara0680@gmail.com Nuriza Dora nurizadora@uinsu.ac.id <p><em>This research examines the ecology of rice fields in the Pantai Labu District. The community in the Pantai Labu District utilizes the ecology of rice fields not only as a food supplier but also as a tourist destination that can add value to the rice fields in the Pantai Labu District. The aim of this research is to describe how the community is able to increase the high value of the rice fields in Denai Lama Village, Pantai Labu District, Deli Serdang Regency. This research also discusses the culture and local wisdom in the Denai Lama Tourism Area and the activities that are characteristic of the culture and local wisdom in the Denai Lama Tourism Area, Deli Serdang Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative research with ethnographic methods. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. The research results state that Denai Lama Tourism Village is the first Tourism Village in Deli Serdang Regency, initiated by the Head of the Department of Youth, Sports, Culture, and Tourism of Deli Serdang Regency. This village is also considered one of the cleanest villages in Indonesia and has often received national awards. By utilizing the rice fields not only for food supply but also as a tourist destination, it adds value to the rice fields which has a significant impact on Denai Lama Tourism Village. The principle of this tourism village is more towards education, culture, culinary, making it an attraction for Denai Lama Village. This place is located on vast hectares of rice fields, with interesting photo spots for visitors. There are also many unique activities in Denai Lama Village, such as traditional culinary snacks, an annual folk festival, and a horse dance performance. Ethno-tourism in Denai Lama Village is a suitable title for research because it is one of the local wisdoms in North Sumatra, specifically in the Pantai Labu District, Deli Serdang Regency.</em></p> <p> </p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Maulida Zahra, Nuriza Dora http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2138 Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Minat Ibu dengan Pemilihan KB Suntik di Klinik Keluarga 2024-03-15T06:51:32+00:00 Susilawati Susilawati deosusi@gmail.com Irma Jayatmi irmaJayatmi@gmail.com Maryam Syarah M. MaryamSyarahM@gmail.com <p><em>Family Planning (FP) is an effort to control the birth of children, spacing, and the ideal age for giving birth to realize a quality family. This research aims to determine the relationship between the knowledge, attitudes, and interests of mothers with the choice of injectable FP at the Family Clinic in 2023. This study is an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study is all FP acceptors at the Family Clinic, totaling 67 people. The respondents in this study are FP acceptors at the Family Clinic, totaling 40 respondents. The results of the study from 40 respondents show that mothers with high knowledge are 30 people (75%), mothers with positive attitudes are 28 people (70%), and mothers with high interest are 27 people (67.5%). The Chi-Square test results for the category of maternal knowledge with the choice of injectable FP obtained a value of p = 0.000 (p = &lt;0.05), while for the category of maternal attitude with the choice of injectable FP obtained a p-value of 0.000 &lt; (0.05), and for the category of maternal interest with the choice of injectable FP obtained a p-value of 0.032 &lt; (0.05). This study shows that there is a relationship between the knowledge, attitudes, and interests of mothers with the choice of injectable FP at the Family Clinic in 2023. It is advisable to always increase maternal knowledge to broaden maternal insights about FP.</em></p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Susilawati Susilawati, Irma Jayatmi, Maryam Syarah M. http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2139 Analisis Peluang Siaran Jambi TV di Era Industri 5.0 2024-03-15T06:55:49+00:00 Arif Maulana ariftungkal2@gmail.com Ahmadi Setiawan iwanndulok@gmail.com Erlinda Aidil Fabri erlindaaf009@gmail.com Nurma Yunita nurmayunita679@gmail.com Umul Khoiri umulkhoiri2002@gmail.com <p><em>Jambi TV is a television station that plays a vital role in the broadcasting media in the Jambi Province, Indonesia. Various aspects of Jambi TV include different elements that influence its operations and contributions in providing information, entertainment, and services to the people of Jambi. This writing will discuss several key aspects related to Jambi TV, including the station's profile, flagship programs, contributions in broadcasting news and information, as well as its social impact on the local community. Additionally, this report will also address the trends and challenges faced by Jambi TV in the current era of Industry 5.0, and its strategic role in meeting the audience's needs in the Jambi region. By gaining a deeper understanding of the general aspects of Jambi TV, we can appreciate its important role in regional broadcasting and its impact on the local community.</em></p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Arif Maulana, Ahmadi Setiawan, Erlinda Aidil Fabri, Nurma Yunita, Umul Khoiri http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2140 Kearifan Lokal “Mambongoti Bagas” dalam Suku Batak Toba di Pematang Siantar 2024-03-15T06:58:53+00:00 Ferren Audy Febina Sitompul ferrenaudyfebiina@gmail.com Nuriza Dora nurizadora@uinsu.ac.id <p><em>This research delves into the uniqueness of the local wisdom "Mambongoti Bagas" in the Toba Batak tribe in Pematang Siantar. The main focus of the research is to examine the essence, purpose, and implications of the practice of "Mambongoti Bagas" in the context of Toba Batak community life. This research aims is to explore the meaning and values contained in the practice of Mambongoti Bagas, as well as to understand its influence on traditional knowledge systems, patterns of community behavior, cultural heritage, and its important role in preserving and conserving the cultural identity of the Toba Batak tribe. The results of this research reveal that Mambongoti Bagas is a sacred place with deep symbolism. This sacred place symbolizes community unity, spirit of mutual cooperation, respect for ancestors, and awareness of environmental sustainability. In addition, Mambongoti Bagas also functions as a center for traditional learning where values such as respect, cooperation, and social care are instilled in the community. During the research, the transmission of this local wisdom from generation to generation was revealed through stories, oral teachings, and participation in traditional ceremonies. In conclusion, this research confirms the importance of preserving and conserving Mambongoti Bagas as a valuable asset in maintaining the sustainability of the cultural identity and local wisdom of the Toba Batak community.</em></p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Ferren Audy Febina Sitompul, Nuriza Dora http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2141 Peran Produk Inovatif Cibay dalam Peningkatan Daya Saing UMKM Pawon Bu Tina di Kelurahan Kutisari 2024-03-15T06:58:40+00:00 Anisa Setyo Wardani 21012010400@student.upnjatim.ac.id Ika Korika Swasti ikaks.ma@upnjatim.ac.id <p><em>Improving the competitiveness of SMEs is becoming increasingly important in the era of global competition. One strategy that can be used to improve the competitiveness of SMEs is to develop innovative products. This study aims to determine the role of the innovative cibay product in improving the competitiveness of the Pawon Bu Tina SMEs in the Kutisari Village. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study showed that the innovative cibay product has successfully improved the competitiveness of the Pawon Bu Tina SMEs in the Kutisari Village. This is indicated by increased sales, customer satisfaction, and business image. The increase in cibay sales is caused by several factors, namely the better taste, more affordable price, and more attractive packaging design. The increase in customer satisfaction is caused by several factors, namely innovative and attractive products, as well as good service. The increase in business image is caused by several factors, namely recognition from the government and the media, as well as customer trust. Thus, the innovative cibay product is an effective strategy to improve the competitiveness of SMEs.</em></p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Anisa Setyo Wardani, Ika Korika Swasti http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2143 Pembelajaran Aplikasi Pengukur Kandungan Klorofil pada Daun Tanaman Padi (Oryza sativa L.) 2024-03-15T07:08:15+00:00 Wismaroh Sanniwati Saragih sanniwatis@gmail.com <p><em>Rice is a staple food in Indonesia, so the demand will continue to increase along with the population growth. Rice cultivation in Indonesia is known for two planting systems, namely wet rice that requires water and dry rice planted in fields that do not require special irrigation. Several regions in Indonesia have types of dry rice, including the almost extinct Fakhaito or black rice from Nias Regency, with a plant age of six months until harvest. The productivity of dry rice is very low, affecting farmers' income due to suboptimal fertilization technology. The aim of this research is to provide learning to students using the SPAD-502Plus chlorophyll meter to detect the growth and health of dry rice plants from Nias. The research results show that treatment with liquid organic fertilizer correlates positively with leaf color, where the amount of chlorophyll is higher in very green rice leaves and vice versa, the amount of chlorophyll decreases in plants with reduced green matter. The use of the SPAD-502Plus chlorophyll meter, by measuring directly, is faster, non-destructive, comfortable, and does not disturb plant growth.</em></p> 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Wismaroh Sanniwati Saragih http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2484 Aplikasi Pestisida Nabati pada Budidaya Tanaman Cabai Merah (Capsium Annum L) di Desa Ujung Bandar, Kabupaten Langkat 2024-05-09T03:36:20+00:00 Al Farizi farizi@gmail.com Maimunah Siregar maimunahsiregar@dosen.pancabudi.ac.id <p><em>Chili has become a necessity for Indonesian people as an ingredient used as a cooking spice, thus making the demand for chili on the market very high. However, high market demand is often not matched by the supply of chilies on the market which is not sufficient to meet market needs. The lack of availability on the market is caused by several factors, one of which is crop failure caused by diseases and pests of chili plants. The first method of land processing is to loosen the land until it is fertile, after that it is sown with compost, usually with chicken, cow, and goat pui. After that, it is sprinkled and watered using a composter. The fertilizers used are synthetic and organic chemicals such as humic acid, trikoderma, PSE, and micro barter. Usually, the harvest produces an average of 300-500 grams per tree per cycle, not reaching 1 kg per tree in the harvest cycle. And some of the harvest is consumed and some is sold, and is usually sold through middlemen and to the market.</em></p> 2024-05-13T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Al Farizi, Maimunah Siregar http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2685 Pengaruh Self Efficacy Terhadap Jenis Persalinan pada Ibu Bersalin di RSUD Sultan Suriansyah Banjarmasin 2024-05-24T00:28:29+00:00 Muslimah Muslimah1710imah@gmail.com Sismeri Dona dona@gmail.com Meldawati meldawati@gmail.com <p><em>Self Efficacy is the expectation of how far a person is able to perform a behavior in a given situation. Strong Self efficacy is very beneficial for maternity mothers so that it can affect the smooth delivery process. Normal and abnormal childbirth both have a great influence on the birth of a baby. Analyze the effect of self-efficacy on the type of childbirth in maternity mothers at Sultan Suriansyah Hospital Banjarmasin. Quantitative research using cross sectional approach. The population and sample of the study were 40 maternity mothers with purposive sampling techniques. The measuring instrument used is a questionnaire whose results are analyzed using the Chi Square Test. </em><em>Respondents with </em><em>low</em><em> self-efficacy had more abnormal labors, which were 9 people (22.5%). Similarly, in respondents with high self-efficacy, 16 people (40%) experienced abnormal labor. The results of the chi square test show a p value of 0.477.</em><em> There is no effect of self-efficacy on the type of childbirth in maternity mothers at RSUD Sultan Suriansyah Banjarmasin. </em></p> 2024-05-24T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Muslimah, Sismeri Dona, Meldawati http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/2753 Evaluasi Nilai Ekologi dan Sosial Budaya Berbasis Presepsi Masyarakat dan Pengunjung di Taman Merdeka Kota Metro 2024-05-30T02:06:11+00:00 Ratih Timur Pradopo ratihpradopo@gmail.com Sugeng P Harianto sugeng@gmail.com Gunardi Djoko Winarno gunardi@gmail.com <p><em>This research aims to analyze the environmental conditions of urban forests so that we can find out visitors' perceptions of urban forests and can evaluate the condition of urban forests based on visitors' perceptions. The sample taken in this research used the Accidental Sampling method, namely the technique of determining the sample taken based on who met the researcher so it could be used as a sample. From the research results, it can be concluded that Metro City Merdeka Park has an important role in maintaining the balance of the urban environment and the quality of life of its citizens. It has 14 tree species with a tree density of 81.13 and an area of ​​around 8,545.29 m2. Metro City Merdeka Park also has an ecological function. (beauty/aesthetics of urban space), and socio-cultural (social interaction). Based on the perception of visitors to Taman Merdeka Metro City, the socio-cultural aspect has a score of 4, namely good, the educational aspect has a score of 4, namely good, the ecological aspect has a score of 4, namely good and The behavioral aspect also has a score of 4, namely good.</em></p> 2024-05-30T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Ratih Timur Pradopo, Sugeng P Harianto, Gunardi Djoko Winarno http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/3204 Hubungan Sumber Informasi dan Sikap Ibu Terhadap Kelengkapan Imunisasi Dasar pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Pulau Kupang Kuala Kapuas 2024-06-20T09:38:09+00:00 Nurul Hidayah nurulhiday951@gmail.com Desilestia Dwi Salmarini dwi@gmail.com Sakiah sakinah@gmail.com <p><em>Immunization is an effort to actively reduce the number of illnesses, deaths and disabilities due to diseases that can be prevented by immunization (PD3I). The role of parents, especially mothers, in the immunization program is very important. Therefore, sources of information and attitudes influence mothers' awareness of taking their toddlers for immunization. To determine the relationship between sources of information and mothers' attitudes towards the completeness of basic immunization for toddlers in the Kupang Island Community Health Center working area. Quantitative research uses a cross sectional approach. The research population was toddlers aged 12 - 24 months using Purposive Sampling technique, totaling 45 respondents. The measuring instrument used was a questionnaire whose results were analyzed using the Fisher Exact test. Respondents with sufficient sources of information and complete immunization were 15 (33.3%) toddlers. The Fisher Exact test results show a p value of 0.019. Meanwhile, 24 (53.4%) toddlers had complete immunization and 2 (4.4%) toddlers had incomplete immunization. The Fisher Exact test results show a p value of 0.010. The source of information and the mother's attitude have an influence on the completeness of basic immunization for toddlers in the Kupang Island Kuala Kapuas Health Center working area.</em></p> 2024-06-21T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Nurul Hidayah, Desilestia Dwi Salmarini, Sakiah http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/3959 Penilaian Perlemakan Hati pada Pasien Obesitas Menggunakan Pencitraan MRI 2024-07-15T05:49:26+00:00 Anggind Grandika Andromeda doktergrand@gmail.com <p><em>Non-invasive imaging tools have been used to qualify and quantify liver fat content. Several MRI-based techniques have been used to detect and quantify fat and water content in the liver, including the Dixon method (in-phase and out-of-phase images), frequency-selective imaging, and MRI spectroscopy. Evidence of hepatic steatosis must be seen on imaging or histology to diagnose NAFLD, and other causes of hepatic disease or steatosis must be excluded. </em></p> <p><em>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an accurate method for assessing and monitoring fat content in the liver. In various new quantitative MRI methods, T2/T2∗ sequence is used to measure the amount of iron, Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) to assess liver stiffness through mechanical shear waves that cause vibrations in the parenchyma, proton density fat fraction (PDFF) to show distribution fat in the parenchyma by measuring the chemical shift between fat and water, and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to measure the movement of molecules in tissue. Liver T1 mapping techniques have the potential to differentiate steatotic from nonsteatotic livers, and T1 values ​​appear to have a strong correlation with liver fat content..</em></p> 2024-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Anggind Grandika Andromeda http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/3980 Formulasi Sabun Susu Antibakteri Dari Daun Kelor (Moringa Oleifera Lam) dan Minyak Cengkih 2024-07-14T14:54:03+00:00 Jothy Andini jothyandini@gmail.com Lutfia Jamlika Laduni jothyandini@gmail.com Anindya Utami Siamsasi jothyandini@gmail.com <p><em>Skin is the outermost part of the human body which functions to protect the inner body from external disturbances such as protecting the body from attacks by bacteria, fungi, disease germs and sunlight. Therefore, skin cleanser is needed as protection, namely bath soap. Bath soap can be divided into two types, namely solid soap and liquid soap. Solid soap is soap made using Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) while liquid soap is made by reacting Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). Add fillers in the form of Moringa leaf extract and clove oil to the soap making process as antibacterial ingredients. The flavonoid and antibacterial content in Moringa leaf extract can repel free radicals. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of Moringa leaf extract and clove oil on soap quality. The soap making method uses a cold process. Moringa leaf extract. Based on the soap test results, the highest water content was obtained, namely 4.64%, the pH value was between 9-9.5, and the antibacterial test results with the largest inhibitory power were 2.2 cm.</em></p> 2024-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Jothy Andini, Lutfia Jamlika Laduni, Anindya Utami Siamsasi http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/4285 Dampak Remote Work Pasca COVID-19 terhadap Well-Being Karyawan 2024-07-27T06:45:56+00:00 Dara Delila daradelila@gmail.com Cholicul Hadi daradelila@gmail.com <p>This study investigates the impact of remote work on employee well-being in the post-COVID-19 era. Through a literature review, the research highlights that remote work often leads to negative outcomes such as blurred boundaries between work and personal life, increased social isolation, heightened stress, challenges in work-life balance, and declines in performance and productivity. The findings suggest that organizations need to adopt effective strategies to manage these issues, including improving boundary management, enhancing social connectivity, and supporting employees' work-life balance to mitigate the adverse effects of remote work.</p> 2024-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Dara Delila, Cholicul Hadi http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/4542 Perbandingan Induksi Menggunakan Misoprostol dan Oxytosin 2024-08-09T23:54:10+00:00 Nurul Qalbi nurulqalbicu14@gmail.com Grace Novaline Tampanatu nurulqalbicu14@gmail.com <p>Labor induction is the process of starting labor artificially from 24 weeks of gestation. Many studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of misoprostol and oxytocin, even comparing the use of the two for labor induction. Based on these studies, there appear to be different effects of misoprostol and oxytocin. The aim of this literature review is to determine maternal and fetal outcomes after induction of labor with misoprostol and oxytocin.The method used is through literature review searches from electronic databases, namely Google Scholar, Biomed Research International, Sage Open Medicine. Research published between 2017 and 2023. Of the five articles used in this literature review, three of them prefer misoprostol as an alternative for labor induction. Misoprostol is a safe alternative to labor induction.</p> 2024-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Nurul Qalbi, Grace Novaline Tampanatu http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/5137 Hubungan Rasio Albumin Kreatinin Urin dengan Frekuensi Hemodialisis pada Gagal Ginjal Kronis 2024-09-16T03:36:25+00:00 Chindi Y. Tomayahu cinditomayahu28@gmail.com Astika Nur Rohmah cinditomayahu28@gmail.com Suryanto cinditomayahu28@gmail.com <p>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health issue, with its prevalence increasing annually. CKD involves a pathophysiological process with diverse etiologies, such as uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, or chronic glomerulonephritis, which lead to progressive kidney function decline, requiring patients to undergo routine hemodialysis. This study aims to determine the relationship between the Albumin- Creatinine Ratio (ACR) and the frequency of hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease. This research employs a systematic review method, collecting data from various research journals available on Google Scholar and PubMed. The results indicate that CKD patients were predominantly male and were most vulnerable between the ages of 40-59 years. Hemodialysis was typically performed 2-3 times per week. The longer the duration of hemodialysis treatment, the more significant its impact on the albumin and creatinine ratio. While the albumin-creatinine ratio can be used to identify early kidney disease, its relationship with albumin and creatinine examination parameters was weak The albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) test can serve as an early diagnostic&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; support for chronic kidney disease. Further research is needed on the quality of life of CKD patients based on the duration of hemodialysis. Additionally, there should be increased awareness among CKD patients about their dietary patterns, particularly protein intake.</p> 2024-09-19T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Chindi Y. Tomayahu, Astika Nur Rohmah, Suryanto http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/5507 Pengaruh Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Masalah Kesehatan Mental yang Muncul Pada Anak dan Remaja 2024-10-30T09:40:13+00:00 Arief Agus Triansyah ariefagustriansyah98@gmail.com Azilla Aoranti Anugrah azillaaorantianugrah@gmail.com Depa Iwa Hermansah depahermansah@gmail.com Lifia Ayu Marisa ayu.lifia999@gmail.com Kurniawan Arip Alpa Rizki arifalfarizki@gmail.com Raisya Selviana raisyaselviana3004@gmail.com Sandy Sukmaya sandysukmaya01@gmail.com <p><em>Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to maturity, and as such, it requires self-control and psychological care because it is undoubtedly going through a process of self-discovery. Routine, education, leisure, and worry are all impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacts children's and adolescents' mental and psychological health. We used secondary data to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children's and teenagers' mental health. 1182 people from different educational institutions in Delhi-NCR, ranging in age. Additionally, a survey of 56 US states was conducted. The paper used associative research techniques to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected various age groups' performance on online tests, health problems during social separation, and stress management. The survey's findings also revealed a yearly percentage increase in the difficulty of focusing, remembering, and making judgments in 56 US states using correlation and basic linear regression analysis. Better educational advice is needed for adolescents, as this is thought to have an impact on their mental health.</em></p> 2024-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Arief Agus Triansyah, Azilla Aoranti Anugrah, Depa Iwa Hermansah, Lifia Ayu Marisa, Kurniawan Arip Alpa Rizki, Raisya Selviana, Sandy Sukmaya http://journal-laaroiba.com/ojs/index.php/alhayat/article/view/5658 Greater Occipital Nerve Blockade in Chronic Migraine: Meta-Analysis 2024-11-05T03:31:43+00:00 Dwiastri Iris Sarwastuti dwiastriirissarwastuti@gmail.com <p>Chronic migraine significantly impacts quality of life and remains a therapeutic challenge, with many patients experiencing limited relief from traditional treatments. Greater occipital nerve (GON) blockade has emerged as a potential intervention, utilizing bupivacaine to alleviate migraine frequency and severity. This meta-analysis assesses the efficacy of GON blockade in reducing headache days per month in patients with chronic migraine. A meta-analysis was conducted, encompassing four randomized, placebo-controlled studies published between 2014 and 2024. The studies included a total of 202 participants (105 in the intervention group and 97 in the placebo group) who received GON blockade with bupivacaine or a placebo. The primary outcome measured was the mean difference in monthly headache days between the intervention and placebo groups. Statistical heterogeneity across studies was also assessed. The pooled analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in monthly headache days in the GON blockade group compared to placebo, with an average difference of -5.7 days (95% CI: -8.5 to -2.9; p &lt; 0.0001). Individual studies demonstrated consistent reductions in headache days in the intervention group, with mean differences ranging from -1.1 to -12.8 days. Heterogeneity was moderate (I² = 30.3%), indicating some variability across studies but an overall trend favoring the intervention. This meta-analysis supports the efficacy of GON blockade with bupivacaine as a promising treatment option for chronic migraine, showing a meaningful reduction in headache frequency. While GON blockade demonstrates short-term benefits, further research with extended follow-up periods and larger, more diverse samples is recommended to evaluate its long-term effectiveness and generalizability. These findings suggest that GON blockade may offer substantial relief for patients suffering from chronic migraines, providing a potential alternative for those who have not responded to conventional therapies.</p> 2024-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Dwiastri Iris Sarwastuti