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The effect of albendazole toward anemia in children with soil-transmitted helminths infection in a remote and endemic area Sungkar, Saleha; Tambunan, Fitry B.J.; Gozali, Meutia N.; Kusumowidagdo, Gladys; Wahdini, Sri
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol 27, No 4 (2018): December
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Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infections lead to nutritional disorder and anemia among children. Albendazole 400 mg is used to control STH, although it has a low cure rate for Trichuris trichiura. The effectiveness of albendazole could be increased by giving a dose of 400 mg for 3 consecutive days. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the triple-dose albendazole 400 mg course in decreasing STH and anemia prevalence.Methods: This study used an experimental comparative design conducted in July 2016 and January 2017 in Perobatang Village, Southwest Sumba, Indonesia. Children aged 1–15 years were asked to collect fecal samples to be examined using a Kato-Katz method. Hemoglobin level (Hb) was tested using a rapid test diagnostic strip. STH positive subjects were given 400 mg of albendazole for 3 days witnessed by the researchers. Six months after, the stool samples and Hb levels were re-examined (post-test).Results: From the 156 subjects examined (pretest), the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm were 65.4%, 55.8%, and 15.4%, respectively, and the prevalence of anemia was 71.2%. On post-test, the prevalence of A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, and hookworm decreased to 8.3%, 12.8%, and 0%, respectively, and the prevalence of anemia decreased to 25%. There was a significant difference in the prevalence of STH infection and anemia before and after the administration of triple-dose albendazole (p=0.001).Conclusion: The triple-dose albendazole is effective in reducing the prevalence of STH and anemia in children with STH infection.
The burden of ocular diseases in an underdeveloped village in Southwest Sumba, Eastern Indonesia, 2016 Sitompul, Ratna; Lestari, Yeni D.; Siregar, Simon; Ayudianingrum, Asti; Isfiyanto, Isfiyanto; Kusumowidagdo, Gladys; Sari, Della P.; Matiur, Eiko B.; Sungkar, Saleha
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol 26, No 4 (2017): December
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Background: Prevalence estimates of ocular diseases in a given district are important to plan the programs of eye care services. This study aimed to describe the burden of ocular diseases as an initial step in improving eye care services in underdeveloped areas in Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among residents of Perobatang Village in Southwest Sumba district in July 2016. Eye examinations were conducted by ophthalmologists, and visual acuity was measured by optometrists. Participants were provided with appropriate treatment according to diagnosis. Surgical services were offered two months after the examination.Results: After eximining a total of 667 of 1,459 (46%) residents, the result showed that the most frequent ocular problems were presbyopia (30.8%), cataract (12.8%), refractive error (11.3%), and pterygium (10.7%). The proportion of myopia was 5.9%, hyperopia was 5.0%, and astigmatism was 2.2%. Moreover, the proportion of blindness was 10%. Cataract caused blindness in 44 participants. Other causes of blindness included age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy, optic atrophy, glaucoma, retinal detachment and trauma.Conclusion: The burden of ocular problems in Perobatang Village, Southwest Sumba, Eastern Indonesia was high. These findings showed the importance of public health action from local government and non-governmental organizations to improve eye care services in Southwest Sumba district.
Co-Authors Ayudianingrum, Asti Gozali, Meutia N. Isfiyanto, Isfiyanto Matiur, Eiko B. R. Sapto Hendri Boedi Soesatyo Ratna Sitompul Saleha Sungkar Sari, Della P. Sri Wahdini Tambunan, Fitry B.J. Yeni D. Lestari, Yeni D.