{"title":"Formulation of Balm from Lemongrass Oil as Aromatherapy","authors":"Dian Furqani Hamdan, Indiani Pasomba","doi":"10.37276/sjph.v2i1.213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37276/sjph.v2i1.213","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to make a balm formulation from lemongrass essential oil as aromatherapy and to find the results of a physical evaluation of a balm made from lemongrass essential oil. This research uses the experimental method. The research was conducted at the STIKES Bhakti Pertiwi Pharmacy Laboratory, Luwu Raya Palopo. Data obtained from observations and results of laboratory examinations were computerized and presented in tabular form with explanations. The results showed that the preparation of lemongrass leaf balm, which included organoleptic tests, homogeneous tests, pH similarity tests, and irritation tests, resulted in several conclusions. First, formula A, with a concentration of 15% citronella essential oil, meets the requirements for topical balm preparation. Second, formula B, containing 20% citronella essential oil, meets the requirements for topical balm preparation. Third, formula C with a concentration of 25% citronella essential oil does not meet the requirements for topical balm preparation because the preparation undergoes separation between solid and liquid preparations. Therefore, it is recommended for further research to focus on observing the concentration of 25% citronella essential oil so that it can be successfully used as a balsam preparation using laboratory equipment. That is more supportive or can be combined with other chemical substances to make it more homogeneous. In addition, further research is needed regarding more efficient packaging so that it can be easily used by patients, namely in the form of balm sticks, so that the general public likes the aroma of lemongrass. Furthermore, research is needed on the storability test of lemongrass balm formulations.","PeriodicalId":221392,"journal":{"name":"SIGn Journal of Public Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124964903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Give Birth by Cesarean Section without Medical Indication","authors":"Raudhatun Nuzul, Noegroho Imam Santosa, Rahmayani Rahmayani","doi":"10.37276/sjph.v1i1.145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37276/sjph.v1i1.145","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to determine the factors influencing pregnant mothers to give birth by cesarean section without medical indication. This research is analytic with a cross-sectional study approach. Data were collected by survey method. This research was conducted at the Regional General Hospital dr. Zainoel Abidin in 2014. The population of this study was all pregnant mothers, with a total sample of 399 people. This study used univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data analysis using Chi-Square. The results showed that 60.7% of pregnant mothers chose to give birth by cesarean section without medical indication. In this case, the factors influencing the pregnant mother include a history of giving birth by cesarean section (p = 0.010) and education (p = 0.000). The most dominant variable is education (OR = 2, 499), which means a 2.5 times greater chance of a pregnant mother choosing to give birth by cesarean section without medical indication. Therefore, it is recommended for pregnant mothers and their families to increase their knowledge about giving birth by cesarean section. In addition, pregnant mothers should choose to give birth by cesarean section with a medical indication.","PeriodicalId":221392,"journal":{"name":"SIGn Journal of Public Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130275484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}