Gambaran Kadar Asam Urat, Glukosa Darah Dan Tingkat Pengetahuan Lansia Di Desa Samsam Kecamatan Kerambitan Kabupaten Tabanan

Abstract

Background Uric acid is an adjunct product of normal metabolism of the digestion of protein foods containing purines or from the decomposition of purines (damaged body cells), which should be excreted through the kidneys, feces or sweat. While blood glucose levels should be maintained in sufficient concentration to provide nutrients for the organs of the body. Conversely, too high glucose concentrations can also have negative effects such as osmotic diuresis and cell dehydration.The purpose of this study was to determine the description of uric acid levels, blood glucose and level of knowledge of the elderly in Samsam Village, Kerambitan District, Tabanan Regency.Method, The type of research used is descriptive. The population in this study were all elderly in Samsam village area with sample size of 57 samples. Sampling technique used Nonprobability Sampling and sampling with Accidental Sampling.Result.From 57 respondents, there were 14 men (25%), women 43 people (75%), age group ≤ 60 years were 18 persons (32%) and age group 60 years were 39 people (68% ). The results of examination of uric acid levels of respondents in the normal category of 7 people (12%) and high 50 people (88%). Blood Glucose Levels when the respondents were normal 52 people (91%) and high 5 people (9%). Knowledge of respondents was 22 people (39%) in good category and 35 people (61%) in medium category.Conclusion, as many as 88% of respondents have high uric acid levels, 9% of respondents have high blood glucose levels and 61% of respondents have knowledge in the category of being Keywords: Uric Acid Level, Blood Glucose, Elderly’s knowledge

Description Of Increased Uric Acid Levels In Ujung Tanduk Village Communities Before And After Drinking Tuak

“…Someone who is >40 years old will tend to experience an increase in uric acid if they do not have a healthy lifestyle. This is supported by research conducted by (Arjani, 2018), namely that 37 respondents out of 57 respondents in the age group > 60 years had high uric acid levels. The same research was also conducted by (Jaliana & Suhadi, 2018).…”

Upaya Peningkatan Kesehatan Dalam Siklus Kehidupan Manusia Melalui Pemeriksaan Asam Urat Pada Kelompok Lansia Di Posbindu Widuri, Mampang, Pancoran Mas, Depok

“…WHO dalam Arjani et al (2018) mengungkapkan prevalensi pengidap asam urat di Indonesia mencapai 81% dan kejadian asam urat yang terjadi sebelum usia 34 tahun adalah sebesar 32% dan di atas usia 34 tahun adalah sebesar 68%. Prevalensi kejadian asam urat semakin meningkat pada usia lebih dari 60 tahun diakibatkan menurunnya fungsi fisiologi, fisik, psikologi, life style dan konsumsi jenis makanan tidak sehat pada lansia (Dahroni et al, 2019;Harlina et al, 2020).…”

Gambaran Pengetahuan Lansia Tentang Asam Urat Di Puskesmas Dalu Sepuluh Kecamatan Tanjung Morawa Tahun 2022

“…Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan di Kecamatan Kerambitan tahun 2018, bahwa tingkat pengetahuan lansia tentang asam urat mayoritas memiliki pengetahuan sedang 35 responden (61,40%) (Arjani, 2018).…”

“…Sebagian dari responden hanya mengetahui penyebab dari makanan kacang, mereka baru tau setelah di berikan informasi tentang jenis sayuran, ikan dan daging yang bisa menyebabkan asam urat. Karena kurangnya informasi yang diberikan kepada lansia dari petugas kesehatan tentang penyakit asam urat menyebabkan lansia tidak mengetahui informasi tentang penyakit asam urat (Arjani, 2018).…”