The articles compiled in this proceedings volume were formally presented at the 3rd Lawang Sewu International Symposium 2024 on Medical and Health Sciences, convened on January 6th, 2025, at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Semarang City, Indonesia. Each submission underwent a comprehensive and independent...

There has long been recognition of how the weather affects human health and happiness. Numerous studies have been conducted on the relationship between weather and other health effects. The purpose of this study is to know the effect of weather on health. Electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar,...

Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Acitenobacter baumannii, Malassezia furfur and Candida albicans are the most common microbes that cause skin infections. The high number of skin infections cases causes the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, so it is necessary to search for new topical...

Mental health in adolescents needs special attention. Mental health disorders or depression are mental problems that are prone to occur in adolescent. Data in Indonesia shows that 6.1% of the Indonesian population aged 15 years and over experiences mental health problems. Islamic boarding schools are...

Irregular menstruation is a prevalent health issue among adolescent females, particularly those residing in Islamic boarding schools. Such menstrual irregularities can adversely impact both physical and emotional well-being, potentially affecting academic performance. Therefore, identifying effective...

Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders including asphyxia were the main cause of neonatal death in Indonesia and many studies have revealed factors associated with it. However, the association between the health system and respiratory and cardiovascular disorders was unclear. Therefore, this study...

During the COVID-19 epidemic, online learning serves as an alternative solution due to its accessibility from any location and at any time. Prolonged utilization of digital devices results in many ocular problems, with refractive error being the most prevalent. Medical students have a significant risk...

Background Clinical manifestations that appear in infant sleep disorders include decreased immunity, growth disorders, physical development, and have an impact on the growth and development of the baby’s brain which can cause sleep disorders that cause decreased sleep quality. The sleeping...

People Living with HIV (PLHIV), particularly among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in Indonesia, face significant mental health challenges, primarily due to social stigma and discrimination. Telenursing, utilizing common communication media like WhatsApp and telephone calls, has become an alternative...

Clove and cinnamon are two major plants with anti-diabetic effects. A significant lack of findings from recent discoveries that reveal the potency of plant combinations leads to an information gap regarding it. This study aims to uncover the effectiveness of infusion combination between clove and cinnamon....

One of the obstacles face by a woman when she want to use contraception after giving birth to her baby is the husband’s concent. Postpartum contraception aims to prevent pregnancy by using contraception immideatly in ten minutes after delivery of placenta and in 42 days postpartum to manage the distance...

Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have demonstrated considerable potential in enhancing various aspects of healthcare, including maternal care. While a growing body of research explores the role of mHealth in maternal health, limited evidence exists regarding its impact on frontline health workers,...

This study examines the effectiveness of educational media, specifically leaflets and PowerPoint presentations, in improving the knowledge of health cadres about pregnancy danger signs. Health cadres play a vital role in maternal and child health, particularly in recognizing early danger signs to prevent...

Technological developments provide opportunities for medical personnel and health workers to provide health services to patients through a digital platform with an application. The provision of telemedicine using applications has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. The practice of health services...

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, especially after ischemic heart disease. Physical activity, especially structured exercises such as Interval Walking Training (IWT), has shown potential in reducing the risk of stroke by improving cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and overall...

The transformation in the form and scope of healthcare services is a natural result of advancements in medical science, especially when considering the increasing capabilities in information technology and communication tools. Innovations in healthcare have significantly altered how we access and deliver...

The process of cleaning the swallow’s nest is done manually by workers using tongs that are moved by three main fingers, namely the thumb, index finger, and middle finger. This movement is done repeatedly and puts pressure on the median nerve of the wrist, which can cause CTS.CTS is a narrowing of the...

The ability of health cadres to recognize and respond promptly to pregnancy danger signs is vital to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. However, challenges in disseminating information effectively persist due to limited educational media. This qualitative study aimed to explore the educational...

Background HIV/AIDS threatens young people in Indonesia, 20.8% of young people between 15 and 24 years old have been infected. Comprehensive knowledge, positive attitudes, and positive perceptions about preventing HIV/AIDS are needed, so that young people have good practices to prevent...

In the last 3 years, cases of Leptospirosis have increased in Indonesia. There were reports of resistance to sulfamethoxazole and fosfomycin (types of antibiotics) against a small number of Leptospira serovars. Phyllanthus amarus is morphologically and phytochemically similar to P. niruri. P. amarus...

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomial infection in ICU patients which can result in a mortality rate exceeding 50%. A strategy to minimize the number of VAP incidents is by implementing a bundle (VAPb). Oral hygiene is one of the VAP bundle intervention that has been considered the most...

Blood loss occurs when women menstruate and its suggests a rapid depletion of iron stores. Erythrocytes require iron for maturation. When iron levels are low, erythrocyte reserves decrease. The longer the menstrual duration, the more blood comes out, which affects the quantity of red blood cells. This...

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the reproductive health of working mothers in the garment industry, with a case study of 53 working mothers in the CV. Interna Semarang garment factory. The factors studied include working conditions, stress levels, knowledge of reproductive health,...

The advancement of information technology has propelled developments in image processing, including the identification of textures or patterns, which are primary choices for detecting diseases such as brain tumors. However, epidemiological information in Indonesia remains severely limited. There-fore,...

Background: In forensic identification, age determination is a critical aspect to establish. Geometric morphometric (GM) is one of the approaches that can be utilized for age estimation. This study aims to analyze the differences in the shape and size of the L1 vertebra among different age groups using...

Adenotonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that is commonly performed in the ENT-KL department, aimed at extirpating adenoids and tonsils. Based on the AAO-HNS (American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery) guideline, indications for tonsillectomy are recurrent acute tonsillitis and OSAS...

Flavonoids, an essential class of phytochemicals in sappan wood, have significant pharmaceutical and medical applications. Despite the broad utility of the plant, current use is primarily focused on the bark, leaving other parts underexplored phytochemically. Understanding the bioactivity of various...

Background: Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease that can reduce a person’s quality of life. The incidence of osteoporosis worldwide is high, especially among the elderly. This is influenced by various factors, including knowledge. Lack of knowledge leads to negative behavior, such as insufficient...

Stroke is a major global health problem and one of the leading causes of death. In Asia and Indonesia, ischemic stroke has a higher prevalence than hemorrhagic stroke. Rational drug management is essential to improve the quality of health services, reduce medication errors, and accelerate patient recovery....

Communicable diseases in school children vary in different countries, both in type and morbidity. The most prevalent types of diseases are infections of the respiratory tract, digestive tract, blood vessels, skin, and also teeth and mouth. The aim of this study is to determine the contribution of environmental...

The injury that many female artistic gymnasts of Club Wimilia Semarang City suffer is an ankle joint injury which causes limited ROM (Range Of Motion) and less than optimal gymnasts during training. From these problems, the need for massage where the goal is to relax and restore the injury to its original...

“Black to Pink Gel” is a topical gel combination of turmeric extract and moringa leaf extract that has the potential as a tyrosinase enzyme inhibitor. This gel acts as a medication for hyperpigmented gingiva. This study aims to determine the most optimal concentration of the gel. This study used an experimental...

One of the problems faced by the elderly is the occurrence of cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment experienced in the elderly cannot be cured but can be prevented by applying modality therapy in the form of reminiscence therapy. This case study was conducted with a gerontic nursing care process...

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) type 2 is one of the chronic diseases whose prevalence continues to increase, both in Indonesia and the world. Effective diabetes management is essential to prevent serious complications, which often arise from the body’s inability to optimally control blood sugar...

Cyanide is a toxic compound that can cause disorders in the respiratory system, because the binding of cyanide to hemoglobin is higher than oxygen in the blood. If the cyanide level exceeds the endogenous antioxidant level, oxidative stress oxidative stress occurs which is characterized by increased...