All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 1st International Confrence Medical and Health Science Halu Oleo (IMHO) on date September 23, 2023 in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi of Indonesia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Division (Section...

Stunting is a condition where a child has a length or height that is less than their age and the most common form of malnutrition in children. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between stunting and salivary flow rate with dental caries (def-t) in elementary school-age children in...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia that occurs due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Dyslipidemia is one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease and is often associated with diabetes mellitus. Statins are recommended by...

Nutrient intake is a direct factor influencing the nutritional status of toddlers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020, about 45.4 million children worldwide experienced wasting (low weight-for-height) and 38.9 million children were overweight. This study aimed to investigate the...

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, most of the focus has been on limiting the spread of severe acute disease. COVID-19 is thought to have a significant impact on physical, cognitive, mental, and social health status, even in people with minor symptoms of sickness. In terms of medical workers killed by Covid-19,...

Nutritional status represents the balance between nutrient intake and physiological and psychological needs. The central nervous system and brain require adequate nutrient supply. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between nutritional status, macronutrient intake, and depression symptoms...

Anxiety is a condition that arises due to a response to stress or conflict, leading to feelings of unease, worry, or fear. Adaptation is an essential requirement for the development of individual mental health. Medical students are those enrolled and engaged in the teaching-learning process within the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant global challenges, including in Indonesia. In rural areas, many Tehit people opt for traditional medicine like red fruit (Pandanus conoideus lam), or other remedies like buah taer (Anisoptera thurifera), buah kelapa hutan (Borassus heneanus), or sarang Semut...

Covid-19 disease has changed the health status of the world. Pregnant women are one of the groups at high risk of Covid-19 disease due to changes in the immune system and physiology during pregnancy which is vulnerable to infection. Restrictions on access to health services in a pandemic situation affect...

Physical activity causes an increase in oxygen consumption, increasing free radicals. As such, cellular conditions occur due to physiological imbalances between antioxidant levels and oxidants (free radicals or reactive oxygen species). The study aimed to explore factors influencing workers’ SOD (superoxide...

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is caused by the Dengue virus, transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the infectious diseases that remains a public health problem up to this day. Lantana plant (Lantana camara L.) is a type of wild plant that has...

Dengue infection is a health threat, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. In Indonesia, the morbidity and mortality rate due to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is increasing and the area of distribution is wider. This study aimed to determine the distribution of dengue morbidity and mortality...

Refractive errors are the leading cause of visual impairment in children. Therefore, determining the severity of the problem in every region is necessary for management strategy. However, there is a lack of data on the prevalence of refractive errors in children in Indonesia. This study aims to determine...

Hyperuricemia is a condition that describes an increase in uric acid levels in the body, increased uric acid levels in the blood beyond normal limits will cause pain or tenderness. Cocoa pod skin contains a number of antioxidants such as flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenols and tannins which can be used...

Previous studies have indicated that anxiety and dementia are correlated with a poorer quality of life. Therefore, it is important to pay attention because there is a lack of information regarding the prevalence and relationships of anxiety and dementia among older adults in institutions in Indonesia....

Maintaining optimal health through nutrition and healthy eating is crucial for a fulfilling life. Healthy Eating Index (HEI) serves as a measure of dietary adequacy based on recommended food intake guidelines. However, limited research has investigated the relationship between HEI and nutritional status...

Research related to correlation between consumption patterns of macronutrients as a risk factor for hypertension in coastal communities has been rarely studied. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for intake of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and obesity with the incidence...

Malaria is still a serious public health problem in the world, including Indonesia, because it is found with a fairly high prevalence. Malaria is a pathological condition caused by Plasmodium which is transmitted through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito. Subjects who live in endemic areas or have had...

Emergency conditions that occur in hospitals include safety and security emergencies, spills of materials and waste of hazardous and toxic materials (B3), failure of medical and non-medical equipment, hospital utility emergencies, and outbreaks/outbreaks/pandemic diseases. Types of disasters that can...

Stunting in children is a chronic nutritional problem caused by multifactors. Children with stunting will have difficulty achieving optimal physical and cognitive development. The prevalence in Indonesia shows that 1 in 3 children suffers from stunting. This study aims to determine predictors of stunting...

Childhood is the most vulnerable time for anxiety syndrome since anxiety syndrome will continue to adolescent, and 15-20% can cause trauma, decreased school performance, turnover of mental health disorders such as depression and early treatment due to psychiatric disorders. About 8% of children in the...

Dandruff is a condition where flaking of the skin occurs excessively on the scalp. The primary cause of dandruff is due to the development of Malassezia furfur fungus above normal level. One way to treat dandruff is to reduce the population of Malassezia furfur by using herbs that have antifungal activity....

Ischemic stroke caused by middle cerebral artery occlusion is a clinical syndrome that often occurs due to the larger diameter of the middle cerebral artery and more cerebral blood flow. The clinical degree of ischemic stroke patients is influenced by the extent and location of the lesion. Alberta Stroke...

This research aimed to assess the diagnostic value of hFABP in diagnosing the AMI in patients with the chest pain onset ≤6 hours. This diagnostic study was performed on 39 patients with the chest pain onset ≤6 hours in the Emergency Room of Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo hospital, Makassar from February 2015...