Cendana Medical Journal

The Effectiveness of Moringa oleifera Lam Extract Lotion in Promoting Healing of Second-Degree Burns in New Zealand White Rabbits

Nindy Bethinia Pellokila — 2025-07-16

Abstract

Background: Burns are an important health problem and are responsible for 265,000 deaths worldwide. Burn healing involves a complex set of processes that must be investigated intensively to improve outcomes, particularly healing time and scar quality. One of the plants that is often used by Indonesian people as traditional medicine is Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam).

Objective: Knowing the effectiveness of Moringa leaf extract lotion (Moringa Oleifera Lam) in accelerating the healing process of second degree burns in New Zealand White rabbits

Methods: This study used a true experimental design and the post-test-only controlled group, that is, data collection was carried out after the treatment. Analysis of the test results using T-test

Result: In the control group (P1) and the treatment group (P2), each consisted of 6 New Zealand White rabbits. Based on the modified Nagaoka criteria score, 6 rabbits were found in the treatment group with a score of 8 while in the control group there were 3 rabbits with a score of 5, 2 rabbits with a score of 6, and 1 with a score of 7

Conclusion: There is a significant difference between the treatment group and the control group where the p value <0.05 on the T-test

Keyword : Burns;Moringa oleifera lam; New Zealand White Rabbit; lotion

Correlation Between Communication Anxiety and Student Participation in Problem-Based Learning at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Nusa Cendana

Fikrama Avicena Rabbani — 2025-07-16

Background : Learning in medical faculty which has a stressfull environment will have negative effects and one of them is communication anxiety within students. Anxiety risks having a negative impact on students’ academic records, one of them in the form of PBL (Problem Based Learning) which emphasizes on tutorial based disscussions.

Goal : To identify the correlation between communication anxiety rates and students’ activities within PBL at Medical Faculty, Nusa Cendana University.

Method : This research is a quantitative research with a cohort prospective approach done on Medical Faculty Nusa Cendana University students class of 2019 by collecting PRCA-24 quesioners and PBL scores. Samples are gathered utilizing the simple random sampling with 43 respondants whom fullfill inclusive and exclusive requirements. The research was analyzed univaria-tly, bivariate-ly chi-square method.

Results: Research about the correlation between communication anxiety rates and student activeness in PBL obtained p-value = 0.092 (> ∝ = 0.05) and r = 0,249. This means that the communication anxiety rates does not always affect PBL activeness because there are still other factors that support each other, such as the adaptation process that affects students, facilitators and scenarios that affect activeness in PBL, and self-confidence that affects communication anxiety among students.

Conclusion : There has not been found any correlation between communication anxiety rates and students’ activities within Problem Based Learning at Medical Faculty Nusa Cendana University

Correlation Between Prolonged Mask Use and the Severity of Acne Vulgaris Among Medical Students at Nusa Cendana University During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Charlie Eunike Novanty Tungga — 2025-07-17

Abstract

Background: At the end of 2019, the Corona-virus Disease (COVID-19) spread through droplets and direct contact, causing a high rate of transmission so and it became a worldwide pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, health protocols are applied to the entire community, namely: wearing masks, social distancing, and washing hands. The use of masks for long durations can cause acne vulgaris or commonly known as maskne. Medical Faculty students have good knowledge so that they can carry out good Health protocols.

Objective: to determine the relationship between the duration of using masks on the severity of acne vulgaris in students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Nusa Cendana, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The research method is observational analytic using a cross-sectional design conducted on preclinical students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Nusa Cendana through a media zoom meeting, Google form, and taking direct facial photos by researchers, then the severity of acne vulgaris is assessed by a doctor. genital skin specialist. The sampling technique is purposive sampling, with the number of respondents being 76, and using the Chi Square test.

Results and discussion: From this study obtained 76 respondents. Respondents with a duration of wearing a mask <3 hours are 39 (51.3%), and respondents with a duration of wearing a mask >3 hours are 37 (48.7%). The results showed that the severity level of the acne vulgaris on students of the Faculty of Medicine Undana classified as mild are 54 people (71.1%), and moderate classification as many as 22 people (28.9%). The results of the bivariate test in this study obtained the results of p = 0.000 (p <0.05)

Conclusion: There is a relationship between the duration of wearing masks and the severity of acne vulgaris in medical students at the Nusa Cendana University during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applying the One Health Approach to Rabies Control in the Timor Archipelago, East Nusa Tenggara: A Literature Review on Epidemiology and Strategic Interventions

Maria Laurenci Fanny Permata Kale — 2025-07-17

Background: Rabies remains a fatal zoonotic threat in Indonesia, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), including Timor Island. Despite national efforts, the disease persists with rising incidence, especially in areas with high dog populations, limited vaccination coverage, and weak cross-sectoral coordination.

Objective: This review aims to assess the recent epidemiological trends of rabies in Timor Island and evaluate the effectiveness of One Health implementation in controlling the outbreak.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using data from 2010–2025 from sources such as WHO, FAO, Indonesian government agencies, and peer-reviewed journals. Keywords included “rabies,” “One health,” “NTT,” “Timor,” and “epidemiology.” Data were analyzed descriptively and thematically to identify gaps, risks, and strategic responses.

Results: Rabies remains endemic in Timor, with more than 50,000 dog bite cases and over 80 human deaths recorded between 2023–2024. Vaccination coverage in dogs remains as low as 17.6%, and there are only 324 vaccinators for the entire province. Social and cultural factors, such as free-roaming dogs and limited public awareness, contribute significantly to transmission. Implementation of One Health remains fragmented, with low community involvement and weak surveillance integration across sectors.

Conclusion: A locally adapted One health approach is urgently needed to eliminate rabies in Timor. Strengthening dog vaccination, integrating digital case reporting, engaging traditional leaders, and enforcing village-based regulations are key to effective rabies control.

Keywords: Rabies, Timor Island, One health, Dog Vaccination, Community Engagement, Indonesia