Spearman Rank Correlation Test Research Articles

CORRELATION BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX WITH BLOOD PRESSURE SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC STUDY IN FACULTY OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITAS SWADAYA GUNUNG JATI

Background: An increase in body mass index significantly excess fat in the body. It can affect blood pressure through sympathetic nerve pathways, renin-angiostensin and inflammation. Fat deposits on blood vessel walls cause atherosclerosis, narrowing, increasing blood pressure, and increasing heart work. So that BMI can be a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease. Objective: Knowing the correlation between body mass index and blood pressure in medical students of Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati (UGJ) Methods: This research is an analytic observational study with a Cross Sectional design. The correlation analysis method uses the Spearman rank correlation test. The measuring instruments used include weight scales, microtoice, and digital tension. Respondents totaled 262 preclinic students from the Faculty of Medicine UGJ. Results: Based on the spearman rank correlation test, a significant correlation was found between body mass index with systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The p-value for both is (p=0.000), indicating a correlation. The strength of the correlation was weak positive with values of (r=0.375) for systolic blood pressure and (r=0.337) for diastolic blood pressure. That is, higher the BMI of a person, the higher the blood pressure. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation with weak positive strength between body mass index with systolic and diastolic blood pressure in Medical Students. Keywords: Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, Faculty od Medicine, Hypertension, Obesity

The Correlation Of Competence, Independence, Accountability And Compliance With The Code Of Ethics With The Auditor Performances In Inspectorate Of Bengkulu City

The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between competence, independence, accountability, and compliance with the code of ethics with the auditor performances in Inspectorate of Bengkulu City. The relationship can be determined by analyzing the correlation between the four variables with the performance of auditors by distributing questionnaires to professional auditor. The analysis method used in this study was Rank Spearman Correlation Test.
 Partial correlation test results on the four independent variables, it is known that which has the closest correlation with the auditor performances in Inspectorate of Bengkulu Province is accountability, with a value of correlation is 0.691. Furthermore Spearman rank correlation test for all independent variables with the auditor performances showed a correlation coefficient 0.697 with a degree of error (α = 5%) where the count rs > rs table. This means that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, so it can be concluded that: there is a real and significant correlation between competence, independence, accountability and compliance with the code of ethics with the auditor performances in Inspectorate of Bengkulu City.

The Influence of Sports Habits on Stress Levels of Medical Faculty Students in Surakarta City

Stress is a problem in everyday life that is familiar to everyone, especially medical students. Exercise can reduce stress and improve mental health. If exercise is carried out routinely and regularly, it can reduce the activity of the sympathetic nerves and hypothalamic pituitary adrenals. This study aims to determine the effect of exercise habits on stress levels in students at the Faculty of Medicine in Surakarta City. The research used an analytical observational design with a cross sectional approach, with a sample size of 136 respondents consisting of 4 groups/generations. This research uses observation, interviews and questionnaires. Obtaining data from direct interviews with several students who were samples from this research was to identify exercise habits with the IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) which were classified into 3, namely light, moderate, high and the level of stress experienced by students using the KPDS (Kessler questionnaire Psychological Distress Scale). The research results were tested using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient test. The results of the research show that there is an influence of exercise habits on the stress levels of Medical Faculty students, with a value of sig. (1-tailed) is 0.009, this value is smaller than the critical limit α = 0.01 (0.009 < 0.01), meaning there is a significant relationship or influence between exercise habits and stress levels.

Christian Nurses' Calling and Career Commitment in Indonesia: A Cross Sectional Study

Calling is a strategy for discovering the purpose and significance of every individual, including the nurse. The awareness of a calling can motivate nurses to commit to a career. The greater nurses' awareness of their calling, the greater their devotion and sense of purpose in their work. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between calling and career commitment among Christian nurses in Indonesia. The study utilized a quantitative correlational method and cross-sectional approaches utilizing online survey technique. Accidental sampling was utilized, obtaining 96 Indonesian Christian nurses. The instruments were the Indonesian version of the Calling and Vocation Questionnaire (CVQ) (Alpha Cronbach = 0.873) and the Career Commitment Scale (CCS) questionnaire (Alpha Cronbach = 0.820). Data was analyzed using descriptive and bivariate analysis using Spearman rank correlation test. This study discovered a moderately positive correlation between a nurse's calling and career commitment (p = 0.001; r = 0.362). It is suggested that future research investigates other factors that may affect the nurse's career commitment. Understanding one's own calling as a nurse and acting on it is essential to increasing nurses' commitment to their profession.

Gender, Ethnicity, Family Socio-Economics, and Grit (A Islamic Higher Education Students Context)

Grit is a non-cognitive factor that is crucial in achieving success in education. The purpose of this study is to verify differences in grit and its two aspects (consistency and perseverance) between gender and ethnicity in Islamic higher education students. The study also verified the correlation between parents' education levels, family economic background, grit total, consistency of interest, and perseverance of effort. This research is field research with a quantitative approach. The participants amounted to 267 students of Antasari State Islamic University. Convenience techniques and snowballing sampling determined participants. Researchers used descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis H, and Spearman's Rank Correlation test to analyze the data. The results showed no significant differences in total grit levels and its aspects between gender and ethnicity (Sig.>0.005). Dayak ethnic minorities are more persistent and grittier than the majority ethnicity, Banjar, but not significant. Parental education does not correlate with total grit and both aspects. The influence of gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic background on grit is also determined by the type of education students attend.

Correlation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Actions of Coffee Farmers in Implementing Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) in Solok District

Implementation of Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) in coffee farming as an effort to increase productivity. However, many farmers do not apply good cultivation techniques in their farming activities. research aims to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and actions of farmers in implementing GAP. The method used was a survey and sampling technique using non-probability sampling (saturated sampling) of 120 Arabica coffee farmers in Lembah Gumanti and Pantai Cermin Districts, Solok Regency. Data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics from the results of frequency distribution tables and correlation analysis using Spearman Rank correlation test calculations. The analysis results show that farmers' knowledge of implementing GAP is high, and farmers' attitudes are quite good, while farmers' actions in implementing GAP are in the inappropriate category. Correlation analysis shows a significant relationship (significance 0.05) between knowledge, attitudes, and attitudes towards farmer actions (p= 0.00). There is no significant relationship between knowledge and action (p=0.974). In implementing GAP, farmers need to be given continuous counseling so that their attitudes and knowledge improve and farmers have high motivation to implement GAP.

Hubungan Kemampuan Adaptasi Kerja dengan Penerapan Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja Perawat

The Hospital occupational health and safety programs’ objectives to guarantee and protecting the nurses’ health and safety. However, nurses need to adapt regarding the working conditions to implement the nursing service optimally. This study aims to identify the relationship between the nurses' working adaptability and the implementation of occupational health and safety among associate nurses. This study was a quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique employed in this study was purposive sampling with a sample size of 103 associate nurses choosen by using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instruments employed to measure adaptability and application of occupational health and safety was questionnaires that has been tested for validity and reliability. This study has been ethically approved through ethical clearance number 070/5630/RSUDW. The data analyzed employed in this study was Rank Spearman Correlation test. The study results found that the majority of nurses showed have a good working adaptability (86 peoples;83,5%), the occupational health and safety implementation (88 peoples, 85,4%) by p-value = 0.000; r = 0.780 which means there is a significant relationship between the nurses' working adaptability and the implementation of occupational health and safety with a strong positive relationship. Nurses are expected to implement occupational health and safety optimally in order to improve the quality of nursing care services delivered to patients.

C‐Reactive Protein Level as a Novel Serum Biomarker in Sarcopenia

Background. The role of C‐reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker, in the development of sarcopenia remains uncertain. Methods. This cross‐sectional research involved the enrollment of 207 patients, classified into two groups: 74 patients with sarcopenia and 133 patients without sarcopenia. Clinical data of the participants, including hand grip strength, walking speed, appendicular lean mass (ALM), and calf circumference, were collected and recorded. We evaluated the extent to which CRP levels are associated with the risk of sarcopenia using both univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. Besides, the correlation between CRP levels, hand grip strength, ALM, and walking speed was examined using the Spearman rank correlation test. Moreover, we have employed the Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis technique to explore the causal relationship between CRP levels and the occurrence of sarcopenia. Results. The sarcopenia group showed a higher proportion of older women, with significant differences in anemia prevalence, calf circumference, gait speed, ALM, hand grip strength, and elevated CRP levels compared to the control group. Logistic regression analyses identified CRP as an independent risk factor for sarcopenia (OR: 1.151, 95% CI:1.070−1.238, and P < 0.001). Correlation analysis results revealed a noteworthy inverse association with hand grip strength (R = −0.454 and P < 0.001), ALM (R = −0.426 and P < 0.001), and walking speed (R = −0.431 and P < 0.001). MR analysis provided further evidence of a significant detrimental link between genetically predicted CRP levels and essential sarcopenia characteristics, with consistent results across various statistical models. Conclusions. Our study uncovered strong evidence supporting a noteworthy inverse association and causality between CRP concentrations and sarcopenia, indicating that CRP has the potential to serve as a biomarker for sarcopenia.

Estimation of Serum Adenosine Deaminase Levels as a Marker for Risk Assessment and Immunomodulation in Patients with Diabetic Foot

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers are critical complications of uncontrolled diabetes, with peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and immune suppression as primary contributing factors. Adenosine Deaminase (ADA), an enzyme, has been identified as a promising marker for cell-mediated immunity. Its estimation may serve as a predictive marker for immunomodulation, which, in turn, leads to complications among individuals with diabetes. Aim: To estimate serum ADA levels in diabetic patients without diabetic foot and diabetic patients with diabetic foot. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate the association of ADA serum levels with glucose, Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c), and the severity of wounds. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the central laboratory Department of Biochemistry at Krishna Rajendra Hospital (KR Hospital), Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, India, from August to September 2021. The study included diabetic foot cases (n=45) and Type 2 diabetes patients on regular follow-up in the Department of Medicine without diabetic foot and any other complications (n=45). Venous blood samples were analysed for ADA, glucose, HbA1c, and complete blood count. The data were statistically analysed using the Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman rank correlation test. Results: The present study observed a higher incidence of diabetic foot among males. It showed a statistically significant increase in serum ADA, HbA1C, and neutrophil count in patients with diabetic foot compared to patients with diabetes without diabetic foot ulcers, with mean Standard Deviation (SD) of 71.79±25.11, 11.53±3.11%, and 75.91±9.77%, respectively. Serum ADA exhibited a positive correlation with HbA1C and different grades of ulcers. Conclusion: The present study demonstrated a significantly increased serum ADA in diabetic ulcers and a positive correlation with different grades of ulcers. This finding contributes to a better understanding of the disease's pathogenesis at different stages. Furthermore, the positive correlation between ADA and HbA1C levels may play an important role in predicting the glycaemic and immunological status of these patients

CORRELATION OF ACADEMIC STRESS WITH OLIGOMENORRHEA IN FEMALE MEDICAL STUDENTS

Introduction: Oligomenorrhea is defined as an irregular menstrual cycle of more than 35 days or only experiencing 4 to 9 menstrual cycles in a year. According to research involving 12,964 women of childbearing age in China, it was found that 1,579 women (12.2%) experienced oligomenorrhea. Risk factors for oligomenorrhea are poor nutritional status, namely BMI < 18.5 or ≥ 25, excessive physical activity, high levels of stress (around 20%), and late age at menarche. Various studies have found a relationship between stress and abnormal menstrual cycles. Objective: To determine the relationship between academic stress and oligomenorrhea in female students at the Faculty of Medicine, Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Class of 2019. Method: Analytical observational research with a cross-sectional approach. The population for this research is all 7th-semester female students at the Faculty of Medicine, Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, class of 2019, with a total sample of 32 female students taken using simple random sampling. The independent variable is academic stress while the dependent variable is oligomenorrhea. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis used the Spearman Rank correlation test. Result: A total of 20 respondents (62.5%) experienced moderate levels of academic stress, 3 respondents (9.4%) experienced low levels of academic stress, and 9 respondents (28.1%) experienced high levels of academic stress. For the menstrual cycle from August to October 2022, 23 female students (71.9%) experienced normal menstrual cycles, and 9 female students (28.1%) experienced oligomenorrhea. The results of the Spearman Rank correlation test obtained a significance value of 0.023. Conclusion: There is a relationship between academic stress and oligomenorrhea in students at the Faculty of Medicine, Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Class of 2019.

Gaps in cancer care in a multi-ethnic population in Sarawak, Borneo: A central referral centre study.

The state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo in East Malaysia, in working towards developing and strengthening cancer services through a holistic patient-centred approach, must focus on the comprehensive needs of cancer patients by taking into account the psycho-social, cultural and spiritual aspects of Sarawak's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population. A 42-item survey questionnaire was developed and validated with a total of 443 patients. The perceived importance of information provided and level of patient satisfaction were assessed with a 5-point Likert scale in 10 domains (Diagnosis, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Systemic therapy, Clinical trials, Pain management, Treatment monitoring, Psychosocial support, Sexual care and fertility issues, and Financial support). A Spearman's rank correlation test was applied to determine the correlation between response in both item and domain categories for perceived importance and satisfaction. Overall, patients were more satisfied with information related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and surgery but less satisfied with information pertaining to sexual aspects of care and family planning, psycho-social support and financial support. The majority of patients were satisfied with the level of treatment-related information received but preferred the information to be delivered in more easily comprehendible formats. Sexual aspects of care and family planning, psychosocial support and treatment monitoring post-discharge were perceived as important but seldom addressed by health care professionals due to lack of professional counsellors, social workers and clinical nurse specialists. Many patients face financial toxicity following a cancer diagnosis, particularly when diagnosed with advanced cancer requiring complex multi-modality treatment. Cancer patients in Sarawak have various unmet information needs. Written information and educational videos in local indigenous languages may be more suitable for Sarawak's multi-ethnic population. Sexual aspects of care and family planning are challenging but essential topics to discuss, in particular due to the high prevalence of breast and cervical cancer amongst young women of reproductive age in Sarawak. Financial assessment and information on support services offered by government and non-government organisations should be provided to eligible patients. A holistic needs assessment of each patient at time of diagnosis and support through their cancer journey requires a multi-disciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals including clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists, counsellors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians and social workers.

Analysis of bone single-photon emission CT/CT and diffusion-weighted MR imaging in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: focusing on the correlation between standardized uptake values and apparent diffusion coefficient values.

The purpose of this study is to investigate bone SPECT/CT and diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DWI) in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), focusing on the correlation between standardized uptake values (SUVs) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. Twenty-nine patients with MRONJ who underwent SPECT/CT and DWI were included in this study. SUVs (maximum and mean) with SPECT/CT, and ADC values (maximum, mean and minimum) with DWI were analyzed on characteristics in MRONJ, such as stage, location, medication and underlying disease, by Mann-Whitney U test. Furthermore, the correlation between SUVs and ADC values for characteristics in MRONJ were assessed by Spearman's rank correlation test for nonparametric data. A p-value lower than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. SUVs and ADC values have no significant differences for all characteristics in MRONJ. Negative correlations were found in all cases and in stage 2 cases, and no correlations were found in stage 3 cases. In addition, negative correlations were found in maxillary cases, mandibular cases, non-bisphosphonate cases, osteoporosis cases, and malignant tumor cases. In conclusion, this study found multiple correlations between SUVs and ADC values in MRONJ, especially in stage 2. Suggesting that ADC values and SUVs may change with disease progression and the possibility of predicting MRONJ progression by SUVs and ADC values.

Asian flush is a potential protective factor against COVID-19: a web-based retrospective survey in Japan.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), first reported in December 2019, spread worldwide in a short period, resulting in numerous cases and associated deaths; however, the toll was relatively low in East Asia. A genetic polymorphism unique to East Asians, Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 rs671, has been reported to confer protection against infections. We retrospectively investigated the association between the surrogate marker of the rs671 variant, the skin flushing phenomenon after alcohol consumption, and the timing of COVID-19 incidence using a web-based survey tool to test any protective effects of rs671 against COVID-19. A total of 807 valid responses were received from 362 non-flushers and 445 flushers. During the 42 months, from 12/1/2019 to 5/31/2023, 40.6% of non-flushers and 35.7% of flushers experienced COVID-19. Flushers tended to have a later onset (Spearman's partial rank correlation test, p = 0.057, adjusted for sex and age). Similarly, 2.5% of non-flushers and 0.5% of flushers were hospitalized because of COVID-19. Survival analysis estimated lower risks of COVID-19 and associated hospitalization among flushers (p = 0.03 and <0.01, respectively; generalized Wilcoxon test). With the Cox proportional hazards model covering 21 months till 8/31/2021, when approximately half of the Japanese population had received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) of COVID-19 incidence was estimated to be 0.21 (0.10-0.46) for flusher versus non-flusher, with adjustment for sex, age, steroid use, and area of residence. Our study suggests an association between the flushing phenomenon after drinking and a decreased risk of COVID-19 morbidity and hospitalization, suggesting that the rs671 variant is a protective factor. This study provides valuable information for infection control and helps understand the unique constitutional diversity of East Asians.

Comparison of pain intensity measurements among patients with low-back pain

<p>Pain intensity is the most frequently assessed health domain in clinical studies among patients with low-back pain. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Numeric rating scale (NRS) have been the mostly used measurement tools for pain intensity. We proposed to correlate these instruments to a generic health-related quality of life measurement tool in order to show the scale with superior clinical relevance.</p>. <p>We used cross-sectional, convenience sampling. 120 patients with chronic low-back pain administered the 29-item Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Profile with NRS included, and the VAS scale in the National Institute of Mental Health, Neurology and Neurosurgery. We determined the correlation between PROMIS domain T-scores and VAS and NRS scores.</p>. <p>We performed Spearman rank correlation test to calculate the correlation coefficient. We found VAS scales measuring pain had weak to moderate correlations with all PROMIS health domains (r = 0.24&ndash;0.55). Therefore, we compared correlation of PROMIS domain scores with PROMIS pain intensity numeric rating scale and VAS scales. PROMIS domains had moderate to strong correlations with pain intensity scale (r = 0.45&ndash;0.71). PROMIS physical function short form [r = &ndash;0.65, 95% CI (&ndash;0.75) &ndash; (&ndash;0.55)] and PROMIS pain interference short form (r = 0.71, 95% CI 0.63 &ndash; 0.79) had the strongest correlation with pain intensity item.</p>. <p>NRS has showed greater correlation with PROMIS domain T-scores than VAS scale. This may prove that NRS has greater connection to another health domains, thus it correlated more to health-related quality of life than visual scale. We recommend NRS to use in further clinical studies conducted among patients with low-back pain.</p>.

Critical evaluation of YouTube videos regarding the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept: A content-quality analysis

Statement of problemRehabilitation of complete edentulous arches by using the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept is a well-established procedure. Considering the popularity of YouTube as a source for health-related information, a thorough investigation of the content-quality and reliability of videos regarding the all-on-4 concept is lacking. PurposeThe purpose of this cross-sectional analysis was to critically appraise the content-quality and reliability of YouTube videos regarding the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept as a source of information for patients, students, and dentists. Material and methodsA comprehensive search was performed on the YouTube website using the specific keyword “All-on-4,” which was identified as the most appropriate search term by the Google Trends website. Only English language videos regarding the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept were included for systematic analyses. Following the eligibility criteria, the included videos were assessed for their demographic characteristics and quality-content. Based on the content score, the videos were categorized as low content (LC) and moderate + high content (MHC) groups. Further, qualitative analyses were performed by using the DISCERN tool and a global quality (GQ) scale. Statistical analyses were conducted by using the Mann-Whitney U test and the Spearman correlation analysis (α=.05). ResultsOf 250 screened videos, only 73 were eligible for final analyses. The included videos presented an average 123 846 (range, 4 to 3 182 404) views with a mean duration of 528 (range, 12 to 1699) seconds. In addition, the average number of likes was 1122 (range, 0 to 3300), but, remarkably, none of the included videos received any dislikes. Overall, the mean content-quality score was 6.2 ±3.8, thus indicating low-quality content. The average DISCERN and GQ scores were 47.73 ±9.94 and 3.41 ±0.95, with the Spearman rank correlation test showing a strong positive correlation (r=.732; P<.001) among the total obtained scores. Moreover, statistically significant differences were reported between the LC and MHC groups for both DISCERN and GQ scores (P<.001). ConclusionsThe reliability of YouTube videos regarding the all-on-4 dental implant treatment concept is questionable, as they exhibit poor content-quality, thus making them an unreliable source for patients, students, and dentists seeking accurate information.

Post-Chemotherapy Clinical Perianal Infection Features in Patients with Acute Leukemia

Objective: This study aims to examine the incidence of post-chemotherapy perianal infection and its influencing factors in patients with acute leukemia.&lt;br&gt;Methods: A total of 243 patients with acute leukemia who underwent chemotherapy in the Three Gorges Hospital affiliated to Chongqing University, China, between January 2019 and December 2020 were selected as study subjects. In the present retrospective study, patients with post-chemotherapy perianal infection were monitored, and the perianal infection rate and clinical features of perianal infection were determined. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test, and the influencing factors of post-chemotherapy perianal infection in patients with acute leukemia were evaluated using logistic analysis.&lt;br&gt;Results: A total of 24 patients (9.88%) with acute leukemia suffered post-chemotherapy perianal infection. Age, basic perianal disease (hemorrhoids) history, constipation, diarrhea, duration of agranulocytosis, and length of hospital stay were compared among the patients. Perianal disease classification, perianal ultrasound, colonoscopy, postoperative pathology, and other clinical data were compared and discussed in relation to the occurrence and development of the disease. The results showed that there were no significant differences in perianal infection degrees between genders and among different types of leukemia (p &gt; 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in age, pain score, minimum white blood cell count, deficiency duration, and length of hospital stay among patients with different degrees of infection. The Spearman rank correlation test showed that the perianal infection degree was positively correlated with the highest hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level (p &lt; 0.05). The difference was statistically significant; the higher the maximum hs-CRP/procalcitonin levels, the more serious the perianal infection.&lt;br&gt;Conclusions: Perianal infections are common in the procession of chemotherapy or myelosuppression. This is worthy of clinical recognition. Early recognition of perianal infection and the strengthening of infection risk factor control may be beneficial to improving the subjective feelings of patients with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy.

The relationship between self ac The relationship between self acceptance and body dissatisfaction among female adolescent Tiktok users in the city of Makassar

The more TikTok social media users among teenage girls, the more it will influence self acceptance of their bodies. TikTok social media can be one of the triggers for a person's dissatisfaction with their body shape due to visual content that influences the individual. This research aims to find out the relationship between self acceptance and body dissatisfaction in teenage girls who use TikTok in the city of Makassar. The research method used is a quantitative research method. The subjects in this research were teenage girls using the social media TikTok aged 11-18 years and domiciled in the city of Makassar (N = 400) who were obtained using accidental sampling techniques. Research data was tested using the Spearman rank correlation test. The measuring instruments used are the self acceptance scale and the body dissatisfaction scale. The results of the research show that there is a negative relationship between self acceptance and body dissatisfaction among teenage girls who use TikTok in the city of Makassar, amounting to (r) -0.868 with a significance level of 0.000. This research illustrates that the higher self-acceptance, the lower body dissatisfaction. The results of this research contribute to adolescent girls increasing positive self acceptance so that they can accept their bodies, thereby reducing the risk of negative things occurring due to a lack of self acceptance, one of which is body dissatisfaction. Teenagers can start by using TikTok social media wisely so that it has a positive effect on themselves. The conclusion is that from the research results, it was found that there was a negative relationship between self-acceptance and body dissatisfaction in teenage girls who use TikTok in Makassar city.

Correlation between Energy and Protein Intake with Stunting Incidence in Toddlers

Stunting is a nutritional problem that occurs in Indonesia. Stunting is a condition of physical growth failure caused by chronic nutritional problems that occur for a long time. This study aimed to determine the relationship between energy and protein intake with the incidence of stunting. This study used a cross-sectional study design with a sample of 41 toddlers. The results obtained were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test and multiple linear regression tests. There is a positive and significant relationship between energy intake and the incidence of stunting, as shown by the correlation coefficient of 0,72 (p-value = 0,00); in other words, the better the nutritional status (not stunting). There is a positive and significant relationship between protein intake and stunting as indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0,79 (p value = 0,00), in other words, the better the nutritional status (not stunting). Based on the results of multiple linear regression tests, a coefficient of determination of R Square = 0,79 was obtained, which means that the variables of energy intake and protein intake affect the incidence of stunting by 79%.

The Relationship between HbA1c and Glucosuria in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Patients

Diabetes mellitus is a condition of abnormalities in blood glucose metabolism that can cause various macroangiopathy complications such as disorders of the peripheral blood vessels, heart blood vessels, cerebral blood vessels as well as microangipathic complications such as diabetic retinopathy disorders, nephropathy and neuropathy. HbA1c describes the level of sugar in the blood for the last 3 months. Glucose is not found in normal urine because it is reabsorbed back into the blood vessels by renal filtration. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between HbA1c levels and glucosuria in people with diabetes mellitus. The design of this study is a cross-sectional approach to DM patients. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data analysis was carried out by means of Spearman's rank correlation test. Results Correlation analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between HbA1c levels and glucosuria in DM patients p-value 0.005 with a coefficient value of 0.597. The conclusion from this study is that there is a significant relationship with a strong correlation strength and a positive correlation direction for DM sufferers.

Nutritional Status Correlated with the Development of Toddlers Aged 24-60 Months

Nutritional status is one of the physical variables that affects a child's growth and development. Considering that children are still in the process of growing and developing, it is crucial that their nutritional demands are addressed to the fullest extent possible. The purpose of this study was to determine how nutritional status and the development of toddlers aged 24 and 60 months related one another. Cross-sectional study was employed as the methodology of the study. 20 toddlers was served as the sample, which was collected through complete sampling at the Posyandu in Kuningan Village, Kanigoro District, and Blitar Regency. The Spearman Rank correlation test was used to examine the data. The study's findings indicated a correlation between nutritional status and toddlers' development aged of 24 and 60 months. Good category of nutritional status of the Toddlers showed good development results appropriate to their age. The recommendation of this research is for parents to pay more attention to nutritional intake and provide stimulation according to their toddler's development so that disorder in the developmental stage will not be occurred.