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This study aims to determine the level of patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services at the Bobotsari Community Health Center. Patient satisfaction is an important indicator that reflects the quality of healthcare services. This research employed a quantitative descriptive method using a SERVQUAL-based questionnaire, consisting of five dimensions: tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. A total of 100 outpatient respondents were selected through accidental sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine satisfaction scores for each dimension. The results showed that the tangible dimension achieved 80.57% and the reliability dimension achieved 82%, both categorized as very satisfied. Meanwhile, responsiveness (79.02%), assurance (79.05%), and empathy (77.95%) were categorized as satisfied. The overall average satisfaction level was 79.72%, indicating that patients were generally satisfied with the pharmaceutical services. However, several aspects such as service speed, communication clarity, and personal attention from staff still require improvement. The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining service quality to achieve better patient experiences and public trust.

Research at Diponegoro University found that 66.7% of 63 respondents experienced neck pain due to using a laptop for more than 4 hours. Prolonged laptop use can negatively impact health from an ergonomic perspective, as the recommended maximum usage is 2 hours per day. However, students often maintain non-ergonomic positions for extended periods. This study aimed to determine the relationship between laptop use and neck pain among Diploma Three Nursing Students at Abulyatama University, Aceh. The research utilized an analytical, cross-sectional design, with a population of 556 students and a sample of 85 students, selected through purposive random sampling. The research was conducted at Abulyatama University from May 15 to June 2, 2025, and data was collected using a questionnaire with a Numeric Rating Scale. Analysis involved both univariate and bivariate methods using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that among 85 respondents, 44 (95.7%) experienced moderate pain, 8 (40.0%) had mild pain, and 8 (42.1%) reported severe pain. Statistical analysis indicated a significant correlation (p=0.000) between laptop use and neck pain. In conclusion, there is a strong relationship between laptop use and complaints of neck pain among university students. The research is expected to raise student awareness about the health risks associated with prolonged and improper laptop use, encourage better posture, and serve as a reference about limiting laptop use and improving ergonomics.

Hypertension is categorized as one of the most widespread chronic non-infectious conditions among the elderly and can heighten the risk of serious complications. A non-pharmacological strategy that may be implemented to manage hypertension is the administration of boiled moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera), which are known among scientific communities for possessing antioxidant agents and potent bioactive molecules that function synergistically in maintaining cardiovascular stability and decreasing arterial pressure. This empirical study sought to examine how far the intake of boiled moringa leaves contributes to reducing blood pressure values in hypertensive older adults living within Meunasah Papeun Village, situated in Krueng Barona Jaya Subdistrict, Aceh Besar District. The statistical evaluation showed a significant p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), confirming a substantial effect under a quantitative quasi-experimental approach applying the One Group Pretest-Posttest model. The research sample included 20 participants chosen from a total population of 77 individuals through purposive sampling. The investigation took place from May 27 to June 25. Data were obtained using observation forms, standard operating procedures (SOP) for moringa leaf preparation, and manual sphygmomanometer readings. The findings revealed that prior to the application of treatment, the mean systolic blood pressure reached a level of 193.30 mmHg, whereas following the intervention it displayed a considerable decrease, it fell to 129.75 mmHg. The mean diastolic pressure also exhibited a decrease from 94.00 mmHg, confirming the notable influence of moringa leaf decoction in controlling hypertension. In summary, moringa leaf infusion proved effective in lowering blood pressure among elderly individuals suffering from hypertension. It is recommended that patients regularly consume boiled moringa leaves when experiencing increased blood pressure, that community health services provide education regarding non-pharmacological hypertension management through moringa leaf decoction, and that further research explore this topic with broader variables.

In a study conducted at MIN 25 Aceh Besar, it was found that dental caries problems often occur in class IV students, with a significant influence from the lack of adequate knowledge, attitudes, and actions related to oral health. This cross-sectional analytic design study involved all fourth grade students as samples, totaling 72 people. Data were collected on May 2 and analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods with the chi square test. The results showed that most of the respondents had dental caries, where 39 out of 72 students (54.2%) suffered from the condition. The majority of respondents' knowledge about oral health was in the poor category, where 28 out of 72 students (38.9%) showed a low level of knowledge. This also applies to respondents' attitudes and actions, where 42 students (58.3%) have attitudes that are less supportive of good dental health and 46 students (63.9%) show ineffective actions in maintaining their oral health. Based on these data, there is a significant relationship between behavior (knowledge, attitude, and action) and the incidence of dental caries among these students, with the ρ value for knowledge being 0.003, attitude being 0.006, and action being 0.001. This shows that effective education and counseling on oral health is needed. As a recommendation, it is advisable for schools to collaborate with the local Health Office and Puskesmas to hold regular oral health counseling programs. In addition, establishing a healthy canteen at school can be another preventive measure so that students can choose healthier snacks that support good oral health.

The growth of teenage girls change physically and psychologically. These girls tend to experience several symptoms before the menstrual phase-physical, psychological, and behavioral alteration that occur regularly during the menstrual period. The PMS symptoms that experience by teenage girls is painful cramps often accompanied by sleep quality disturbance. Poor sleep quality can affect to long-term physical disorders. This study aims to analyze the relationship between incidences of premenstrual syndrome and sleep quality among teenage girls. This study was a quantitative correlation study with a cross-sectional design. The primary data collection carried out on March 2nd-15th, 2023. The population in this study were all female students of SMPN 3 Unggul Ingin Jaya, a total of 280 students. The sampling technique used a proportional sampling technique involving 74 respondents. The Chi-Square test using univariate and bivariate statistical analysis showed the level of premenstrual syndrome among these girls experienced mild category (32.4%), moderate (37.8%), and severe (29.7%). The result also indicated that the level of sleep quality (10.8%) of respondents had good sleep quality. The rest of respondents (89.2%) had poor sleep quality. In conclusion, the result shows a relationship between PMS and sleep quality (p=0.020) of premenstrual syndrome among students at SMPN 3 Unggul Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar. It expects that female students as respondents can utilize this study as input to enrich in-depth information if they experience premenstrual syndrome.