Prevalensi kasus dehidrasi pada mahasiswa Universitas Gadjah Mada
Abstract: Involuntary
dehydration can lead to body function of disturbances. Orthostatic measurements
were performed to determine the involuntary dehydration caused by orthostatic
hypotension. Dehydration is also influenced by the high level of activity and
ambient temperature without sufficient fluid intake. Students are prone to
dehydration due to their activity, they have to be well hydrated to achieve
their academic and nonacademic performances.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of dehydration among students of
Gadjah Mada University.
Method: An observational study with the cross-sectional design were
conducted and involved 274 students of Gadjah Mada University. Orthostatic
measurement and interview of their activity and smoking habit were performed on
all subjects.
Results: The prevalence of dehydration were 60.9%. Type of activity and
smoking habit did not affect the hydration status.
Conclusion: Dehydration prevalence rate is still high on the students. As
almost all students are dehydrated, then the factors that should be able to
distinguish the condition of dehydration such as a type of activity and smoking
habit, seems to give no effect in this study.
Keywords: dehydration;
orthostatic; students
Penulis: Mirza Hapsari Sakti
Titis Penggalih
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd140750
