CHOLESTEROL SCREENING FOR ELDERLY CONGREGANTS OF DKM NURUL ISLAM, CAMPAKA VILLAGE, AS AN EARLY DETECTION EFFORT FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE Ariko Rahmat Putra, Ninuk Permata Sari, Alvira Widiyanti, Ajeng Kartika Sari
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the elderly encompass various health conditions commonly associated with aging. These diseases often develop gradually and are typically asymptomatic in their early stages, making early detection crucial.
The Nurul Islam Mosque Welfare Council (DKM) in Campaka Village, Andir District, primarily serves a congregation consisting of elderly individuals. Based on brief interviews, many elderly congregants reported experiencing age-related health issues.
This study is descriptive in nature. The population and sample consisted of all elderly congregants of DKM Miftahul Jannah. The study aimed to describe the results of a simple cholesterol screening conducted among the congregants as an effort for early detection of non-communicable diseases.
The research utilized the Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) method. The findings showed that out of 64 participants (14 men and 50 women), 34% had total cholesterol levels of <200 mg/dL, while 66% had levels >200 mg/dL. This study only conducted a simple screening for total cholesterol levels. To further assess the risk of non-communicable diseases, more comprehensive tests, such as measurements of triglycerides, HDL, and LDL levels, are needed.
