Publications by authors named "R Arif Wibowo"

The long-tern implications of stress during university for individuals' mental health are not well understood so far. Hence, we aimed to examine the potential effect of stress while studying at university on depression in later life. We analysed data from two waves of the longitudinal Study on Occupational Allergy Risks.

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Sexual abuse is any non-consensual sexual act or behavior using force, with significant concern in "men who have sex with men" (MSM), and younger individuals. The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) is also prevalent in the cases of sexual abuse in this population, showing the need for comprehensive medical and psychological intervention. This study presents a case of a 15-year-old Indonesian MSM adolescent who experienced three forced sexual intercourse with a mid-thirties male friend 6 months before the consultation.

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Background: Pineal region tumors comprise 0.4% of all central nervous system tumors in adults and 2.8% in children aged up to 19 years.

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Objectives: To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of implementing a home-based aerobic and resistance exercise for patients with breast cancer receiving endocrine treatment in Indonesia.

Methods: This is a mixed methods study with concurrent design consisting of quantitative single-arm pre-post intervention and qualitative study. We recruited patients with breast cancer ( = 36) receiving endocrine treatment and assigned 12 weeks of home-based pedometer-driven walking and resistance exercises using therapeutic bands.

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  • This study reviewed how nitrate supplementation affects blood oxygen levels, specifically focusing on lowlanders in high-altitude settings.
  • The researchers analyzed data from 7 trials, revealing that while some studies indicated a slight improvement in oxygen levels during exercise at simulated altitudes, others showed a decline during rest at real high altitudes.
  • Overall, nitrate supplementation didn't help prevent Acute Mountain Sickness and had mixed results for oxygen saturation, suggesting the need for more research to clarify these effects.
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