HUBUNGAN KONSUMSI SUPLEMEN MIKRONUTRIEN TERHADAP KEJADIAN INFEKSI SALURAN PERNAFASAN AKUT (ISPA) PADA MAHASISWA KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SUMATERA UTARA

Abstract

Acute Respiratory Infection is an acute inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract caused by infection with
microorganisms or bacteria, viruses, or rickets. The incidence of infection is influenced by the immune system. Micronutrient
(vitamin and mineral) deficiency conditions can affect a person's immune system so that they are at risk of infectious
diseases including Acute Respiratory Infection. One of the roles of vitamins and minerals is as an antioxidant, antibacterial,
antiviral and anti-inflammatory which can strengthen the immune system. To determine the corelation between micronutrient
supplement consumption and the incidence of acute respiratory infections in medical students of Muhammadiyah University
North Sumatra. This study used an analytic observational study design with a cross sectional approach. A sample of 209
people filled out a questionnaire through google format which then tested the correlation between variables with the chisquare
test. It was found that the results of the correlation test p = 0.107 on the consumption of micronutrient supplements
against the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infection. There was no significant relationship between the consumption of
micronutrient supplements and the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infection.