The Jurnal Prima Medika Sains (JPMS) presents various results of field or laboratory research and literature studies in the fields of health and medicine. In this edition, there are 14 articles sourced from field research and laboratory research, 2 case report articles, and 1 article sourced from literature studies. We are committed to contributing to the development of science in the field of health. We sincerely hope that readers will be willing to contribute their writings so that this scientific communication medium can always exist and be sustainable. Finally, we express our gratitude to the authors who have contributed their writings and thoughts and do not forget to all those who have helped the publishing process so that it can be read by all readers.

Published: 2024-06-27

Formulation and evaluation of red ginger extract tablet (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) as lozenges

Ratih Paramitha, Taranipa Marfitania, Ria Januarti, Said Hanief, Pravil Mistryanto Tambunan

6-11

The relationship between physical activity and Body Mass Index among medical students

Michelle Maydelaine Pearlie, Yolanda Eliza Putri Lubis, Taufik Delfian

25-28

Associated risk factors with incidence of irritant contact dermatitis among the cleaning worker in Santa Elisabeth Medan Hospital

Joice Sonya Gani Panjaitan, Donal Nababan, Frida Lina Tarigan, Wisnu Hidayat, Mido Ester J. Sitorus

29-36

Knowledge of primary survey on lowering consciousness among Pasar Petisah citizens

Jessen Suherman, Andriamuri Primaputra Lubis, Deryne Anggia Paramita, Afrida Aryani Nasution

48-52

Microplastic: Characteristics, exposure pathways, toxicity, and implication for human health

Muhammad Khalaf Amrullah, Alifa Nabilah Elma Putri, Windika Yosephin Nababan, Andre Marolop Pangihutan Siahaan

87-92