Analysis of Factors Affecting Uric Acid Levels (Case Study in Diploma III Nursing Students of Stikes Dirgahayu Samarinda in 2022)

Abstract— The research aimed to determine the factors influencing uric acid levels in Diploma III students of Nursing STIKES Dirgahayu Samarinda in 2022. This research analytically uses a Cross-Sectional Design to determine the Factors of Uric Acid Levels of Students. The research was carried out at Campus of STIKES Dirgahayu Samarinda from January to August 2022. The research sample was 42 Diploma III students for the 2019/2020 academic year. The research activities are as follows: (1) preparation, (2) implementation by collecting data, namely examining uric acid levels using Accu Cek and distributing questionnaires, (4) data analysis, and (5) reporting. The results showed that: (1) the number of respondents who had urate levels was classified as consisting of 9 male sex (21.40%) and only six female respondents (14.28%); (2) types of food that affect the incidence of high uric acid are seafood, organ meats and nuts; and (3) exercise activities can also cause high uric acid events.