Accuracy of Actual Weight Measurement Using Upper arm Circumference in South Sulawesi Ethnics

Citrakesumasari Citrakesumasari; Yessy Kurniati; Andi Imam Arundhana; Abdul Salam

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2020.5235

Authors

Citrakesumasari Citrakesumasari Nutrition Science Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Yessy Kurniati Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Andi Imam Arundhana Nutrition Science Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Abdul Salam Nutrition Science Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2020.5235

Keywords:

Ethnicity, Accuracy, Weight, Upper Arm Circumference, Patient

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Assessment of nutritional status in hospital patients is important to do. However, due to the patient’s condition, the measurement must use an estimation formula. This study wanted to know the accuracy of the measurement of body weight from the formula commonly used in hospitals.

AIM: This study wants to see how accurate the actual body weight predictions are based on measurements of UAC in the ethnics in the province of South Sulawesi.

METHODS: The design of this study was cross-sectional. The population of this study was young adults aged 20–29 years. Number of sample is 896 respondents. Sampling consists of 2 stages, namely sample area and research sample. The sampling used was systematic random sampling. The sample size in this study was calculated using the Stanley Lemeshow formula.

RESULTS: The results showed that the formula used to predict the patient’s weight, if the formula is calculated using the formula 100% Patient Upper Arm Circumference (PUAC), it is suitable for ethnic Bugis and Mandar male. The formula 90% PUAC is suitable for ethnic Bugis and Mandar and male ethnic Makassarese and Toraja. The formula 85% is suitable for women for all ethnicities.

CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the accuracy of measuring body weight depends on gender and ethnicity, so it is expected that health practitioners in the hospital can adjust the use of formulas according to gender and ethnicity.

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