Analisis Rutinitas Puasa Sunah dengan Kadar Parameter Metabolik pada Lansia Forum Komunikasi Karang Werda di Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

Analysis of Metabolic Parameters Among Elderly Members of Forum Komunikasi Karang Werda in Jember Regency in Relation to Routine Sunnah Fasting Practice. Metabolic disorders are highly prevalent among the elderly, often leading to multimorbidity. Early detection through screening of metabolic parameters such as glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid is essential. Sunnah fasting, particularly on Mondays and Thursdays, is known to positively influence metabolic health, although its specific effects on elderly populations remain underexplored. This study aims to analyze differences in metabolic parameter values among elderly individuals who routinely perform sunnah fasting compared to those who do not. An analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 199 elderly individuals from the Forum Komunikasi Karang Werda in Jember Regency. Data collection included interviews regarding fasting habits and direct measurement of random blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid levels using Nesco Multicheck. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The study revealed significant differences (p < 0.05) in all three metabolic parameters between the groups. Elderly participants who routinely performed sunnah fasting had a higher likelihood of maintaining normal glucose (OR = 1.947), cholesterol (OR = 1.970), and uric acid levels (OR = 2.129) compared to those who did not. Regular practice of sunnah fasting is associated with better metabolic parameter profiles among the elderly, suggesting its potential as a preventive strategy for metabolic disorders in this age group.