Sri Yona

• PhD
• University of Indonesia

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a major challenge for people living with HIV (PLWH). The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the six criteria for a phone-based intervention program for PLWH in Indonesia using a mixed methods feasibility study design. PLWH were included who took ART for at least 3 months, who had a cell phone, a...

Background: Chronic kidney disease is one of the global public health challenges that continues to increase with a significant impact on morbidity, mortality and high health care costs. Hemodialysis, one of the renal replacement therapy methods, often causes anxiety and decreased quality of life. Mind body therapies such as guided imagery, yoga and...

Kasus HIV AIDS terus meningkat setiap tahun. Pada tahun 2023 dari 1.414 kasus HIV AIDS di Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia, 500 kasus ada di wilayah Tarakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkapkan situasi sejauh mana upaya pekerja seks komersil (PSK) dalam mencegah penularan HIV AIDS di daerah pesisir dan perbatasan Tarakan. Penelitian ini bersifat kual...

Background The impact and changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic on end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis affect the patient’s fulfilment and quality of life. Objective This study aims to thoroughly investigate the experiences of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This res...

Aim This study aimed to explore the experiences of hospitalised patients with Covid‐19 in terms of the meeting of their comfort needs and the source of discomfort during isolation precautions. Design Qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was applied in this study. Methods There were 16 hospitalised patients with Covid‐19 and 11 nurses...

p align="center"> There are various risk factors for coronary heart disease, one of which is psychological factors, such as: stress, anxiety, depression to loneliness; which can affect the patient's quality of life and life satisfaction. One therapy that can equip patients with the ability to overcome these problems is mindfulness. This study aimed...

Nurses who provide nursing care are urgently required to assess the patient’s spiritual needs so a correct nursing intervention can be given to the patient. Unfortunately, up to present, few instruments are available to specifically focus on patient’s spiritual needs. The aim of this study was to identify the perception of experience of nurses in p...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB treatment takes a long time, namely 6-9 months, so patient compliance in undergoing treatment is an important factor for the success of treatment. Several factors that can influence TB patient compliance include: drug side effects, distance from...

Objective: To analyse the factors related to the use of provider-initiated test and counselling services for inmates at high risk of HIV /AIDS.Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Polyclinic of Class IIA Abepura Correctional Institution, Papua Province, Indonesia, from November to December 2020, and involved 140 inmat...

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence significantly impacts the survival and quality of life of people living with HIV (PLWH). Despite the challenges faced by PLWH, adherence remains crucial. Thus, cultivating resilience in ART is essential for optimal treatment outcomes. This qualitative study explored the experience of resilience in relation to...

This pilot study tested the feasibility of Lantern program, an adherence program to HIV medications using WhatsApp, a secure social media messaging application from Meta, for a smartphone-based platform to enhance medication-taking adherence of antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV in Indonesia. Thirty participants were recruited for...

dengan angka 70.509 sejak 1987 hingga Desember 2020. Kemenkes melaporkan terdapat 31% kasus AIDS usia 21-29 tahun yang mengindikasikan mereka terinfeksi sejak usia muda/remaja, 5 – 10 tahun sebelumnya. Orang hidup dengan HIV (ODHA) tidak hanya berjuang dengan masalah kesehatan tetapi juga stigma dari lingkungannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untu...

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing anxiety in patients in the intensive care unit. The research method uses article searches conducted on four databases, namely Science Direct, Embase, Pubmed, and Proquest, with the keywords "Anxiety," "therapy music," and "Intensive Care Unit." Articles are limited to the las...

The number of new HIV cases in DKI Jakarta is increasing every year. The East Jakarta has the highest incidence of HIV cases. The increasing number of HIV cases is not followed by awareness of HIV test, especially pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of the experience of health care providers in performing HIV tests o...

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of peer and family support in reducing stigma in ODHA. The research method used was a literature review using the Pub Med, Scopus, Science Direct, Sage Journal, Embase, and Proquest databases. The results showed that of the seven articles obtained, there were articles explaining the role of peers in re...

Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) continues to pose a significant challenge for people living with HIV (PLWH). Non-adherence to ART can have far-reaching implications for patient well-being, particularly in increasing the risk of opportunistic infections when medication is not taken as prescribed. Objective: This study aimed...

Background: post-abdominal surgery and postponed physical recovery are significant problems. Thus, early mobilization is important to treat the post-surgical procedure, facilitate recovery, and prevent further complications. Objectives: this literature review was to find the benefits of early mobilization on post-abdominal surgery. Methods: the res...

Adolescent girls aged 15-24 are at risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS. The existence of adolescent promiscuity, inadequate knowledge of adolescents about HIV/AIDS, and lack of communication with parents on adolescent reproductive health are some related factors to the increased number of adolescents infected with sex...

Introduction: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) experience various problems after being diagnosed with HIV, both physically and psychosocially. These problems cause PLWHA to close themselves so that they are not known to others because they feel stigmatised. This problem can cause PLWHA to continue stigmatising themselves and transmit HIV again t...

Introduction: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) experience various problems after being diagnosed with HIV, both physically and psychosocially. These problems cause PLWHA to close themselves so that they are not known to others because they feel stigmatised. This problem can cause PLWHA to continue stigmatising themselves and transmit HIV again t...

Background: Female sex workers play a crucial part in HIV transmission. Having unprotective condom during sexual activity can lead to HIV infection. Having lower power in condom negotiation with clients can lead FSW not to using condoms during sexual activity. Alcohol consumption was also mediated HIV risk behavior among FSW. This study aimed to ev...

Background: Sifon is ritual sexual intercourse after male circumcision from the Atoin Meto tribe that contributes to HIV/AIDS transmission. Ritual Sifon may put at risk for HIV infection and also sexual transmission diseases (STDs). Doing ritual Sifon as a culture, without using protection during intercourse becomes one way to get HIV infection fro...

Background: The prevalence of HIV/AIDS, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM), is increasing. Disease transmission occurs because of the low use of condoms. This study aimed to identify the relationship between condom self-efficacy and spirituality in condom use behavior. Design and Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with...

HIV dan AIDS sampai saat ini angka yang positif selalu meningkat, vaksin AIDS juga belum ada, obat yang diminum hanya mengurangi virus, belum ada obatnya. Oleh karena itu perlu mencegah penyebaran HIV/AIDS pada komunitas warga GBKP di Kabupaten Karo. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adakah hubungan antara tingkat religiusitas dengan perilaku...

This study aims to explore non-pharmacological interventions that can reduce anxiety in improving the quality of life of ODHA. The research method used is a search in the online databases of PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online, and Embase. The results of the research data were analyzed and summarized based on the effect of the intervention...

This study aims to determine the effect of laser acupuncture in overcoming nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy in cancer patients. This research method is a literature review through the database Science Direct and Proquest, in the last five years, from 2015 to 2020. The results obtained in each article focus on oncology nurses' roles. In this...

This study aims to provide an overview of nurses' caring in carrying out critical nursing care for Covid-19 patients installed with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in the ICU using the Care, Core, Cure Lydia Hall nursing theory. This type of research is qualitative research with a case study approach. The results showed that nursing prob...

p> Background: People infected with HIV (PIWH) are increasing in number in Karo Regency every year. Therefore, all sub-districts or villages contribute the incidence of HIV / AIDS. While the HIV prevention program already exists at KPA GBKP (Commission on HIV /AIDS Prevention of Batak Karo Protestant Church) but has not seen its effect. Methods: Li...

This study aims to identify evidence on the effect of pronation position on oxygenation in conscious COVID-19 patients receiving non-invasive oxygen therapy. This research method is systematic review research. Literature searches from 2020-2021 were carried out in the online databases of Science Direct, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, and PubMed. The results...

Little is known how stigma theories apply to women living with HIV (WLWH). To apply stigma theories to WLWH, and locate within the dimensions of the Social-Ecological Model (SEM). Using a literature review and a theoretical subtraction to apply stigma forms to the SEM dimensions. WLWH begin to self-stigmatize, receive stigma based on fear from the...

Non-invasive complementary therapies in improving the health status of the respiratory system in patients with COPD: A literature review Background: Patients with COPD need an individual treatment plan that aims to cope with symptoms and requires a different and individualized treatment plan. The medication and surgery cause several complications,...

Men who have sex with men (MSM) comprise a population at risk for HIV infection. Assessing the Quality of Life (QOL) in MSM might be different than other populations. This study showed a secondary analysis from our previous research. It was needed to understand whether peer support and family acceptance had an impact on QOL of MSM living with HIV a...

Fracture is a disruption of the normal discontinuity of bone and causes the surrounding tissue to be disrupted. Management of fractures is generally divided into recognition, reduction, retention, and rehabilitation. Exercises in the postoperative fracture patient rehabilitation program require patience and take a long time to achieve maximum cure....

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between HIV disclosure, stigma, and stress on the quality of life of housewives with HIV in Kupang, Indonesia. A cross-sectional method was used, involving 120 respondent housewives. The participants were recruited at one of the outpatient voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) sites in Kupang...

The study aimed to describe the relationship between social support, spirituality, and stress related to the burden of family caregivers of cancer patients in hospitals. A cross-sectional design was used, involving 106 family caregivers of cancer patients. The respondents were recruited from hospitals in Jakarta with the following inclusion criteri...

The purpose was to identify knowledge and TB stigma, as well as its relationship with health-seeking behavior in HIV and TB co-infection patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 115 HIV and TB co-infection patients who visited the VCT Polyclinic in five hospitals in Jakarta. This study was using instruments: Brief HIV-Knowledge Question...

INTISARI : Latar Belakang: Insiden Health-care Associated Infections (HAIs) atau infeksi yang berhubungan dengan pelayanan kesehatan di dunia semakin meningkat sehingga menyebabkan morbiditas, mortalitas, dan biaya tinggi bagi rumah sakit. Klorheksidin glukonat sebagai antiseptik dengan aktivitas antimikroba spektrum luas telah ditunjukkan dalam be...

Background The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic is a global health problem whose number of cases are always higher among men who have sex with men (MSM). Most existing MSM have moderate and very high risk behaviour in HIV transmission. This study was designed to identify correlations between drug use, HIV disclosure and interpersonal com...

Men who have sex with men living with HIV (MSM-LWH) experience psychological and social issues, including depression, anxiety, fear of infecting others, frustration, and social isolation. They may also experience problems in their relationships due to a fear of social stigma, such as marital issues, family conflicts, a lack of family support, econo...

Introduction: Quality of life is a significant aspect of care among the elderly with HIV/AIDS. The aging process affects their physical, physiological, and social function. Depression due to perceived stigma from the community also influences their quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between depression and stigma on the qua...

Most cancer patients receive chemotherapy which contributes to prolong life, with the most common side effects of constipation. Constipation causes general symptoms that are bad and affect the quality of life of patients. The purpose of evidance based nursing (EBN) is to identify the effectiveness of Auricular acupressure in overcoming symptoms of...

Men who have sex with men (MSM) comprise a population at risk for HIV infection. Quality of Life (QOL) becomes the main goal to lengthen their life span. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between peer support and family acceptance toward QOL of MSM living with HIV and ARV in Medan. A total of 175 respondents were involved in th...

Self-efficacy for condom use related sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men and HIV/AIDS: A literature reviewBackground: The prevalence of HIV / AIDS in the world is increasing. Men who have sex with men (MSM) is the population most vulnerable to HIV / AIDS. Transmission occurred because of the low use of condoms. Self-efficacy is the...

Men who have sex with men living with HIV (MSM-LWH) experience psychological and social issues, including depression, anxiety, fear of infecting others, frustration, and social isolation. They may also experience problems in their relationships due to a fear of social stigma, such as marital issues, family conflicts, a lack of family support, econo...

Abstrak Pendahuluan: Dominasi penyakit di Indonesia saat ini mulai bergeser ke arah penyakit kronis, salah satunya diabetes. Sejak ditegakannya diagnosis diabetes, maka manajemen diabetes harus dilakukan secara kontinyu sehingga berdampak pada perubahan kualitas hidup pasien. Kualitas hidup terkait kesehatan merupakan indikator kesehatan yang menca...

Background: Sleep disturbance is prevalent among patients with chronic diseases. Thus, the use of non-pharmacological interventions is needed. Progressive muscle relaxation is considered effective to improve sleep quality, but its discussion is still limited.Objective: To investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on sleep quality amon...

Surgery is a stressful experience for the patient. Surgery does not only affect the physical but also psychological impact on patient outcomes after surgery. So far, the psychological responses of perioperative patients is less attention than the physical responses. The Purpose of this study to see the effects of progressive muscle relaxation on th...

p> Objective :One of serious complications of tuberculosis is tuberculous meningitis that affects the brain. Headache and pain are among clinical signs manifesting in patient with TB meningitis. Modification of interventions to treat pain in clients with TB meningitis is necessary. Providing stimulation of Qur'anic Murottal as an effort to relieve...

div> Objective : Headache is a manifestation of inflammatory response from meningeal infection. Headache may affect client physically and psychologically thus it requires treatment. This paper aimed to analyze implementation of classical music therapy as non-pharmacological intervention in relieving headache in patient with meningitis. Methods : Th...

The prevalence of HIV cases increases significantly in the vulnerable population; it is Transvestite. The high prevalence of HIV in transgenders requires treatment and treatment services. However, until now the transgender community is a group that is often not served in various health facilities. Transvestite identity intersections produce unique...

AbstrakFatigue dan depresi merupakan gejala yang sering terjadi pada pasien hemodialisa dan dapat mempengaruhi buruknya kualitas hidup. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkatan fatigue dan depresi dan hubungannya terhadap kualitas hidup pada pasien hemodialisa. Hasil penelitian ini dari sebanyak 105 pasien sebagian besar pasien...

Cancer is a non-communicable disease that causes the second-highest death in the world. The study aimed to examine the relationship between social supports, spirituality with stress towards the burden of family caregivers of cancer patients. We searched literature from various relevant sources such as Ebsco, Science Direct, PubMed, and BMC Medicine...

Background: Chemoradiation is a combination therapy of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Because chemotherapy is given together with radiotherapy, the side effects are heavier and more severe for some patients. For nasopharyngeal cancer patients, the side effects involve nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mucositis, xerostomia, and tasting and hea...

Objective: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) has changed in patients' physical, mental, and social activities. ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis may adapt their chronic condition by building illness acceptance, and it may influence their quality of life. The aim of the study is to explore illness acceptance, quality of life, and the correlation b...

Objectives: This research aims to determine the relationship of family acceptance and peer group support toward sexual behavior risk and the sociodemographic factors that influence it. Method: The study uses cross-sectional design, which involves 180 MSM (men who have sex with men) with HIV/AIDS as respondents, using a consecutive sampling techn...

Objective: The aim of this study is to gain a deep understanding of the experience of carrying the role of spousal caregiver of an advanced lung cancer partner during treatment in hospital. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive phenomenology approach was applied to nine participants, who were chosen based on being in a vulnerable group: female, ma...

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between stigma, religiosity, and the quality of life of HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Medan. Methods: This is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach. Data in demographics, stigma, religiosity, and quality of life were obtained directly from the...

Objective: This study aimed at investigating the relationship between self-efficacy, depression, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Indonesian women with HIV. Method: This study employed a cross-sectional research design. The participants were 120 women with HIV aged 18-60 years on self-administered ART regimens. Results: This st...

Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between hypertension, hemoglobin level, and nutrition status with quality of life of hemodialysis patients in Indonesia. Method: This study designed was an analytic correlational study of 119 Indonesian hemodialysis patients. Result: The average age was 54.95 years and mean length of hemod...

Objective: This study aims to identify factors that influence HIV testing motivation among women at the Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek General Hospitalin Lampung, Indonesia. Method: A cross-sectional method was used in this study that employed a consecutive sampling technique involving 120 women with HIV. The participants were outpatients at the Voluntary...

Objective: The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between HIV stigma and adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) therapy among women with HIV. Method: 120 women with HIV involved in this cross-sectional study. The participant were outpatients at the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) Abdul Moeloek Hospital in Lampung, Indonesia. Res...

Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of housewives with HIV in Lampung, Indonesia, while undergoing HIV testing. Method: It used a phenomenological approach and purposive sampling as the participant selection technique. In total, 16 housewives with HIV were interviewed at the Voluntary Counseling Test (VCT) Clinic in Lampung, I...

Objective: To identify the correlation between family acceptance and quality of life and self-esteem of People Living with HIV Men Who Have Sex With Men (PLWH MSM) in Medan. Method: This cross-sectional study applied a purposive sampling technique and involved 175 PLWH MSM from H. Adam Malik Public Central Hospital, Medan Pringadi Hospital, Pada...

Objective: Insomnia is the most frequent sleep disorder experienced by patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Sleep disorder is not only related with the decrease in the quality of life ESRD patients but are associated with health risk problems for ESRD. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and factors related to insomnia...

Rehabilitation therapy has an important role in restoring bodily functions comprehensively due to stroke which aims to restore function so as to reduce disability. One therapy that nurses can do is to use acupuncture meridian points. Acupuncture is considered to play a leading role in the treatment of symptoms related to stroke. This literature rev...

Objective: The present study investigated the prevalence of anemia, depression, and duration of hemodialysis among ERSD patients and its relation with quality of sleep. Method: A total of 70 ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis in referral Hospital in Bogor, Indonesia participated in the study. PSQI questionnaire and BDI II questionnaire were u...

Objective: To explore female adolescents' perceptions of their communication with their mothers on the topics of sexuality and reproductive health. Method: A qualitative methodology was used for this study. Data were obtained via focus-group discussions involving 78 female junior high school students, aged 11-15 years. The data were analyzed usi...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between knowledge of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and stigma regarding adherence to ART. Method: This cross-sectional study used a purposive sampling technique and involved 175 men who have sex with men (MSM), all of whom have HIV/AIDS. Levels of knowledge, stigma, and adherence were measure...

Objective: This present study investigates the level of stress and its relationship with stigma, family acceptance, and peer support among 176 HIV-positive MSM in Medan, Indonesia. Method: This cross-sectional study with chi-square analysis was conducted April 2018 through May 2018 in Medan. The sample of this study were general HIV patients who...

Penyakit tuberkulosis paru dapat menimbulkan penurunan terhadap kualitas hidup pasien TB Paru. Beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi hal tersebut adanya depresi yang dialami pasien TB Paru akibat proses penyakit dan stigma negatif terhadap penyakit tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan depresi dan stigma dengan kualitas hidup pasien...

Meningioma is the most common type of primary brain tumor, which affect several domains of life, such as physiological, psychological, and social life conditions. Although surgery has been performed on meningioma patients in Indonesia, some patients still experience sequelae such as headache, impaired mobilization, disruption of activity, and visua...

The number of female injection drug users in Indonesia is rapidly increasing. This study explores the experiences of women living with HIV in recovery from heroin injection. Using a ground theory approach, 22 women former drug users in Jakarta participated in this study. Six themes emerged: the challenges of quitting, the role of self-motivation, t...

Background : based on data from UNAIDS 2017 reported that men sex men(MSM) and other MSM (transgender women) accounted for 12 percent of new HIV infections in 2017. The Asia Pacific region is one of the regions that contributes new HIV cases from MSM and transgender women. Unprotected anal sex is a major cause of HIV transmission among MSM and tran...

The number of transgender individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Indonesia is increasing. As human beings, transgender individuals have needs, including spiritual and religious needs. The purpose of this study is to explore transgender individuals' experiences when praying as Muslims. This qualitative study uses a phenomenolo...

There are several factors related to religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan. This study aimed to identify the correlation between stigma and family acceptance with religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan. This cross-sectional study applied purposive sampling technique and involved 175 samples from H. Adam Malik Public Central Hospital, Medan Pirngadi Hospital,...

Few international studies document the concerns of women living with HIV (WLWH) who were infected by their intravenous drug-using husbands. Our content analysis described the concerns of this population by analyzing 12 interviews with WLWH. Three main concerns were discussed by the women: dealing with anger and being a dedicated wife, going home to...

Latar belakang: Penatalaksanaan medis kanker dapat dibedakan menjadi dua antara lain kuratif dan perawatan paliatif. Penatalaksanaan medis kuratif erat kaitannya dengan pemberian chemotherapy, radiasi, dan obat hormonal. Sedangkan perawatan paliatif cenderung diartikan sebagai tindakan yang dilaksanakan untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien kank...

While parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication is one potential source of information for adolescents, it appears to be inadequately practiced in Indonesia. Given that female adolescents in Indonesia are faced with increased sex-related risks, it is important to understand, from parents and adolescents' perspectives, how...

AbstrakStudi kasus merupakan metode yang semakin dikenal dan berharga serta menjadi unik, khususnya pada penelitian di bidang keperawatan. Hal ini erat kaitannya dengan filosofi keperawatan yang melihat manusia secara menyeluruh. Studi kasus merupakan penelitian yang menekankan pada pemahaman yang lebih mendalam akan fenomena tertentu terhadap indi...

Purposes: To explore adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes toward people living with HIV in a rural area of Pinrang, Indonesia Background: Indonesia is one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in all of Asia. In 2010 it was estimated 333,200 were people living with HIV 89% of which ranged in age from 15 to 49 years. Of these, 55 % were young adult...

Aims: This paper is a report of a conceptual analysis of disclosure in the context of HIV Background: The number of people with HIV has continued to increase globally. In 2009, a total of 33.3 million cases of HIV among adults were reported with over 1.8 million deaths due to AIDS (WHO, 2009). Many factors can influence the transmission of HIV, i...

Background : Understanding the factors that put sex workers at risk is essential to maximize the effectiveness of HIV prevention in Indonesia. The aim of this stud was to explore the perception of sexual risk behaviors and condom use among female commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods : Data were collected from nine CSWs and t...

Background: Health workers need HIV knowledge to prevent infection and improve care. This study identified demographic and attitudinal predictors of HIV transmission and universal precautions (UP) knowledge among health workers in Malawi. Methods:This secondary analysis used baseline survey data of 352 urban health workers in a referral hospital in...

AbstrakPerawat adalah tenaga kesehatan yang paling sering kontak dengan pasien. Ketakutan akan tertular penyakit dalam merawat pasien dengan penyakit yang mudah menular, dapat melahirkan sikap dan perilaku perawat yang tidak profesional dalam memberikan asuhan keperawatan kepada pasien. Penelitian fenomenologi ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi pengala...

Formaldehyde has been previously shown to play a dominant role in promoting synergy between doxorubicin (Dox) and formaldehyde-releasing butyric acid (BA) prodrugs in killing cancer cells. In this work, we report that these prodrugs also protect neonatal rat cardiomyocytes and adult mice against toxicity elicited by Dox. In cardiomyocytes treated w...