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Factors Contributing to Leprosy Stigma among Madurese People
Get PDFLeprosy is a disease that still has a stigma in society. Leprosy patients are considered have a curse from God, so they must be shunned, are incurable and are disinherited. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to the leprosy stigma among the Madurese people in Indonesia. This was a descriptive analytical study with a cross-sectional approach that involved 107 adult people living around leprosy patients obtained through simple random sampling with other certain criteria. The variables measured were education, economic status, regulations and policies, cultural values and lifestyle, the family and social factor, the religious and philosophical factor, technology and leprosy stigma. The data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Spearman Rho test (α=0.05). The study revealed that education, economic level, regulations and policies, cultural values and lifestyle, the family and social factor, the religious and philosophical factor and also technology had a significant correlation with leprosy stigma (p=0.011; p=0.02; p=0.008; p=0.011; p=0.015; p=0.000; p=0.0037). It is expected for the government and health workers to conduct socialization and counseling focused on leprosy, therefore allowing people to be able to understand the disease, thus lowering the leprosy stigma.
Keywords: leprosy stigma, madurese people, education, economic factor, cultural values
Factors Associated with Pulmonary Tuberculosis of Positive Acid Fast Bacilli in Surabaya
Get PDFThe study aimed to explain the most important factors in the incidence of positive acid-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis. This study used a cross-sectional approach. The sample was 68, consisting of 34 AFB (Acid Fast Bacilli) positive and 34 AFB negative, determined by initial examination. Data was collected via questionnaires and analysed by univariate (frequency distribution) and bivariate using Chi Square test with significance number <0.05. The most influential BCG immunization status, education, smoking, occupation, knowledge, nutritional status, occupancy density, income and gender, indicate the relationship but the risk is neutral, while age and comorbidities have no significant associated risk. The risk factors contributing to positive AFB in Perak Timur and Tanah Kali Kedinding areas were BCG immunization status, education, smoking habit, occupation, knowledge, nutrition status and occupancy density.
Keywords: pulmonary tuberculosis, Acid Fast Bacilli positive, immunization statu
Indonesian Students’ Reasons for Choosing to Study Nursing: A Phenomenological Study
Get PDFMany Indonesian nurses face uncertain placement owing to the low absorptive
capacity of the public and private sector health facilities, which may influence
new students to choose nursing as a career. Thus, determining students’
reasons for choosing to study nursing remains important to help nursing
educators develop programmes to retain them in the nursing profession. This
study aimed to determine why new students choose to enter the nursing
profession. This was a phenomenological study using focus group discussions
with twenty nursing diploma students who were selected to participate in this
study at the beginning of their first year of study. Van Manen’s thematic
analysis method was used for the data analysis. The findings revealed five
themes associated with the reasons to study nursing among Indonesian
students, namely (i) conscience to help family and others, (ii) inspiration by
nurses, (iii) desire to improve the nursing image, (iv) parental and family
influence, and (v) opportunities to work and study abroad. These findings help
nursing educators to further understand what drives students, which can be
used to improve retention strategies for upcoming and future nursing
generations in Indonesia
Gambaran status gizi akseptor Keluarga Berencana (KB) Implan di Wilayah Surabaya
Get PDFPendahuluan: Penggunaan jenis implan masih banyak digunakan di Indonesia. Namun, penggunaan
kontrasepsi ini dapat menimbulkan efek negatif pada status gizi pengguna. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk
mengetahui gambaran status gizi akseptor KB Implan di Wilayah Surabaya. Metodologi: deskiptif analitik
dengan desain cross sectional, 102 orang (sampel) yang didapat dengan teknik purposive sampling. Sampel penelitian adalah akseptor KB Implan di Wilayah Surabaya. Hasil: Hasil status gizi akseptor KB Implan di Wilayah Surabaya menunjukkan bahwa akseptor dengan status gizi kurang 3 akseptor (2,9%), status gizi normal 65 akseptor (65%), status gizi overweight 15 akspetor (14,7%), dan status gizi obesitas 19 akseptor (18,7%). Diskusi: Gambaran status gizi pada akseptor KB Implan di Wilayah Surabaya memiliki status gizi yang baik, namun perlu dikembangkan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi status gizi akseptor KB implan
Social Support and its Correlation with “3M Plus” Behavior in the Prevention of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Get PDFThe incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever has increased slightly in recent years. One of the factors is the
decrease of the “3M Plus” behavior—draining bathtub regularly, covering water containers, burying garbage
in the ground, plus other prevention attempts. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between
social support with the “3M Plus” behavior in the prevention of dengue hemorrhagic fever. The study used a correlational method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was 51 housewives in Surabaya. The independent variable was social support, while the dependent variable was “3M Plus” behavior. The data were collected by using Social Provision Scale questionnaire and “3M Plus” behavior questionnaire and
analyzed by using Spearman rank correlation with α<0.05. A close positive relationship was found betweensocial support with the behavior as p=0.01 and the coefficient correlation r=0.517. The findings show that the support from figures in the community is strongly related to the people’s “3M Plus” behavior. The government should involve, empower, and encourage the community public figures to be active in the
prevention of dengue hemorrhagic fever
Influence of Cognitive Stimulation Group Activity Memory Game Therapy on Elderly Cognitive Function: Quasi-Experimental
Get PDFIntroduction: Older adults experience a change in their nervous system that influences cognitive function, including the abilities of orientation,registration, attention-calculation, memory and language. These changes
affect the independence of the elderly when carrying out their daily activities. The purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of cognitive stimulation group activity memory game therapy on elderly cognitive function.
Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental pre-post approach with a control group design. The population in this study was the elderly who were aged >60 in Nursing Home Blitar, totaling 20 older patients. The data
retrieval for this research was conducted between April and May 2012. The elderly in the treatment group were given flash card stimulus to practice their perceptual abilities 8 times (1 month). The measurement of elderly cognitive function used the Mini Mental State Examination questionnaire. The data was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. Results: The results showed that elderly cognitive function increased from 10,3 (pre test) to 14,65 (post test) with p=0,005 (p<0,05). This result shows
that cognitive stimulation group activity memory games have a significance influence on elderly cognitive function.
Conclusion: Practical nurses can use this therapy to improve elderly cognitive function not only in Elderly Social Institutions but also in the community or through public health
An Exploration of Health Beliefs Related to Fluid-Restricted in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
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Adherence to the therapeutic regimen is important for patients undergoing hemodialysis. The problem of non-compliance with fluid management is still a major problem for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Health-related beliefs on patients undergoing hemodial one of the factors that influence their adherence to the diet, but how is the confidence level of hemodialysis patients in Indonesia
especially regarding fluid restriction still unclear. The aimed of this study was to explore the adherence of fluid restriction and healt beliefs related to fluid restriction in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 patients undergoing hemodialysis with a simple random sampling technique. D were collected through an information form, the belief about fluid adherence scale including four subscales: perceived threat (susceptibility & seriousness), perceived benefit, perceived barrier, and self-efficacy. Descriptive statistic was used for data analys Result
The result showed that the majority of patients were less adherence to fluid restrictions (53.9%). The prevalence of patients who h perceived barrier was higher (53%) than the result of belief in the perceived benefits (51%). Most patients have negative self-effica values against fluid restrictions.Conclusion Non-adherence with fluid restriction was a problem among hemodialysis patient. High levels of non-adherence are associated with greater ‘perceived barriers’. A better understanding of health beliefs related to fluid restriction is needed by patients and to facilitate
implementation of tailored intervention
Social Support and its Correlation with “3M Plus” Behavior in the Prevention of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Get PDFThe incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever has increased slightly in recent years. One of the factors is the
decrease of the “3M Plus” behavior—draining bathtub regularly, covering water containers, burying garbage
in the ground, plus other prevention attempts. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between
social support with the “3M Plus” behavior in the prevention of dengue hemorrhagic fever. The study used a correlational method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was 51 housewives in Surabaya. The independent variable was social support, while the dependent variable was “3M Plus” behavior. The data were collected by using Social Provision Scale questionnaire and “3M Plus” behavior questionnaire and
analyzed by using Spearman rank correlation with α<0.05. A close positive relationship was found between social support with the behavior as p=0.01 and the coefficient correlation r=0.517. The findings show that the support from figures in the community is strongly related to the people’s “3M Plus” behavior. The government should involve, empower, and encourage the community public figures to be active in the
prevention of dengue hemorrhagic feve
Pre-Schoolers’ Eating Behavior in Urban Communities: An Overview
Get PDFAdequate nutrition is needed by preschool-aged children to allow for growth and development optimally. Eating behavior during the preschool years also shapes lifelong dietary preferences. This study aimed to describe the pre-schooler eating behavior in urban communities.
Method: The design used was descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of mothers and preschool-aged children (aged 3-5 years) in Gresik Regency (an urban area in East Java). The sample size was 90 respondents, taken using a simple random sampling technique. Preschool eating behavior is defined by energy adequacy level and dietary diversity. The data was collected using food recall over 24 hours and this was described using frequency and percentage distribution.
Results and Analysis: The results showed that most pre-schoolers had a good energy adequacy level (64.4%). The most significant contributors to energy were carbohydrates, protein and fat. Most pre-schoolers have good dietary diversity (75.6%). Most of their food composition consisted of rice, animal and plant protein and milk. Vegetables and fruits were rarely consumed.
Discussion: It can thus be concluded that the pre-schooler’s eating behavior in urban communities was good. Further research can use these findings to develop an intervention to enhance the healthy eating behavior of pre-school children in urban communities.
Keywords: eating behavior, preschool aged-children, urban communitie
Playing Cards Using the “Tepuk Nyamuk” Method Improves Cognitive Function and Social Interaction in the Elderly
Get PDFPlaying cards using the “tepuk nyamuk” system is a game using a standard 52-card deck to focus between the words spoken on the card that is to be issued while tapping the back of the hand between the players on the card. The study aimed to find out the effect of playing cards using the “tepuknyamuk” method on improving cognitive function and social interaction.This study was quasi-experimental with 30 respondents who were elderly individuals who experienced cognitive decline and social interactions. The independent variable was playing cards in the “tepuknyamuk” method and the dependent variables were cognitive function and social interaction. The results indicate that there was an influence from playing cards on cognitive improvement (p=0.000) and social interaction (p=0.000). Playing cards in the “tepuknyamuk” method has the positive effect of improving cognitive function and social interaction for older adults. Further studies are suggested to determine the effect playing cards on other cognitive components.
Keyword: playing cards in the “tepuknyamuk” method, cognitive, social interaction, elderl