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Journal : Poltekita : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan

Related Factors, Causes and Stress Respons of Hypertension Patients in Coastal Communities: Mixed Method Atoy, Lena; Tahir, Rusna; Rini, Dewi Sartiya; Pertami, Sumirah Budi
Poltekita : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Vol. 17 No. 3 (2023): November
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/jik.v17i3.3060

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Hypertension is a non-communicable disease (NCD) that is now a health problem that is difficult to control in number and is the cause of high mortality and morbidity rates globally. In addition to the prevalence of events that are increasing over time, hypertension is also known to be dangerous because it is a risk for other chronic diseases such as heart disease and stoke disease. This study aims to analyze the incidence and related factors of hypertension in coastal communities in Motui District, North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. The research design uses a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods use cross-sectional while quantitative methods by determining themes. The sample in the study was 60 people with hypertension. Sampling technique with non probability sampling with consecutive sampling method. The results showed that 44 people (73.3%) experienced severe stress and 16 people (26.7%) experienced moderate stress. Some factors that cause stressful events are gender (p = 0.002), and occupation (p = 0.000). The cause of stress experienced is due to the heavy workload, economic difficulties and personal problems. While the response of hypertension patients who experience stress is anger, anxiety and pressure and crying. The conclusion of this study is that people with hypertension experience severe stress caused by workload, economic and personal problems.
Analysis of the Use of Website-based Couple Therapy Module in TB Patients in Coastal Areas Muhsinah, Sitti; Rini, Dewi Sartiya; Wijayati, Fitri
Poltekita : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Vol. 17 No. 3 (2023): November
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33860/jik.v17i3.3061

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The Couple Therapy module is based on the website as a form of intervention for TB patients in dealing with sexual needs.  Key components of this web-based couple therapy module include programme content, use of multimedia, interactive online activities, and provision of feedback support. This study aimed to analyze the use  of a website-based Couple Therapy Module on Pulmonary TB patients in the Coastal Area of Nambo District. The method used in this study is a combined research/combination of quantitative and qualitative (mixed-method), namely concurrent triangulation design (a balanced mixture of quantitative and qualitative) with a total of 20 respondents. The results of the study quantitatively showed that the couples therapy website had a positive impact marked by 90% of respondents stating that the website is easily accessible, has an attractive appearance, updated information and is interactive because it provides online consultation features. This is confirmed by participants' expressions regarding participants' perceptions of this website. Positive perception shows the expression of participants stating that the website is easily accessible, attractive display, fast access to information and interesting information. Negative perceptions show the expression of participants stating that it is difficult to open the website. The conclusion of this study is that website-based educational media is one of the right solutions in transferring health information to pulmonary TB patients.