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Journal : Nursing Current : Jurnal Keperawatan

KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTION OF DEMENTIA AMONG THE ELDERLY Kristanti Nupi; Santa Maria Pangaribuan; Sri Hunun Widiastuti
Nursing Current: Jurnal Keperawatan Vol 10, No 2 (2022): December
Publisher : Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/nc.v10i2.6265

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The elderly are in an unavoidable final stage of human development. The elderly will experience various changes, including decreased intellectual function. Apart from age, factors that cause intellectual changes in the elderly include dementia, which results in deficits in cognitive abilities, focuses on memory decline, and affects the decline in speech or language use. This study aimed to describe the knowledge of the elderly about dementia and their knowledge of dementia prevention efforts at the Cempaka Putih Public Health Center, Central Jakarta. This research method employed quantitative research with a descriptive design and sampling in this study used a convenience sampling technique with a total sample of 108 elderly respondents who visit the Cempaka Putih Health Center, Central Jakarta. The data collection method used two questionnaires, namely the dementia knowledge questionnaire and the dementia prevention knowledge questionnaire. A univariate analyze was performed in this study. The results showed that most of the elderly had poor knowledge about dementia, with a total of 72 respondents (66.7%) and 108 respondents (100%) had good dementia prevention. It is hoped that the results of this study can provide recommendations for developing effective programs to increase elderly health knowledge, especially about dementia and its prevention. 
BRIDGING THE NURSING CARE GAP: BUILDING QUALITY NURSING SERVICES FOR GAYS WITH HIV/AIDS THROUGH STANDARDIZATION, ENHANCEMENT OF NURSES' COMPETENCE, AND PATIENT PARTICIPATION Silalahi, Malianti; Pangaribuan, Santa Maria; Permaida, Permaida; Hermawan, Stepanus Maman
Nursing Current: Jurnal Keperawatan Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/nc.v12i2.9050

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Nursing care is a crucial aspect in addressing health issues, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), especially within the gay population. A lack of knowledge regarding nursing care for this population can hinder the reduction of HIV/AIDS cases. There is a need for HIV/AIDS nursing care standards that are not only comprehensive but also sensitive to the specific perceptions and needs of gay patients. Negative perceptions of nursing care can affect the quality of care and patient involvement in managing their health. Therefore, this study aims to explore these perceptions. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design to gain a deep understanding of the perceptions of gay patients with HIV/AIDS towards nursing care. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 14 participants selected purposively. The interviews were designed to explore the participants' views, experiences, and expectations regarding the nursing services they received. The collected data was analyzed using thematic analysis, allowing the researchers to identify and categorize the main themes from the gathered information. Two main themes were identified during this study: The desired professional nursing services for gay individuals with HIV/AIDS and the limitations of nurses in involving gay clients with HIV/AIDS in the nursing care planning process. Consistent and standardized nursing care services, as well as enhancing nurses' skills and abilities through mentoring and training, are the expectations of gay individuals with HIV/AIDS towards professional nursing care. A heavy workload is a limitation faced by nurses in providing optimal nursing care to gay individuals with HIV/AIDS.