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LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE ABUSED ELDERLY Acob, Joel Rey U
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 4 No. 1 (2018): January - March
Publisher : YCAB Publisher & IAKMI SULTRA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (197.032 KB) | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v4i1.172

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Aim: The study determined individual lived experiences of the abused elderly in the provinces of Leyte and Biliran.Methods: The study utilized qualitative phenomenology. Interviews are made and recorded, then later transcribed verbatim. Collaizi's method is used as method of analysis to obtain themes of the lived experiences of the ten abused key informants.Results: Based from results, most of the abused entities are female, widowed aging 6o to 65 years old, earning less than 2000 pesos per month and are dependently living in a nuclear family structure for 40 years. Based on their responses to the open-ended guide questions, key informants revealed emotional mistreatment being the most extensive type of abuse. Physical and sexual maltreatment are also evident amidst their old age. Family members and employers are the main identified perpetrators of the elderly. Bruises on most covered areas in their body, rope burns, torn undergarments, being touched without consent are some of the objective indicators of abuse. Themes such as family violence and workplace mistreatment are the most common form of abuse experienced.Conclusion: Based from the findings, it is recommended that the local government and concerned stakeholders to timely review existing rules protecting vulnerable adults especially its implementation. 
Needs assessment: occupational health effort post in the informal sector in Pakpak Bharat District, Indonesia Utami, Tri Niswati; Manik, Hubban Fathani; Acob, Joel Rey U; Aulia, Destanul; Sillehu, Sahrir
Journal of Community Empowerment for Health Vol 8, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada

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Introduction: The majority of workers in the informal sector have not received occupational health services. This study aims to explore health issues and assess the community's need for Occupational Health Services within the group of farmers.Methods: The activities are categorized into three parts: 1) Self-Assessment Survey (ASA). Data collection for the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) activity is conducted using a questionnaire instrument, with a total of 10 farmer respondents collected to answer the questionnaire consisting of 5 assessments: work environment, personal protective equipment and safety, work performance, farmer’s health, and workplace hazards. 2) Village Community Assembly. Data collection for the Village Community Assembly activity is done through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with 35 study participants determined using a purposive sampling technique. 3) Establishment of occupational health effort posts. The implementation of the establishment of occupational health effort posts is done through a joint assembly with the village community and a facilitator team. Data analysis is conducted descriptively based on a Needs assessment. Musculoskeletal complaints, inadequate pesticide use for health requirements, and insufficient use of personal protective equipment were found.Results: The components of a needs analysis are based on considerations such as problem gaps, resource availability, support, and funding. The establishment of occupational health effort posts provides an appropriate platform for farmers to become acquainted with, prevent, early detect, and improve workers' health.Conclusion: Healthcare personnel needs to continuously provide support and health services through enhancement, guidance, and training to the farming community so that they can prevent and improve their health.
Co-Authors Destanul Aulia, Destanul Manik, Hubban Fathani Sillehu, Sahrir Utami, Tri Niswati