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The Relationship between Coping Mechanisms and Anxiety Levels among Hypertensive Elderly in Rural Areas Wahyuni, Adhitya Restu; Silvanasari, Irwina Angelia; Suswati, Wahyi Sholehah Erdah
Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): March
Publisher : Al-Hijrah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58545/jrcnp.v3i1.475

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Background: Hypertension is a prevalent condition among the elderly in rural areas. Anxiety in older adults with hypertension in these regions can significantly impact their blood pressure management, as it may hinder their adherence to medical treatment and healthy lifestyle practices. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in elderly individuals with hypertension in rural areas. Methods: This quantitative study employs a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 198 elderly individuals, with a sample size of 132 elderly individuals with hypertension, selected using simple random sampling. The independent variable is the coping mechanism, and the dependent variable is the level of anxiety. Research instruments included the Coping Mechanism Questionnaire and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). Statistical analysis was conducted using the gamma test. Results: The findings indicate that the majority (59.1%) of participants utilized maladaptive coping mechanisms, while nearly half (41.7%) experienced severe anxiety. The gamma test revealed a P-value of 0.000 ≤ 0.05, with a contingency coefficient of -1.000, indicating a statistically significant and strongly negative relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in elderly individuals with hypertension. Conclusions: The study concludes that adaptive coping mechanisms are associated with lower anxiety levels in hypertensive elderly. Providing these individuals with information and counseling on effective coping mechanisms could help reduce anxiety and promote more adaptive coping strategies.
The Association Between Peer Influence and Dating Behavior Among Adolescents at a High School in Rural Area: A Cross-Sectional Study Amalia, Ananda Putri; Silvanasari, Irwina Angelia
Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): September
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Background: Dating behavior among adolescents today leads to risky dating behavior that has an impact on premarital sexual behavior. Teenagers are curious about new things and can be influenced by their partners, environment, and peers. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the relationship between the role of peers and dating behavior in adolescents. Methods: This research design is quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. The population at State Senior High School "X" Jember was 121 students, with a sample size of 93 students. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The independent variable is the role of peers, and the dependent variable is dating behavior. These two variables were measured using a questionnaire on the role of peers and dating behavior. Univariate analysis was performed with frequency distribution. Bivariate analysis using Fisher's Exact test. Results: The results showed that almost all peer roles were in the positive category, with a percentage of 84.9%. Most respondents showed non-risky dating behavior, 72.0%. Fisher's Exact test results show that the p-value (0.000) is smaller than α (0.05). This means the alternative hypothesis is accepted and indicates a relationship between peer roles and adolescent dating behavior. Conclusions: Positive peer roles tend to lead to non-risky dating behavior. Therefore, adolescents should be more careful in choosing peers to avoid engaging in risky dating behavior.