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Journal : Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)

Understanding Elderly Health in Riau: Phenomenology Study on Healthcare Access, Chronic Diseases, and Care Challenges Virgo, Gusman; Indrawati; Hardianti, Sri
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 4 (2025): April
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i4.10937

Abstract

Despite recent improvements in health indicators, ensuring affordable, quality healthcare for the elderly in Riau Province remains challenging. This study examines personal experiences accessing healthcare services, costs, barriers, and strategies to develop more effective solutions for elderly welfare. We conducted a qualitative phenomenological study with 20 seniors in Riau Province (November-December 2024) with equal gender representation. Experienced interviewers gathered information about healthcare seeking, accessibility, affordability, and strategies. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results revealed unsatisfactory health conditions among elderly populations, with many suffering from benign tumors, chronic kidney disease, persistent pain, and gastric ulcers. Most participants had multiple non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes and hypertension. The elderly faced significant obstacles accessing both government and private healthcare, including inadequate facilities, long wait times, complicated referral systems, and limited medication and medical personnel availability. Financial constraints presented major barriers, especially for private services with high costs. Limited understanding of procedures and additional expenses further complicated access. Transportation issues and lack of awareness about available services highlighted the need for targeted interventions to improve health outcomes in this demographic. System improvements and service enhancements are necessary for optimal healthcare access. Policymakers and elderly care providers must prioritize elderly-friendly healthcare infrastructure with affordable care costs to improve health conditions among senior citizens in Riau Province.
Co-Authors Adeswastoto, Hanantatur Afiah Afiah Afianto, Rery Aisyah, Iis Amelia Wulandari An Nahdliyah, Khumairoh Ananda, Lusi Septia Andi Gunawan Andi Irfan, Andi Angraini, Dela Nofri Arina Pambudi, Tesalonika Asnimawati, Asnimawati Asriani Asriani, Asriani Ayu Fadilah, Sri Ayu Prasetya Astuti, Aldiella Azizah Azizah Beny Setiawan, Beny Decky Saputra Dessyka Febria, Dessyka Diah Indriani Diana Wibowo Dwiza Riana Emma Susanti Fatikah, Noor Finta Amalinda Firmansyah, Moh. Wahyu Gusman Virgo Gustiana, Etri Gustiana, Etry Gustriana, Etri Gustriana, Etry Harahap, Dewi Anggriani Hariani, Laila Silvi Hastuty, Milda Hatta, Isnur Iitdrie, Iitdrie Ilhamy, M.Lathief Indah Permatha Sari, Vigi Indrawati Indrawati Indrawati Iqbal Firmananda, Fahmi Jati, Putri Zulia Joni Irawan, Joni Keya, Rino Tryanto Kumala Sari, Resy Kumalasari, Resy Latif, Ahmad Basyir M Firdaus M. Firdaus Mahmudah Mahmudah Melyani Sari Sitepu, Melyani Sari Milea Zega, Fadlam Min, Yuliana Purnama Sari Min, Yuliana Purnamasari Muhammad Jufri Muji sulistyowati Musyirna Rahmah Nst Naimi, Nadlrah Nurhayati, Aprillia Nur’ainun Nur’ainun Oktaviana, Riska Pardede, Ranat Mulia Pedia Aldy Ristianita, Paradita Viola Rizka Wahyuni Amelia Rizki Rahmawati Lestari Rosnadi, Rosnadi Rosyandi, Yudi Rumintarsih, Ade saepumilah, isep Salsabilla, Nendy Putra Sari, Resy Kumala Sinto Sinto Sri Wahyuni Sri Widati Sugianto Sugianto Sumianto Sumianto Sumianto Syafriani Syafriani, Syafriani Syifa Tanjung, Lailatul Tanjung, Lailatul Syifa Wahyu Hidayat Wirdatul, Cindy Yan Mario Paridy Man, Giovanny Yoana Agnesia Yufuria Christiansi, Welldelin Yusmita, Yesi Zahrotul Adha, Aziza Zulia Jati, Putri Zurrahmi Z.R Zurrahmi, Zurrahmi