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Journal : Pediomaternal Nursing Journal

Quality of Life of Preschool-Age Children with Thalassemia Major Nurhidayah, Ikeu
Pediomaternal Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022): VOLUME 8 NO 2 SEPTEMBER 2022
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/pmnj.v8i2.31889

Abstract

Introduction: Health problems caused by thalassemia disease process and treatment affect patients who suffer from this disease, including pediatric patients who are in their preschool age. These problems can interfere with the child's physical, emotional, social, and school functions. This study aimed to describe the quality of life of preschool-age children with thalassemia major in Sumedang and Garut areas. Methods: In this study, a quantitative descriptive design was applied to a sample of 63 parents of children with 3-6 years old children with thalassemia who were recruited using the total sampling approach. The quality of life as a variable was measured using the PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scales for parent-proxy reports. Data collected were then analyzed for the mean score and categorized into good or poor quality of life, which were then expressed in frequencies and percentages. Results: Results showed that the mean score of quality of life was 75.94, with the mean scores for physical function, emotional function, social function, and school function of 75.79, 71.98, 87.46, and 60.95, respectively. The majority of preschool-age children with thalassemia have poor quality of life. The dimension that receives the most negative influence is the school function. Conculusion: It is suggested that nurses can improve the quality of life of these children by identifying the impaired functions and providing the appropriate care, such as facilitating the needs of these children to receive blood transfusions in hospitals.
Co-Authors Aan Nuraeni Aan Nuraeni Aan Nuraeni Aat Sriati Achadiyanti, Destia Adelse Prima Mulya Adistie, Fanny Ahmad Yamin Ai Mardhiyah Ai Mardhiyah Ai Mardhiyah AI MARDHIYAH, AI Ajeng Andini Sutisnu Allenidekania Allenidekania Amelia, Vira Anastasia Anna Anggoro Susan Anggraeni Anggraeni, Anggoro Susan Anisa Saraswati Annisa Nurbaiti Rahmah Annisa R Hanifah Asti Oktovianti Atlastieka Praptiwi Atmadiyanti, Ayu Lita Ayu Lita Atmadiyanti Cabanes, Ria C Citra Windani Mambang Sari Depi Lukitasari Desy Indra Yani Dewi Gayatri Dewi, Syafira Dian Palupi Kusuma Dyah Setyorini Dyah Setyorini Eka Puspita Endah Rahayu Eni Noviyani Eva Nurlaela Fadilah, Tria Nurhayyu Fanny Adistie Fanny Adistie Fanny Adistie Fatimah, Sari Gadis Pratiwi Priyono Gusgus Ghraha Ramdhanie Guztap Jabarul Haq Habsyah Saparidah Agustina Hamidah Nurhalimah Harvien Amellia Hardanti Hendrawati Hendrawati Henny S Mediani Henny S. Mediani Henny Suzana Mediani Hidayati, Nuroktavia Iceu Amira Ihda Al Adawiyah Mz Imas Rafiyah Indah Benita Tiwery Indriana, Vivi Vitriani Isna Hanifah Ita Vusfita Iwan Suhendar Jakariya Gilang Ramadhan Julvia Nurvitasari Kana Wadu, Novita Marcelina Karti Nur Aryanti Khaedar, Mochamad Kusman Ibrahim Laili Rahayuwati Ligina, Neng Lani Lilis Lusiani Lukitasari, Depi M. Haerul Anwar M. Randi Gentamandika Putra, M. Randi Gentamandika Mamat Lukman Maria komariah Maziyya, Nur Mediani , Henny Suzana Mega Tamara Mentari, Vanessa Zian Milah Kamilah Mira Trisyani Koeryaman Mufaj, Elda Nurfadila Mutiara Mutiara Nani Nurhaeni Nenden Nur Asriyani Maryam Neng Lani Ligina Nisa Lailatun Noor Ambya Novi Novianti Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nurjanah, Lilis Siti Nuroktavia Hidayati Nurvitasari, Julvia Nur’aeni, Aan Poddar, Sandeep Pratama, Oktarian Pratiwi, Yayu Prawesti, Sabrina Junieta Rahmawati R Ramdhona, Dinyatul Arba Ratih Kusuma Dewi Regita, Yasmina Dwi Rhamelani, Putri Rindang Ekawati Rindang Ekawati Ristina Mirwanti Ristina Mirwanti Saraswati, Anisa Sari Fatimah Sari Fatimah Sari Lestari Sheizi Prista Sari Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri Sri Hendrawati Sri Hendrawati Suryani Suryani Susi Susanah Sutini, Tititn Teti Sholehati Titin Sutini Triliana Purwadesi Yuliar Wafa Fida Az-zahra Waluya, Jajang Ganjar Wiwi Mardiah Yani, Pebri Yanti Herawati Yayu Eka Kartika Yuli Anggia Yusi Desriyani