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Journal : Journal of Nursing Science Update

FAMILY SUPPORT IN IMPROVING INDEPENDENCE OF STROKE PATIENTS Setyoadi Setyoadi; Tina Handayani Nasution; Amanda Kardinasari
Journal of Nursing Science Update (JNSU) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2018)
Publisher : Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciencce, Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (55.439 KB) | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jik.2018.006.01.10

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Stroke is a condition which occurs when the brain's blood vessels fail to supply oxygen to the brain cells which caused the brain not functioning properly. As such, stroke patients cannot fully support themselves. However, with constant and proper treatment, it can ease the burden on the patients, minimizing their disability, and reducing their dependence towards others while undergoing an activity. During the recovery phase, family plays an important role, they served as a source of support even during the healing and rehabilitation phase, as such, they are expected to be involved in the process of treatment since the very beginning. The purpose of this study is to identify the correlation of family support with stroke patients’ independence in the medical rehabilitation center of Dr. Iskak hospital Tulungagung. In order to focus on the stroke patients, this research uses a purposive sampling method which follows certain predetermined criteria. The research data were collected by using structured interview techniques by utilizing Barthel Index’s Instrument and family support instrument. Based on the results of the study, out of 57 respondents, the average score for family support was 87,84 while the stroke patients’ independence receives an average score of 81,75. Statistical analysis showed significant value = 0.00 whereas its sig value <α = 0.05 These numbers show a strong connection between family support with independence, which means that there is a correlation between family support and stroke patients independence. In conclusion, by giving a better family support the stroke patients can gradually become more independent. Essentially, in order for the stroke patients to gain better condition, it is advised that the paramedics should improve their role in providing education about the importance of family support towards stroke patients’ family members as the family plays an important role during the recovery process.
Assessment Indicator from Grandmothers' Support Was the Strongest Correlation to Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in Young Primiparous Working Mothers Muladefi Choiriyah; Ziadah Nikmatur Rizqiyah; Setyoadi Setyoadi; Ayut Merdikawati
Journal of Nursing Science Update (JNSU) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciencce, Universitas Brawijaya

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Primiparous mothers will experience various breastfeeding problems because it is the first experience, especially for working mothers. Therefore, they need to get support from their families, mainly from grandmothers. This study aims to analyze the correlation between the grandmother's support and exclusive breastfeeding for primiparous mothers working. This study, conducted in the Arjowinangun Community Health Center coverage area, Malang, used a cross-sectional study approach. The data collection used purposive sampling and questionnaires. One hundred thirty-two respondents had agreed to participate in this study. The results show that most mothers who choose non-exclusive breastfeeding had received insufficient support. There was a significant and strong correlation between grandmother's support and breastfeeding behavior (p-value = 0.000; r = 0.831), which means that the better the grandmother's support, the better exclusive breastfeeding behavior primiparous working mothers. All the support indicators were sufficient categories. The assessment support was the highest correlation to non-exclusive breastfeeding (r = 0.649). The conclusion is grandmother's support has a significant role in the success of exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers, so breastfeeding assistance by health workers should focus on mothers and families, especially grandmothers.