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THE DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL STIGMA TOWARD PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MEDAN CITY Risky Hasibuan; Muhammad Jailani
SOSIOEDUKASI Vol 15 No 3 (2026): SOSIOEDUKASI : JURNAL ILMIAH ILMU PENDIDIKAN DAN SOSIAL
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i3.9094

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health issue that affects not only physical health but also generates social challenges in the form of stigma toward patients and their families. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of social stigma experienced by tuberculosis patients and their family members in Medan City, Indonesia. A qualitative approach with a phenomenological design was employed to explore the lived experiences and meanings attributed by the participants. Data were collected through in depth interviews with TB patients, their family members, and healthcare workers involved in TB management. The findings reveal that stigma against TB patients remains prevalent within the community. The identified forms of stigma include social exclusion, discriminatory treatment, negative labeling, and fear of disease transmission. In addition, family members experience secondary stigma, reflected in changes in community attitudes and feelings of shame when a relative's TB status becomes publicly known. Such stigma adversely affects patients' psychological wellbeing, leading to reduced self confidence, social withdrawal, and reluctance to disclose their illness. Conversely, family support plays a significant role in strengthening patients' motivation to adhere to treatment and cope with social pressures. The study further demonstrates that stigma is shaped by social interactions and inadequate public knowledge of tuberculosis. Therefore, continuous health education, strengthened social support, and the implementation of more inclusive approaches to TB care are essential to reducing stigma and improving the well being of individuals affected by tuberculosis
RITUAL OF THE MARTUTUAEK CEREMONY IN MAINTAINING THE IDENTITY OF THE PARMALIM COMMUNITY IN MEDAN CITY Ari Suhada; Muhammad Jailani
SOSIOEDUKASI Vol 15 No 3 (2026): SOSIOEDUKASI : JURNAL ILMIAH ILMU PENDIDIKAN DAN SOSIAL
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i3.9152

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Martutu Aek is one of the important rituals in Ugamo Malim which functions as a purification ceremony and naming of newborn babies, this ritual is still maintained by the Parmalim people in Medan City despite facing changes due to urban life. This study aims to describe the implementation  of Martutu Aek, analyze its symbolic and theological meaning, and examine its role in maintaining the cultural and religious identity of the Parmalim community in the city of Medan. The research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were obtained through observation, interviews with religious leaders and Parmalim congregations, as well as literature studies, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that Martutu Aek contains symbolic meaning through the use of water, itak gur-gur, rimbang leaves, and weed leaves as symbols of purity, welfare, hope, and steadfastness of life. Theologically, this ritual is an expression of gratitude to Debata Mulajadi Na Bolon and a commitment to guide children according to the teachings of Ugamo Malim. In the midst of the multicultural community of Medan City, Martutu Aek continues to play a role as a medium for preserving the cultural and religious identity of the Parmalim community through the inheritance of values, strengthening community solidarity, and preserving ancestral traditions.