Sukrang
Department of Nursing, Tadulako University, Indonesia

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Anxiety Levels of Hypertensive Patients Against the Implementation of Covid-19 Vaccination in the Work Area of the Kawatuna Health Center Hasnidar; Sukrang; Shasmy Tias Utami
Journal of Health and Nutrition Research Vol. 1 No. 3 (2022)
Publisher : Media Publikasi Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56303/jhnresearch.v1i3.58

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This study aims to identify the level of anxiety of hypertensive patients regarding the implementation of the Covid-19 vaccination in the work area of the Kawatuna Public Health Center. The research design used was descriptive, with a total population survey design of 30 respondents. The study was conducted on 6 – 12 June 2022. The results of this study were the level of anxiety of hypertensive patients towards the implementation of the Covid-19 vaccination; most of the categories were moderate anxiety (46.6%), mild anxiety (13.3%), severe anxiety (30%), no anxiety (3.3%), and panic (6.6%). The study concluded that most hypertensive patients have moderate anxiety about implementing the Covid-19 vaccination, which was indicated by a positive attitude that controls anxiety. It is recommended that health workers improve their control of anxiety levels to be more effective such as teaching relaxation techniques, doing regular physical activity, and providing health counseling
Stress Levels in the Elderly in Facing Covid-19 at the Kawatuna Health Center Hasnidar; Sukrang; Fauzan; Indah Rahmana Putri
Journal of Health and Nutrition Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56303/jhnresearch.v2i1.115

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Data on mortality due to Covid-19 worldwide shows an increase with age. In 2021 it was reported that the highest number of death related to Covid-19 occurred in the age range ≥ 60 years, namely 47.3%. The effects of Covid-19 make the elderly experience psychological disorders, so the stress level in the elderly increases, which can decrease the immune system. The study aimed to identify the stress level of older people in dealing with Covid-19 at the Wireuna Public Health Center. The research design used was descriptive with a survey design. The research was located in the Kabeluna Health Center, during 18-24 August 2022. The population was all elderly who visited the Kawatuna Health Center. The sample was total accidental sampling, with about 30 respondents. The data collection technique used the Dass questionnaire (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales). The results showed that 16.7% of the respondents had no stress to moderate stress (5 respondents), and 83.3% had moderate to severe stress levels (25 respondents). It is recommended that health workers increase guidance to elderly patients with various health promotion strategies, for example, teaching relaxation techniques, carrying out regular physical activities, and health counseling for monitoring and evaluating stress levels in the elderly. In this case, the nurse's role is to provide this education