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Stress Levels Affect the Quality of Life of Elderly People with Hypertension in Panti Werdha Wattimena, Christy; Astuti, Dwi; Herman, Theresie Chindyana
Care : Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan Vol 13, No 3 (2025): EDITION NOVEMBER 2025
Publisher : Universitas Tribhuwana Tunggadewi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33366/jc.v13i3.7340

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Stress is the most common psychological disorder experienced by the elderly and has a significant impact on their quality of life. One of the triggers of stress in the elderly is non-communicable diseases such as hypertension. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels to the quality of life of elderly people with hypertension. The research method used is quantitative correlational with a sample size of 40 elderly people with hypertension at the Tat Twan Asi Pos 7 Sentani Nursing Home, Jayapura. The sampling technique used total sampling with a purposive sampling approach. The inclusion criteria included willingness to be a respondent, consumption of at least one type of antihypertensive drug, full consciousness, and the ability to be interviewed in Indonesian. The exclusion criteria were elderly people who experienced disorientation while the exclusion criteria were the elderly who experienced disorientation of time, place, and people. The instruments used were the DASS-42 and WHOQOL-BREF questionnaires. Data analysis was performed univariately and bivariately using the Spearman test with the assistance of SPSS 27 for Windows 11. The results showed a significant relationship between stress levels and the quality of life of elderly people with hypertension (p=0.001). Most elderly people experienced severe stress and low quality of life. Therefore, a comprehensive approach is needed, taking into account other risk factors such as symptoms of depression and anxiety experienced by the elderly, to make health interventions more effective.
Penyuluhan PHBS Dalam Pencegahan Skabies Di Panti Asuhan Holei Roo Kabupaten Jayapura, Papua Wattimena, Christy; Sasarari, Zusana A; Herman, Theresie Chindyana; Kristina, Yunita
Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (ABDIKEMAS) Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (ABDIKEMAS)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, Politeknik Kesehatatan Kemenkes Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36086/abdikemas.v7i2.2982

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Scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Scabies disease mostly affects children and the transmission can occur directly or indirectly. This community service aims to provide understanding about scabies disease in Holei Roo Orphanage. The results of the counseling activity on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in the prevention of scabies at Holei Roo Orphanage gave a significant positive impact on increasing the knowledge and awareness of the residents of the orphanage about the importance of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. Through interactive and practical education, the residents of the orphanage understand the ways to prevent scabies, such as washing hands with soap, keeping the bed clean, not sharing clothes or towels, and immediately reporting if they experience symptoms. The results of the activity show that this counseling is effective in shaping preventive behavior that can minimize the spread of scabies and support the creation of a healthy and comfortable living environment in orphanages
Long-Term Suffering from Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Impact on Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study Wattimena, Christy; Sasarari, Zusana A.; Herman, Theresie Chindyana; Kristina, Yunita
Jurnal Keperawatan Florence Nightingale Vol 8 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Stella Maris Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52774/jkfn.v8i2.244

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Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) are infectious diseases that attack the acute respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and lungs. The purpose of the research to determine the relationship between the duration of ARI and the quality of life. The study was conducted at the Waibhu Community Health Centre using non-probability sampling with purposive sampling techniques. The sample size was 80 with inclusion criteria of ARI patients aged 19-60 years; duration of ARI are 5-30 days; fully conscious; able to read and write; and willing to be respondents. Respondents who experienced disorientation in time, place, and person were excluded. The instrument used the WHOQOL-BREFF questionnaire to measure quality of life. Data analysis used univariate analysis (gender, age, occupation, marital status, religion, duration of ARI, number of ARI episodes in the last 6 months, and quality of life) and bivariate analysis (the relationship between the duration of ARI and the quality of life) used the Kruskal-Wallis test. TheĀ  results showed that there was a significant relationship between the duration of ARI and the quality of life of ARI patients (p=0.001), H=16.336. It is necessary to pay attention to the patient's quality of life to preventing the severity of infection.