Journal of Aafiyah Health Research (JAHR)
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): JULY-DECEMBER

Emotional Focused Coping on COVID-19 Survivors During Isolation in a Rural Area in Indonesia

Andi Hanifah Muslimah (Health Care Center, Biringkanaya District)
Fairus Prihatin Idris (Master in Public Health, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)
Andi Asrina (Master in Public Health, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2021

Abstract

Background: The current condition is uncertain due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It has impacted survivors, so that coping strategy is needed, including emotional-focused coping. Aim: The purpose of the study was to obtain information and deeply examine coping strategies during isolation for COVID-19 survivors in the form of emotional-focused coping. Methods: The research method is quasi-qualitative with a phenomenological approach employing observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. A purposive sampling technique was used to determine the informants. The informants consisted of 10 regular informants, 2 supporting informants, and 1 key informant. Results: The results of this study, which is based on the measurement of the DASS questionnaire, showed that 3 COVID-19 survivors were experiencing mild depression, 1 person with mild anxiety, 4 people with moderate stress, 2 people with severe stress. Coping strategies based on emotional-focused coping is varied such as watching Korean drama, worship/shalat, positive thinking, playing with children, and watching a comedy movie. In contrast to survivors who are self-isolating at home, in hotels and hospitals, and are still adjusting to acceptance. Conclusion: Coping strategies during isolation for COVID-19 survivors are varied, including using emotional-focused coping. This can reduce psychological health problems when isolated in hospitals, hotels, and at home. Regular counseling is advised.

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jahr

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Health Professions Public Health

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Journal of Aafiyah Health Research (JAHR) P-ISSN: 2722-4929, E-ISSN: 2722-4945 is an electronic and papers, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal. JAHR is dedicated to publishing results of research and literature review from different areas of public health, which includes the study of ...