International Journal of Health Science and Technology
Vol 2, No 3 (2021): April

Anxiety and Individual Coping Strategies In Undergoing Isolation During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ismiyati Yuliatun (Master Psychology of Muhammadiyah Surakarta University Clinician at The Surakarta Regional Mental Hospital)
Siti Rahmawati (Master Psychology of Muhammadiyah Surakarta University)
Sri Lestari (Master Psychology of Muhammadiyah Surakarta University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2021

Abstract

Individuals exposed to the Covid-19 virus have consequences for isolation, both self-isolation and isolation in health services. During isolation, individuals may experience anxiety which needs to be managed with appropriate coping strategies. Purpose: to find out how the anxiety experienced by individuals in undergoing isolation and how the coping strategies that individuals have in dealing with the anxiety that arises when undergoing isolation during a pandemic. Methods: qualitative using a phenomenological study. Data collection was carried out by semi-structured interviews and observations on two mothers who underwent isolation. The data obtained were analyzed to find emerging themes. Results: There were 5 main themes related to anxiety and coping strategies used by individuals in undergoing isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely conditions before and during isolation, factors that cause anxiety, symptoms of anxiety, coping and support strategies, effects of coping strategies and lessons learned from experience undergo isolation.

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Journal Info

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ijhst

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Subject

Humanities Engineering Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Science and Technology published since July 2019 with ISSN Online: 2685-8673 by LPPM Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. IJHST Published third a year in January, July and November. This journal contains research papers as results of research which have already been ...