Journal of Health and Nutrition Research
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2022)

Anxiety Levels of Hypertensive Patients Against the Implementation of Covid-19 Vaccination in the Work Area of the Kawatuna Health Center

Hasnidar (Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tadulako, Kota Palu, Indonesia)
Sukrang (Department of Nursing, Tadulako University, Indonesia)
Shasmy Tias Utami (Department of Nursing, Tadulako University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Nov 2022

Abstract

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

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Journal Info

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jhnr

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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The Journal of Health and Nutrition Research (ISSN: 2829-9760) is an international peer-reviewed, scientific, and open-access journal managed by Media Publikasi Cendekia Indonesia. Journal of Health and Nutrition Research aims to provide forum exchanges and interfaces between researchers and related ...