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Jurnal Sains Kesehatan
ISSN : 27236757     EISSN : 18298842     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37638/jsk.27.1.1-7
Core Subject : Health,
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan di terbitkan oleh STIKES TRI MANDIRI SAKTI. Terbitan Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Tiga (3) dalam setahun. Jurnal Sains Kesehatan merupakan jurnal ilmiah dalam bidang Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, Keperawatan, Kebidanan dan Farmasi.
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Education, Knowledge and Nutritional Status of Elderly in Elderly Integrated Service Post Working Area of Bentiring Community Health Center Bengkulu Nurul Khairani; Santoso Ujang Effendi; Desi Kurnia Putri
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 25, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.25.1.9-17

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This study was based on the still high nutrient deficiency of  elderly in                  the working area of  Bentiring  Community  Health  Center   Bengkulu. This study aimed to study the relationship between education and knowledge with                        nutritional  status of  elderly in  Elderly  Integrated  Service  Post  working  area  of   Bentiring  Community  Health  Center Bengkulu. The  research type was Analytical Survey and the desain of research was Cross Sectional. The population of  this  study  was  all  elderly who visited  Elderly Integrated  Service Post                in  the  working  area  of Bentiring Community  Health  Center  Bengkulu                   in January to April 2017 which amounted to 52 elderly. Sampling technique in this research used   Total  Sampling. The data collected in this study used primary data and secondary data with data analysis technique done by univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-Square test (c²) through SPSS 16 program. The result of  this research were : from 52 elderly,  there were  35 elderly (67,3%)  with basic education, 27 elderly  (51,9%)  who had  less knowledge, 20 elderly  (38,5%)  had  less  nutritional  status, there was significant relationship  between  education  with  nutritional  status of  elderly  with  medium category, and there was a significant relationship between knowledge with nutritional status  of  elderly with close category. It was expected to Bentiring Community Health Center Bengkulu to improve health services to the elderly by providing nutrition education and medical  examination  for  elderly.  Keywords : education, elderly, knowledge, nutritional status, elderly
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI (MP-ASI) DENGAN BERAT BADAN BAYI USIA > 6-12 BULAN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BASUKI RAHMAT KOTA BENGKULU Yuni Ramadhaniati; Ruri Maiseptya Sari; Nanda Widarti
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 26, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.26.2.30-38

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The Relationship between Knowledge about Complementary Food with Baby Weight Aged 6-12 Month in Working Area of Basuki Rahmat                                               Public Health Center Bengkulu CityABSTRAKMakanan pendamping ASI merupakan pelengkap untuk melatih serta membiasakan bayi terhadap makanan yang akan dimakannya setiap hari selain demi memenuhi kebutuhan tubuh yang semakin meningkat seiring dengan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bayi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari hubungan pengetahuan ibu tentang Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) Dengan Berat Badan Bayi Usia 6-12 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Basuki Rahmat Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif, populasi mempunyai kesempatan yang sama untuk dipilih menjadi sample yang akan dijadikan ibu yang memiliki bayi pada usia 6-12 bulan selama bulan Maret sampai dengan April 2018 sebanyak 63 orang di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Basuki Rahmat Kota Bengkulu. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 63 orang. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil Penelitian dari 63 orang terdapat 25 pengetahuan kurang, 31 yang pengetahuan kurang dan 7 orang yang pengetahuan baik. Dari 63 orang terdapat 15 orang yang berat badan bayi tidak normal, 48 berat badan bayi normal. Ada hubungan pengetahuan ibu tentang Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) dengan berat badan Bayi Usia 6-12 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Basuki Rahmat Kota Bengkulu dengan kategori hubungan sedang. Diharapkan pihak Puskesmas Basuki Rahmat Kota Bengkulu terutama pada bidan agar dapat meningkatkan program yang berkaitan dengan pemberian makanan pendamping ASI agar dapat meningkatkan kesehatan bayi dan diharapkan memberikan informasi kepada ibu Kata Kunci:    berat badan bayi, pengetahuan ibu tentang makanan pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) ABSTRACTComplementary food is a complement to training and familiarizing babies with the food they eat every day in addition to meeting the needs of the body which increases along with the growth and development of the baby. The purpose of this study is to learn about the relationship of knowledge about complementary food with baby weight with Age of 6-12 month in working area of Basuki rahmat Public Health Center Bengkulu City. This study was quantitative research. Population in this study were all mother who had baby with Age of 6-12 month during March to April 2018 with the amount of 63 people in working area of Basuki Rahmat Public Health Center Bengkulu City. Collecting data in this study used primary data with spreaded questionnaire. The result of this study showed: from 63 people there were 25 people with lack of knowledge, 31 people with moderate knowledge and 7 people with good knowledge. from 63 people there were 15 people with baby weight did not normal, 48 people with baby weight normal. there is significant relationship between knowledge about complementary feeding with baby weight with Age of 6-12 month in working area of Basuki rahmat Public Health Center Bengkulu City with moderate category relationship. Keywords: Knowledge about MP-ASI, Baby Weight
EFEKTIFITAS INTERVENSI TERAPI MUSIK KLASIK TERHADAP STRESS DALAM MENYUSUN KARYA TULIS ILMIAH (KTI) MAHASISWA AKADEMI KESEHATAN SAPTA BAKTI BENGKULU Nengke Puspita Sari; Sutri Yani
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 24, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.24.1.46-52

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Stress is a condition of physical and psychological stress due to the demands of the self and the environment. The many demands of the task and the scientific paper is a stressor that can cause stress for students. One method to overcome the stress that is with music therapy. This study aimed to determine differences in stress levels before and after music therapy at the final stage of a student who made scientific paper at Sapta Bakti Health Academy Bengkulu. The sampling technique in this study was Purposive Sampling with the number of respondents 31 people. This type of study was pre-experiment which belong to the pre-test and post-test one group design. Analysis of statistical data used was the Wilcoxon Match Pairs Test. The data was collected at the time before and after therapy was given to classical music by using the DASS 42 Instrument developed by Lovibond and Lovibond was used as a stress gauge items. Based on this research, there were differences in stress levels of respondents before and after the therapy was given to classical music. From the results of Wilcoxon test for levels of stress before and after therapy to classical music both obtained significance value of 0.000 which was smaller than α = 0.05. The difference could be seen was the decline in the number of respondents prior to the classical music therapy on stress levels of students was 8 people students (26%) experienced severe stress, 8 students (26%) experienced mild stress, and 15 students (48%) experienced stress is. Meanwhile, after the classical music therapy decreased stress levels, as many as 2 students (7%) experienced mild stress, 11 were students (35%) became normal, 8 students (26%) experienced mild stress and 10 students (32% ) are stressed. Based on this research was expected to provide inputs to the nurses and educational institutions, and other research so that it can cope with stress in college students. Keywords: classical music therapy, stress levels, scientific paper
PENDIDIKAN, SIKAP, SOSIAL EKONOMI, DAN KEJADIAN DIARE PADA BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KANDANG KOTA BENGKULU Sanisahhuri Sanisahhuri; Fikitri Marya Sari; Piter Indra Luki
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 25, No 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.25.3.89-98

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Diarrhea is still an important health problem because it is the third contributor to child morbidity and mortality in various countries including Indonesia. This study aimed to study the relationship of education, attitudes, and socio-economics with the incidence of diarrhea in children under five in  working area of Kandang Public Health Center Bengkulu. This type of research was Analytical Survey using Cross Sectional design. The population in this study were all mothers who had toddlers and visited Kandang Public Health Center Bengkulu. The sampling technique in this study used Accidental Sampling and obtained sample of 51 mothers of children under five. Data collection in research used primary data obtained from direct interviews with respondents. Data analysis techniques were carried out by univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square statistical test. The results were obtained: from 51 mothers, there were 18 mothers (35.3%) with toddlers who experienced diarrhea, 22 mothers (43.1%) with basic education, 31 mothers (60.8%) being favorable, 26 mothers (51.0%) had prosperous family socio-economic I. This study showed that there was a significant relationship between maternal education and the incidence of diarrhea in children under the medium category, there was a significant relationship between maternal attitude and diarrhea incidence in toddlers in the medium category, and there was a significant relationship between socio-economic and the incidence of diarrhea in children under five in the tight. Kandang Public Health Center should conduct health education about diarrhea for mothers of children under five in its working area. Keywords: attitude, diarrhea, education, socio-economic
Knowledge, Working Mother, Husband’s Support, and Exclusive Breastfeeding in Working Area of Padang Serai Primary Health Care Bengkulu City Nurul Khairani; Suryani Suryani; S. Effendi; Herly Wulandika
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 26, No 1 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.26.1.35-44

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The bad impact caused by not giving exclusive breastfeeding is the baby's immune system decreases, disruption of baby's growth and development, increases the risk of disease, and is susceptible to bacteria causing diarrhea. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge, working mothers and husband's support with exclusive breastfeeding in Padang Serai Public Health Center in Bengkulu. This type of research was an analytical survey using Cross Sectional design. The sample in this research was mothers who had  babies over the age of 6-12 months in Baruna 3 Posyandu and Baruna 2 Posyandu and the sampling used Accidental Sampling techniques, which  were as many as 34 mothers. Data collection used primary data and secondary data. This study used the Chi-Square test (Pearson Chi-Square) and Contingency Cofficient. The results of this research were obtained from 34 mothers, there were 17 mothers (50.0%) with less knowledge, 25 mothers (73.5%) who did not work outside the home, 19 mothers (55.9%) whose husbands not supportive and 26 mothers (76.5%) who did not give exclusive breastfeeding, there was a significant relationship between knowledge of mothers with exclusive breastfeeding, there was no significant relationship between mothers working with exclusive breastfeeding, and no significant relationship between husband's support with exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of Padang Serai Health Center in Bengkulu City. It was expected for mothers who had babies to be able to take part in health promotion activities, read books about ASI, to increase their knowledge of the importance of Exclusive Breastfeeding. Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding, husband’s support, knowledge, working                  mother                  
ANALISIS PRIORITAS MASALAH KESEHATAN DI KABUPATEN SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA Dwi Putri Sulistiya Ningsih; Sri Sahayati; Isa Dharmawidjaja
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 25, No 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.25.3.1-13

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Health development is carried out through the implementation of improvements through: Health efforts, health financing, human resources, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, foods, health information management, and community empowerment. Priority analysis of health problems is the basic activity used to plan health programs. This study was intended to describe the priority of health problems in Sleman District, Indonesia. This study used descriptive design. Data collected through assessment from documentation and interviews. Interviews were conducted with health workers at the Sleman District Health Office. Health problems measured their rank using the Hanlon method. In this valuation method is based on four components, namely the magnitude of the problem, the seriousness of the problem, the estimated effectiveness of the solution, and PEARL (propriety, economy, acceptability, availability of resources, legality). The results of this study were found in five main health problems in Sleman, namely; (1) Measles, there was an outbreak even though measles immunization coverage  90% nationally and at least 80% at the district level (Score 37.5). (2) Maternal Mortality Rate (83.30 per 100,000 live births in 2014, 63.27 per 100,000 live births in 2013 (score 36). (3) DHF-related deaths were 4 people with IR of 50.6 per 100,000 population (score 24) (4) Morbidity of diarrhea in 2014 was 214 per 1000 inhabitants (score 22). (5) In 2014 new cases of smear + TB were 442 people, with a total number of cases (prevalence) 546 (score 20). The five main health problems in Sleman District were measles, maternal mortality, DHF, diarrhea, and tuberculosis. Measurements with the Hanlon Method are easy to do, and the costs incurred are relatively low, so they can be routinely carried out in Sleman District. Keywords: analysis, health, problem priority, Sleman
Attitude, Support of Husband, and Exclusive Breast Feeding in Working Area of Jembatan Kecil Public Health Center Bengkulu Yulita Elvira Silviani; Ayu Amalia Pranciska
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 25, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.25.2.47-57

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Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding without giving other foods or drinks immediately after birth until the age of 6 months. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is recommended by international guidelines based on scientific evidence about the benefits of breastfeeding for infants, mothers, families and countries. This study aims to study the relationship of maternal attitudes and husband's support with exclusive breastfeeding in the work area of Jembatan Kecil Puskesmas in Bengkulu City. This study uses descriptive correlational method, with cross sectional design. The population in this study were all mothers who had babies aged 6 months who were in the working area of the Jembatan Kecil Health Center in Bengkulu City, which were 193 people. The technique in this study uses accidental sampling and obtained a sample of 66 samples. Collecting data in this study uses a questionnaire by distributing and filling questionnaires. The analysis used was univariate and bivariate. The results of the study were obtained: (1) out of 66 samples in the working area of the Jembatan Kecil Public Health Center in Bengkulu City there were 35 people (53.0%) not giving exclusive breastfeeding. (2) out of 66 samples in the working area of the Jembatan Kecil Public Health Center in Bengkulu City, there were 29 people (43.9%) negative attitudes in exclusive breastfeeding. (3) out of 66 samples in the working area of the Jembatan Kecil Public Health Center in Bengkulu City there were 23 people (34.8%) husbands who did not support exclusive breastfeeding. (4) There is a significant relationship between the attitudes of mothers with exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Jembatan Kecil Health Center in Bengkulu City, with a moderate relationship category. (5) There is a significant relationship between the husband's support and exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Jembatan Kecil Health Center in Bengkulu City, with a moderate relationship category. To further enhance the provision of information about exclusive breastfeeding through health promotion, health education and counseling that not only involves mothers but also includes husbands as motivators in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and control of other factors such as mass media, socio-cultural so as not to affect mothers. Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding, mother's attitude, husband's support
FAKTOR – FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU SEKS BEBAS PADA REMAJA KELAS II DI SMKS 4 PGRI KOTA BENGKULU Tria Nopi Herdiani; Awal Isgiyanto; Wiwit Novitaria
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 24, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.24.2.80-93

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The  Factors Related  to Free Sex Behaviour on Adolescent  Class II in  SMKS 4  PGRI  BengkuluABSTRAKPergaulan bebas di kalangan remaja akhir-akhir ini meningkat. Setiap tahun terjadi kehamilan diluar nikah akibat perilaku sek bebas yang mengakibatkan remaja melakukan aborsi yang tidak aman (unsafe abortion). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor – faktor  yang berhubungan dengan perilaku seks bebas pada remaja kelas II di SMKS 4 PGRI Kota Bengkulu.Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi sebanyak 68 siswa, sampel diambil seluruh dari jumlah populasi yaitu 68 siswa. Pengambilan data ditentukan secara total sampling. Pengambilan data mencakup data primer dan sekunder yang dikumpulkan pada bulan Juli 2016 dengan instrumen berupa lembar kuesioner. Hasil penelitian didapatkan :  terdapat 52 responden (76,5%) memilik perilaku seks ringan, 42 responden (61,8%) berpengetahuan baik tentang perilaku seks bebas,, 51 responden (75,0%) menggunakan sosial media dengan baik. 46 responden (67,6%) memiliki peran keluarga dengan baik, dan  ada hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang perilaku seks bebas, social media, dan peran keluarga terhadap perilaku seks bebas pada siswa kelas II di SMKS 4 PGRI Kota Bengkulu dengan kategori sangat kuat.  Kata Kunci : pengetahuan, peran keluarga, perilaku seks bebas, sosial mediaABSTRACTFree sex in adolescent is improving in every year experienced unwanted pregnancy because of free sex so that they are doing unsafe abortion. This research aimed to identify what factors were related to sex behaviour with adolescent in class II SMKS 4 PGRI Bengkulu. This research used a descriptive correlation design with cross sectional approach. Population counted 68 students, sample was taken the whole of the population of 68 students. Data retrieval was determined by total sampling. Collecting data included primary and secondary data were collected in July 2016, with the instrument in the form of questionnaire.The Result of this research showed that : there was 52 respondents (76,5%)  had mild sexual behaviour, 42 respondents (61,8%) had a good knowledge about free sex, 51 respondents (75,0%) used social media well, 46 respondents (67,6%) got family roles well, and there was a relationship between knowledge about free sex behaviour, social media, and family roles on adolescent Class II in SMKS 4 PGRI Bengkulu with a very strong category.  Keywords : free Sex Behavior, knowledge, social media, role of  the family
Age, Parity, Education, and Antenatal Care (ANC) Among Pregnant Mother in Working Area of Citra Medika Public Health Center Lubuklinggau Yuni Rahmadhaniati; Vina Nopita; Septa Mandala
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 25, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.25.1.54-64

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The antenatal care (ANC) is an examination of pregnant women during pregnancy to prevent complications and prepare for healthy births. This study aimed to study the factors related to ANC among  pregnant women in  working area of Citra Medika Public Health Center Lubuklinggau. The type of  this study used was Deskriptif Correlation with Cross Sectional design. The population in this study was all postpartum mothers in working area of Citra Medika Public Health Center Lubuklinggau amounted 151 mothers. Sampling technique was Total Sampling. This study was conducted during month of July-August 2017 at Citra Medika Public Health Center Lubuklinggau. Analysis data in this study used univariate and bivariate analyses with Chi-Square statistical test. The results of the study were: 77 mothers (51.0%) did not complete their ANC visit,  91 mothers (60.3%) were middle education, 78 mothers (51.7%) aged 20-35 years old, 104 mothers (68.9%) with multipara parity. There was a significant correlation between maternal education with ANC visit  with closeness of the relationship was medium category, there was a significant correlation between maternal age with ANC visit with closeness of the relationship was medium category, and there was                 a significant correlation between parity with ANC visit with closeness of                                  the relationship was medium category. Keywords:  age, ANC, education, parity
HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN KEMANDIRIAN LANSIA DI POSBINDU CEMPAKA WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PUGUK KABUPATEN SELUMA Wedi Lufty; Nurul Khairani; Effendi Effendi
Jurnal Sains Kesehatan Vol 26, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/jsk.26.2.79-88

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The Relationship between Family Support with Independence of Elderly in Posbindu Cempaka Working Area of Puguk Public Health Center              Seluma RegencyABSTRAKPeningkatan jumlah lansia yang terjadi kini, menimbulkan berbagai masalah kesehatan pada lansia. Adapun permasalahan yang terkait dengan lanjut usia antara lain pengaruh proses menua yang dapat  menimbulkan berbagai masalah terhadap perubahan fisik, psikologi maupun sosial. Secara umum perubahan fisik akan berdampak pada penurunan aktivitas sehari-hari yang dijalani oleh lansia. Perubahan fisik tersebut akan mempengaruhi tingkat kemandirian lansia dalam beraktivitas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan kemandirian lansia di Posbindu Cempaka wilayah kerja Puskesmas Puguk  Kabupaten Seluma. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian Survei Analitik dengan desain Cross Sectional.  Populasi dalam penelitian ini  adalah seluruh lansia di Posbindu Cempaka Kelurahan Puguk  Kabupaten Seluma bulan Juni tahun 2019 berjumlah 35 lansia.  Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh lansia yang berkunjung di Posbindu Cempaka wilayah kerja Puskesmas Puguk Kabupaten Seluma berjumlah 35 lansia. Teknik pengambilan sampel secara Total Sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-Square (χ2). Hasil penelitian adalah dari 35 lansia terdapat 19 lansia (54,3%) yang mendapatkan dukungan keluarga, 10 lansia (28,6%) yang mengalami ketergantungan sedang, dan ada hubungan yang signifikan dukungan keluarga dengan kemandirian lansia di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Puguk  Kabupaten Seluma dengan kategori hubungan erat. Diharapkan kepada Puskesmas dapat memberikan edukasi kepada keluarga agar dapat memberikan dukungan kepada lansia di Posbindu Cempaka wilayah kerja Puskesmas Puguk  Kabupaten Seluma. Kata Kunci : dukungan keluarga, kemandirian, lansia ABSTRACTAn increasing number of elderly people is happening now, causing various health problems in the elderly. The problems related to old age include the influence of the aging process which can cause various problems on physical, psychological and social changes. In general, physical changes will have an impact on decreasing the daily activities undertaken by the elderly. These physical changes will affect the level of independence of the elderly in their activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of family support with the independence of the elderly in Posbindu Cempaka working area of Puguk Health Center, Seluma Regency. This research is an Analytical Survey research with Cross Sectional design. The population in this study were all elderly in Posbindu Cempaka, Puguk Village, Seluma Regency in June 2019, amounting to 35 elderly people. The sample in this study were all elderly who visited the Posbindu Cempaka working area of Puguk Health Center, Seluma Regency, amounting to 35 elderly. The sampling technique is Total Sampling. Data collection uses primary and secondary data. Data analysis techniques using the Chi-Square test (χ2). The results of the study are that of the 35 elderly there are 19 elderly (54.3%) who get family support, 10 elderly (28.6%) who experience moderate dependence, and there is a significant relationship of family support with the independence of the elderly in the working area of Puguk Health Center, Seluma Regency with the category of close relations. It is expected that Health Center can provide education to families so that they can provide support to the elderly in Posbindu Cempaka working area of Puguk Health Center, Seluma Regency. Keywords: family support, independence, elderly

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