Gambaran Status Tekanan Darah Penderita Hipertensi di Desa Karanganyar  Kecamatan Kalianget Kabupaten Sumenep

ABSTRACT Hypertension is a health problem in the world, especially in developing countries. Hypertension is often called a silent killer (silent killer) because it is included in a deadly disease without accompanied by symptoms first as a warning for victims. The problem of high hypertension, especially in the elderly with concomitant decline in organ function. This type of research is quantitative descriptive using non-analytic cross sectional design. The sampling technique used was total sampling with a sample size of 32 people. The instrument used in the form of a tensimeter and blood pressure observation sheet. The results showed that the majority of respondents aged 55-60 years were 10 people (31.25%), the majority of respondents were male as many as 18 people (56.25%). Blood pressure status in patients with hypertension in Karanganyar village is systolic blood pressure 140-159 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 90-99 mmHg as many as 18 people (56.25%) It can be concluded that the majority of blood pressure status of hypertension sufferers in Gadung Hamlet, Karanganyar Village, Kalianget Subdistrict are in the category of Hypertension. Keywords: Blood Pressure, Hypertension

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DETERMINANTS OF HYPERTENSION IN THE ELDERLY AT SIMPANG TIGA HEALTH CENTER PEKANBARU CITY

Avicenna: Jurnal Ilmiah ◽

10.36085/avicenna.v15i2.795 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 74-83

Author(s):

Christine Vita Purba ◽

Nurhapipa . ◽

Yuyun Priwahyuni ◽

Rozia Daniati

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Health Center ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

P Value ◽

Counseling Services ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

A Value ◽

The World ◽

Sodium Consumption

Hypertension is an increase in systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg with two measurements with calm conditions. High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the most killer diseases in the world today. According to WHO (2015) around 1.13 billion people in the world have hypertension, meaning that 1 in 3 people in the world was diagnosed with hypertension. The purpose of this study was to determined the determinant of the incidence of hypertension in the elderly at Simpang Tiga Health Center, Pekanbaru City in 2020. This type of research was quantitative analytic with cross sectional research design and purposive sampling technique with 183 respondents as sample from 1617 populations. The results showed that variables related to the incidence of hypertension were excessive sodium consumption with P value = 0,000, (POR = 3,874 95% CI: 2,008-7,475), physical activity P value = 0.008 (POR = 2,323 95% CI: 1,280-4,215) , and eating patterns with a value of Pvalue = 0.024 (POR = 2.302 95% CI: 1.166-4.543). It is expected that elderly program holders will provide counseling services and counseling about excessive sodium consumption and better dietary arrangements and encouraged the elderly and families to reduce foods containing excess sodium and continue to carry out physical activities, actively participating in activities held once a week at the health center/ integrated elderly development post.

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Increased the Intensity of Elderly Visit to Posyandu with Family Support

South East Asia Nursing Research ◽

10.26714/seanr.1.3.2019.137-141 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Desi Sandra Fatmawati ◽

Edy Soesanto

Keyword(s):

Health Services ◽

Family Support ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

The decline in health, especially in the elderly will affect the independence and quality of life of the elderly. The role of the family is needed to motivate the elderly in health checks to health services. One of the health services for the elderly is the elderly Posyandu which is an integrated health service for the community-based elderly. Based on data the level of elderly visits to Posyandu the elderly shows that the level of elderly visits to the Posyandu of the elderly is relatively low. The low number of elderly visits to Posyandu is influenced by several factors, one of them is the support from the family. The low number of elderly visits to Posyandu is influenced by several factors, one of them is the support from the family. The purpose of the research was to found out the relationship between family support and the intensity of elderly visits to PosyanduSumber Sehat. This research used a quantitative descriptive correlational study with a cross-sectional design. The sample in this study was 82 elderly respondents with a purposive sampling technique. The results showed that good family support was 46 (56,1%) and less family support was 36 (43,9%). The intensity of elderly visits in the low category was 48 (58.5%) and there were 34 (41.5%) with high visit intensity. There was a significant relationship between family support and the intensity of elderly visits to posyandu.

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Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Depresi pada Lansia Pensiunan di Kecamatan Jekan Raya Kota Palangka Raya

Jurnal Surya Medika ◽

10.33084/jsm.v5i1.984 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 209-220

Author(s):

Syam'ani Syam'ani

Keyword(s):

Elderly People ◽

Employment Status ◽

Selection Criteria ◽

Age Groups ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

The World ◽

Day By Day

The population of the population in the world is increasing day by day. One of the age groups that have a significant increase in the elderly group. Projections and data found about the elderly are a concern that is of interest to the whole world because along with the increase in population it is accompanied by physical and psychological problems that accompany it. This study aims to identify factors that affect depression in retired elderly people. The design used in this study uses a research design: "CROSS-SECTIONAL". In this study, the population is elderly retirees who live in the area of Jekan Raya Subdistrict, Palangka Raya City. The sampling technique in this study uses consecutive sampling technique, which is the best type of non-probability sampling, that is, all objects that come sequentially and meet the selection criteria are included in the study until the number of subjects needed is fulfilled, namely as many as 100 people. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between sex (p: 0.671), employment status (p: 0.994), marital status (p: 0.726), education (p: 0.988), and the level of depression in retired civil servants in Jekan Subdistrict Raya Kota Palangka Raya. This research is expected to contribute positively to the management of elderly people with depression so that they are able to adapt to changes that occur due to the aging process.

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HUBUNGAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN DERAJAT HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA DI PUSKESMAS RANOTANA WERU

JURNAL KEPERAWATAN ◽

10.35790/jkp.v7i1.25229 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhamad Nurmansyah ◽

Rina Kundre

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Relationship Of

Abstrack Hypertension is a condition where a person experiences a rise in blood pressure either slowly or suddenly. Hypertension sufferers are currently experiencing an increase, especially in the age stage of the elderly. One of the factors that influence hypertension is difficulty in controlling emotions, which can increase the levels of adrenaline hormone which results in increased blood pressure. The purpose was to identify the relationship of emotional intelligence with hypertension degrees in the elderly. The design study is cross sectional. Samples is 69 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. Data collection uses a questionnaire consisting of 30 questions and observation sheets. Results used Chi Square test with 95% significance level obtained a significant value of p = 0.003 or smaller than 0.05. Conclusion there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and hypertension degrees in the elderly at public health center of Ranotana Weru .Keywords: Hipertertension, Emotional inteligence and hipertension degreesAbstrak : Hipertensi merupakan suatu kondisi dimana seseorang mengalami kenaikan tekanan darah baik secara lambat maupun mendadak. Penderita hipertensi saat ini mengalami peningkatan, apalagi pada tahap usia lansia. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi hipertensi adalah kesulitan dalam mengendalikan emosi, di mana dapat meningkatkan kadar hormone adrenalin yang emngakibatkan tekanan darah meningkat. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan derajat hipertensi pada lansia. Metode penelitian menggunakan cross sectional. Teknik sampling dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling, yang terdiri dari 69 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang terdiri dari 30 pertanyaan dan lembar observasi . Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95 % diperoleh nilai signifikan p = 0.003 atau lebih kecil dari 0.05. Kesimpulan ada hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan derajat hipertensi pada lansia di Puskesmas Ranotana Weru.Kata Kunci : Hipertensi, Kecerdasan Emosional, Derajat Hipertensi

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Vitamin B6, B12, Asam Folat, Tekanan Darah dan Demensia pada Lanjut Usia

Amerta Nutrition ◽

10.20473/amnt.v4i2.2020.123-131 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 123

Author(s):

Bekti Krisdyana ◽

Diffah Hanim ◽

Sugiarto Sugiarto

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Folic Acid ◽

Junior High School ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Vitamin B6 ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cluster Random Sampling

Background: Dementia is a multifactorial disease due to genetic and environmental influences. Lack of intake of vitamins B6, B12, folic acid and blood pressure are one of the environmental factors that cause dementia.Objective: To analyze the relationship between the adequacy of vitamins B6, B12, folic acid and blood pressure with dementia in the elderlyMethod: This research was a cross sectional study, which was carried out in Tulungagung Regency. The sampling technique was cluster random sampling and a sample size of 100 elderly from 7 elderly Posyandu in Tulungagung Regency, with independent variables such as adequacy of vitamin B6, B12, folic acid and blood pressure, while the dependent variable was dementia. Data were analyzed with chi square testResults: Respondents in this study were generally aged 60-74 years (70.0%), women (48.0%), were educated in elementary / junior high school (60.0%) and did not work (69.0%). Most respondents have insufficient vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid in the less category, with percentages of 57.0%, 54% and 64%, respectively. There was an association between the adequacy of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid with dementia in the elderly (OR=2.302; 95% CI=1.011-5.241; p=0.045; OR=2.397; 95% CI=1.060-5.422; p=0.034; OR=2.516; 95% CI=1.015-6.238; p=0.043). Blood pressure is associated with dementia in the elderly (OR=3.000; 95% CI=1.288-6.988; p=0.010). The average consumption of vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid in the normal group was higher than the dementia group, with a difference of 0.16 ± 0.04 mg, 0.54 ± 0.05 mcg and 65.89 ± 4.95 respectively mcgConclusionABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Demensia merupakan penyakit multifaktorial karena pengaruh genetik dan lingkungan. Minimnya asupan vitamin B6, B12, asam folat dan tekanan darah menjadi salah satu faktor lingkungan yang menyebabkan demensia.Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan antara kecukupan vitamin B6, B12, asam folat dan tekanan darah dengan demensia pada lanjut usiaMetode: Penelitian ini berupa penelitian cross sectional, yang dilakukan di Kabupaten Tulungagung. Teknik sampling dengan cluster random sampling dan besar sampel 100 lansia dari 7 posyandu lansia di Kabupaten Tulungagung, dengan variabel bebas berupa kecukupan vitamin B6, B12, asam folat dan tekanan darah, sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah demensia. Data dianalisis dengan uji chi squareHasil: Responden penelitian ini umumnya berusia 60-74 tahun (70,0 %), wanita (48,0 %), berpendidikan terakhir SD/SMP (60,0 %) dan tidak bekerja (69,0 %). Kebanyakan responden memiliki kecukupan vitamin B6, B12 dan asam folat dalam kategori kurang, dengan persentase masing-masing 57,0 %, 54 % dan 64 %. Ditemukan hubungan antara kecukupan vitamin B6, B12 dan asam folat dengan demensia pada lanjut usia (OR=2,302, 95% CI=1,011-5,241, p=0,045; OR=2,397, 95% CI=1,060-5,422, p=0,034; OR=2,516,95% CI=1,015-6,238, p=0,043). Tekanan darah berhubungan dengan demensia pada lanjut usia (OR=3,000,95% CI=1,288-6,988,p=0,010). Rata-rata konsumsi vitamin B6, B12 dan asam folat kelompok normal lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelompok demensia, dengan selisih masing-masing sebesar 0,16±0,04 mg, 0,54±0,05 mcg dan 65,89 ±4,95 mcg.Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara kecukupan vitamin B6, B12, asam folat dan tekanan darah dengan demensia pada lanjut usia.

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Pola Makan Balita Status Gizi Kurang di Puskesmas Ciumbuleuit Cidadap Bandung

Jurnal Sains Boga ◽

10.21009/jsb.002.2.05 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 37-47

Author(s):

Sana Widianti ◽

Rita Patriasih ◽

Cica Yulia

Keyword(s):

Eating Habits ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Energy Deficit ◽

Feeding Schedule ◽

Eating Habit ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Food Consumed

Abstract Underweight is a health disorder which is caused imbalance of nutrient needed for growth. The direct factor of underweight are food intake and infectious diseases. Foods consumed by toddlers will become a habit and form eating habit for toddlers. Caused of underweight are still a problem in west java, one of which is in Puskesmas Ciumbuleuit. The research was aimed to find eating habit toddlers recorded in Puskesmas Ciumbuleuit. The method was quantitative descriptive with cross-sectional design. The population of was 70 mother who have of toddlers underweight status. The sampling technique used was purposive in consideration of toddlers underweight status of was 4 to 5 years old already active consumers therefore the sample of the research was 20 people. The result of research that 55% of toddlers was only eating and snacking twice a day,77,5% of toddlers feeding schedule was irreguler, the quantity of toddler eating did not meet daily nutrition needs since the average intakes of staple food 177,9 gram, 48,4 gram of animal protein 9,75 gram of vegetables protein, 32,7 gram of vegetable, 11,6 gram of fruit, 32,8 gram of milk, the quality of 85% of toddler feeding was energy deficit, 70% of them were protein deficit, 95% was fat deficit,77,5% of toddler eating variation was not varied. Recommendations for related institutions are expected to provide knowledge and mentoring to the eating habit in toddlers underweight status, for mother of toddlers pay attention to food consumed by children so that it will produce a good eating habit. Keywords: eating habits, toddler, underweight status. Abstrak Gizi kurang adalah gangguan kesehatan ketidakseimbangan zat gizi yang diperlukan untuk pertumbuhan. Faktor langsung penyebab gizi kurang adalah asupan makanan dan penyakit infeksi. Makanan yang dikonsumsi balita akan menjadi kebiasaan dan terbentuklah pola makan pada balita. Kasus gizi kurang masih menjadi masalah di Jawa Barat, salah satunya di puskesmas Ciumbuleuit. Tujuan pemelitian ini untuk mengetahui pola makan anak balita status gizi kurang yang tercatat di puskesmas Ciumbuleuit Bandung. Metode yang digunakan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional. Populasi sebanyak 70 orang ibu yang memiliki balita status gizi kurang. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah purposive dengan pertimbangan anak balita yang memiliki status gizi kurang berusia 4-5 tahun sudah menjadi konsumen aktif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 20 orang ibu balita gizi kurang. Penelitian diperoleh mengenai frekuensi makan dalam sehari lebih dari setengahnya (55%) balita makan hanya dua kali dalam sehari dan mengkonsumsi snack dua kali. Jadwal makan anak balita sebagian besar (77%) tidak teratur. kuantitas makan balita seluruhnya masih belum sesuai dengan yang dianjurkan. Rata-rata konsumsi makanan pokok 177,9 gram, lauk hewani 48,4 gram, lauk nabati 9,75 gram, sayuran 32,7 gram, buah 11,6 gram, susu 32,8 gram. Kualitas makan balita sebagian besar(85%) defisit energi, lebih dari setengahnya (70%) defisit protein, sebagian besar (95%) defisit lemak, lebih dari setengahnya (75%) defisit karbohidrat, dan variasi makanan balita sebagian besar (77,5%) tidak bervariasi. Rekomendasi bagi lembaga terkait diharapkan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan pendampingan untuk pola makan pada balita status gizi kurang, bagi ibu balita memperhatikan makanan yang dikonsumsi oleh anak sehingga akan menghasilkan pola makan yang baik. Kata-kata kunci: anak bawah lima tahun, pola makan, status gizi kurang

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Gambaran Burnout pada Mahasiswa Keperawatan di Purwokerto

Jurnal Keperawatan Soedirman ◽

10.20884/1.jks.2016.11.2.709 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 130

Author(s):

Sopiati Alimah ◽

Keksi Girindra Swasti

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Nursing Student ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Moderate Level ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Central Java ◽

Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

ABSTRACTBurnout is physical, emotional, and mental fatigue due to long-term involvement in situations full of emotional demands. Nursing students may be at risk for burnout due to the many tasks and routines of life. This research aimed to describe burnout in students of nursing department and burnout level difference between two periods of intake. This research used quantitative descriptive study with the type of cross sectional design. The sampling technique used total sampling technique. The sample size was 156 respondents. Data were analyzed by using frequency distribution and percentage, as well as Kolmogorov-Smirnov. The majority of respondents were female (80,8%), chose a major that fit their interest (67,9%), very satisfactory GPA (62,8%), and from Central Java (65,4%). The number of respondents in 2013 and 2014 was 77 and 79 students. respectively. The majority of students experiencing moderate level of burnout was (56,4%). Kolmogorov-Smirnov test indicated p-value of 0,170. The majority of students experienced moderate level of burnout and there was no difference of burnout level between 2013 intake and 2014 intake. Keywords: block system, burnout, nursing student ABSTRAKBurnout merupakan kelelahan fisik, emosional, dan mental yang disebabkan keterlibatan jangka panjang dalam situasi yang penuh dengan tuntutan emosional. Mahasiswa keperawatan dapat berisiko mengalami burnout akibat banyaknya tugas dan rutinitas kehidupan yang dilakukan saat menjalani perkuliahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran burnout pada mahasiswa jurusan keperawatan dan perbedaan tingkat burnout antara kedua periode angkatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel dipilih menggunakan teknik total sampling sejumlah 156 responden. Analisis data menggunakan distribusi frekuensi dan persentase, serta Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Mayoritas responden berjenis kelamin perempuan (80,8%), kuliah sesuai dengan minatnya (67,9%), IPK sangat memuaskan (62,8%), dan berasal dari Jawa Tengah (65,4%). Jumlah responden angkatan 2013 dan 2014 adalah 77 dan 79 orang. Mayoritas mahasiswa mengalami burnout tingkat sedang (56,4%). Uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov menunjukkan p-value 0,170. Mayoritas mahasiswa mengalami burnout tingkat sedang dan tidak ada perbedaan tingkat burnout antara angkatan 2013 dan 2014. Kata kunci: burnout, mahasiswa keperawatan, sistem blok.

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Study Analysis of Knowledge Mother and Environmental Conditions of Occurrence of Acute Respiratory Infections in Children

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i2.29.13804 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2.29) ◽

pp. 491

Author(s):

Yarmaliza Dan Marniati

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Environmental Conditions ◽

Respiratory Infections ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

World Health ◽

Acute Respiratory Infections ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

Under Five ◽

The World

Acute Respiratory Infections still menjdi major health problem in the world. According to the World Health Organization estimates that the incidence of acute respiratory infection in developing countries with under-five mortality above 40 per 1,000 live births is 15% - 20% per year in the toddler age group. About 13 million children under five in the world die each year and most of these deaths are in developing countries. Panga in the health center of the top 10 diseases, acute respiratory infections ranked first in the amount of 65% by the sheer number of infants 158. The aim of research to influence knowledge megetahui Mother and environmental conditions on the incidence of acute respiratory infections in Toddlers in Panga sub-district Puskesmas Panga Aceh Jaya 2014. this study is a descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The sampling technique using random sampling techniques, selected at random from each member of the population, an analysis of the data in this study using univariate and bivariate. The survey results revealed that mother's knowledge and environmental conditions affect the incidence of ARI in Toddlers (P <0.05).

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Hubungan Tipe Kepribadian Dengan Tingkat Interaksi Sosial Lansia Di Panti Wredha Sultan Fatah Demak

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan MAKIA ◽

10.37413/jmakia.v10i2.101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Galia Wardha Alvita ◽

Sholihul Huda

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

The Elderly ◽

General Information ◽

Personality Types ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Diet Pattern ◽

History Of ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang : usia yang semakin tua pada lansia akan diikuti dengan perubahan interaksi sosial. Perubahan interaksi sosial lansia menimbulkan keterbatasan dalam berhubungan dengan orang lain dan mempengaruhi kepuasan dalam hidup. Perubahan interaksi sosial tersebut dipengaruhi pula oleh pengalaman tipe kepribadian dimasa mudanya yaitu tipe kepribadian tertutup ataupun terbuka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan Tipe Kepribadian Dengan Tingkat Interaksi sosial pada Lansia di Panti Wredha Sultan Fatah Demak.Metode : Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif korelasi dengan rancangan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini 30 responden dengan teknik pengambilan sampel total sampling. Analisa penelitian menggunakan Chi Kuadrat.Hasil : sebagian besar lansia mempunyai tipe kepribadian introvert yaitu 16 responden (53,3%), dan sebagian kecil lansia mempunyai tipe kepribadian ekstrovet yaitu 14 responden (46.7%). Sebagian besar lansia memiliki tingkat interaksi sosial kurang sebanyak 18 responden (60 %) dan tingkat interaksi sosial baik sebanyak 12 responden (40%) dengan nilai p-value 0,024 (p0.05).Kesimpulan : Ada Hubungan Tipe Kepribadian Dengan Tingkat Interaksi sosial pada Lansia di Panti Wredha Sultan Fatah Demak. Berdasarkan hasil analisis statistik tersebut memberikan informasi umum yang berkaitan dengan hubungan tipe kepribadian dengan bagaimana lansia dalam berinteraksi sehingga dapat merumuskan intervensi yang tepat dalam meningkatkan interaksi sosial lansia sesuai dengan tipe kepribadiannya Kata Kunci : Interaksi Sosial, Kepribadian, Lansia ABSTRACTBackground: The aging process in the elderly will be followed by psychososial changes. Psychososial changes that occur result in disruption of sosial interaction of the elderly and lead to dependence on others and satisfaction in life. Psychoanalytic changes are also influenced by the experience of personality types in his youth. This study aims to determine the relationship between the type of personality and the level of sosial interaction in the elderly at the Panti Wredha Sultan Fatah Demak.Method: The type of research is descriptive correlation with cross sectional design. The number of samples in this study were 30 respondents with a total sampling technique. Research analysis uses Chi Squares.Results: most of the elderly have introverted personality types, namely 16 respondents (53.3%), and a small portion of the elderly have extrovet personality types, namely 14 respondents (46.7%). Most of the elderly have a level of sosial interaction less than 18 respondents (60%) and a good level of sosial interaction as many as 12 respondents (40%) with a p-value of 0.024 (p 0.05).Conclusion: There is a Relationship between Personality Types and the Level of Sosial Interaction in the Elderly at the Panti Wredha Sultan Fatah Demak. Based on the results of the statistical analysis, it provides general information relating to the relationship of personality types with how the elderly interact so that they can form appropriate interventions in increasing sosial interaction of the elderly according to their personality type. Keywords : Diet pattern, History of hypertension, Elderly

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Factors influencing postoperative pain management among nurses in selected district hospitals in Ghana

Journal of Perioperative Practice ◽

10.1177/17504589211064039 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 175045892110640

Author(s):

Awube Menlah ◽

Evans OseiAppiah ◽

Isabella Garti ◽

Dorcas Frempomaa Agyare

Keyword(s):

Pain Management ◽

Postoperative Pain ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Postoperative Pain Management ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

District Hospitals ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Multistage Sampling

Background: Poorly managed postoperative pain is linked to numerous postoperative complications worldwide and in Ghana. This is due to the myriad of physical and psychological problems, such as lifelong chronic pain syndromes, impaired functionality and death. Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the barriers and factors influencing postoperative pain management by Ghanaian nurses working in four hospitals. Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was employed for this study. Participants were recruited using a multistage sampling technique by which 146 returned their questionnaires out of 194 participants. The statistical analysis of data was done with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 version. Results: Findings revealed that some verbal and non-verbal cues from patients such as facial grimacing, restlessness, irritability and distress, lack of concentration and moaning or crying (verbalisation) influenced how nurses controlled postoperative pain with analgesia. The participants also identified several barriers to influence postoperative pain management by nurses. Conclusion: In conclusion, postoperative pain control by nurses is influenced by several factors, and hence, nurses need to manage patients’ pain effectively in Ghana and abroad using multiple approaches.

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