scholarly journals The Relationship of Family Support with Elderly Independence in Fulfillment of Daily Living Activity in the Middle of the COVID-19 Outbreak in Pangkep District

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Isymiarni Syarif

Background: The existence of the elderly (elderly) is characterized by an increasing life expectancy from year to year. An increase in the number of elderly will cause various health problems including those that cause a decrease in the productivity of the elderly. The decline in productivity in the elderly due to decreased function, so that the elderly can lead to decreased independence in carrying out daily activities without exception in the midst of an outbreak of Covid 19. The purpose of this study is to identify the picture of the level of independence in fulfilling the daily activities of living in the midst of an outbreak of covid-19. Methods: This study design is analytic with cross sectional approach. The total sample was 109 elderly people aged 60 years and over. The instrument uses a questionnaire and the measurement instrument uses the Barthel index. The data analysis technique used Spearman Rho. Results: The results showed that 96 respondents (79%) had high family support, 12 (19.4%) received moderate family support, and 1 respondent (1.6%) had low family support. 13 respondents (21%) were in the moderately dependent category and 96 respondents (79%) were in the independent/independent category. Conclusion: There is a positive and significant relationship between family support and the independence of the elderly in fulfilling daily activities in the midst of the Covid 19 outbreak in Pangkep Regency. Increasing family support for the elderly is very necessary for the independence of the elderly. Health centers are advised to provide intensive counseling to families so that they provide greater support to the elderly. Keywords: elderly independence, daily activities, family support, covid 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Farah Dwita Angelina ◽  
Joni Haryanto ◽  
Elida Ulfiana

Hypertension is a health problem that many elderly suffer from. Blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension can be controlled in various ways, namely doing physical activity regularly, performing activities related to cognitive function, and controlling stress levels so as not to affect contractions or pulsations of the heart and nervous system that can cause blood pressure to increase. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of partner support with physical, mental, and social activities of the elderly with hypertension.This study used a correlational non-experimental design with a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples were 102 respondents in the Morokrembangan area, where the sampling used Nonprobability Sampling method, namely Purposive Sampling. The research instrument used partner support questionnaires, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), mental health practices, social activities and demographic characteristics. The analysis used Spearman Rho test.The results of this study were there was a relationship between partner support with physical activity (p = 0.000; r = 0.589 ), mental activity (p = 0.000; r = 0.778 ), and social activity (p = 0.000; r = 0.671) with positive and unidirectional correlation.As you get older, daily activities will decrease too. The better the support provided by the partner, the higher the level of daily activities carried out by the elderly. Therefore, elderly couples are expected to provide mutual support in carrying out physical, mental, and social activities. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Aan Devianto ◽  
Eltanina Ulfameytalia Dewi

Mental and social problems experienced by the elderly who live in the most frequent homes are lonely, if loneliness in the elderly is not treated, then there will be a serious impact that arises depression. Some studies suggest that the elderly who live in homes have a higher risk of loneliness than the elderly who live at home together with their families. The purpose of the research carried out is to determine the relationship of social interaction with loneliness in the elderly at the Social Services Home of the Elderly X Yogyakarta. The research method uses correlation description with cross sectional design, purposive sampling with a total sample of 51 respondents, the research instrument uses questionnaires and the analysis method uses the Kendall's Tau test. The results showed the elderly in the social services house of the elderly X Yogyakarta with statistical analysis showed a significant relationship with a P-value of 0,000 (<0,05) with a relationship value of -0,508. Conclusion There is a relationship of social interaction with loneliness in the medium category.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumiati Sumiati

Background : Continuation of age is someone because of his age experiencing biological, physical, psychological, and social changes. Changes that occur due to age which further reduce one's independence, this means that the elderly who are weak cannot take care of themselves. To fulfill the ADL, the elderly need a family role to increase their independence. Family support is one type of social support. Mutual interactions between individuals or family members can lead to a relationship of dependence on each other. Independence means no supervision, direction, or active assistance from others. A person who refuses to perform a function is deemed not to function even though he is actually capable. Objective : To determine the relationship between family support and the independence of the elderly in daily activities in the Karang Asam Samarinda HealthCenter. Method: This study uses a cross sectional design. The sample is all the elderly who are registered in the Asam samarinda coral health center. The variable observed is family support with the independence of the elderly. With a population of 110 people and a sample of 52 people. Data is collected using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive correlation with significant p <0.05. Results : Research shows that there is a significant relationship between family support and the independence of the elderly from the Chi Square results obtained p value = 0,000 thus p value is smaller than alpha 0.05 then Ho is rejected, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between family support and independence of the elderly in daily activities in the Karang Asam Samarinda Health Center.Conclusion : Family support is needed by the elderly, so that the elderly are expected to be able to carry out daily activities independently.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-138
Author(s):  
Novianti Novianti ◽  
Dina Mariana

This study aimed to determine the factors that influence the behavior of the elderly in participating in gymnastics for elderly in Jalan Gedang Health Center in Bengkulu City, 2016. This study was an analytical study using cross sectional design. The population were all elderly at gymnastics in Jalan Gedang health center totaled 50 people, with a total sample of 33 people, and were taken using accidental sampling technique. Data collection was done by direct interview using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with chi square test at α 5 percent. The results showed that most respondents 60.6 percent had less knowledge, most respondents 51.5 percent got lower family support, almost half of respondents 36.4 percent had low motivation, almost half of respondents 42.4 percent behave not active in participating in gymnastics for elderly, and the results of the chisquare value of ρ 0.040, 0.000 and 0.001 showed no relationship between knowledge, family support and motivation to the behavior of the elderly in participating in gymnastics in Jalan Gedang health center in Bengkulu City 2016. Knowledge, family support, and motivation are very important for the elderly in order to follow gymnastics actively, because gymnastics is very useful for maintaining health. Keywords: Awareness, Behavior, Family Support, and Motivation  


Jurnal NERS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Wachidah Yuniartika ◽  
Fauzan Muhammad

Introduction: The aging process results in decreased body resistance, physiological functions and diseases which attack the elderly, such as hypertension. Elderly gymnastics is a mild exercise that is applied to the elderly. High family support will make the elderly more actively participate in elderly gymnastics activities, and vice versa. The aim of study was to determine the relationship of Family Support to the Activity of Elderly in Pajang Village.Methods: The design of the study was quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The population of the study was all elderly people with hypertension who were aged 60 years and over who participated in elderly gymnastics, with total sampling at 95 respondents. This was then analyzed using the Kendall’s Tau formula.Results: The majority of family support was enough (38.8%) and the active category (63.2%),  with bivariate analysis a value of 0.001 (<0.05), with a magnitude of 0.082.Conclusion: Families can help overcome the problems of the elderly and provide support for exercise activities. Families can also increase self-confidence to improve the health of the elderly. There is a significant relationship of family support for the activeness of elderly hypertension patients in elderly gymnastics activities in Pajang Village.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Vike Pebri Giena ◽  
Pawiliyah Pawiliyah ◽  
Erwin Efrianto

Background: Population. To realize healthy and quality elderly, health promotion must be carried out as early as possible, one of them through the formation and development of elderly posyandu groups. Purpose: This study aims to study the relationship of family support and the role of health volunteer with the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karangnanding Health Center, Karang Tinggi District, Bengkulu Tengah Regency. Methods: This research uses analytic survey design with cross sectional approach. The population in the study were all elderly people who participated in the Posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karangnanding Health Center as many as 53 people. Sampling in this study using a total sampling technique. Data collection in this study uses primary and secondary data. Data analysis was performed univariately and bivariately. Results: The results obtained: (1) There is a relationship of family support with the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karang Nanding Health Center, with a moderate relationship category; (2) There is a relationship between the role of health volunteer and the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karangnanding Health Center, with the category of moderate relationship; (3) There is a relationship between the role of health volunteer and family support with the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karang Nanding Health Center, with a very close relationship category. Conclusion: The role of health volunteer and family support are factors related to the utilization of posyandu for the elderly. With the support from their families, the elderly tend to be more active in participating in posyandu activities for the elderly. Latar Belakang: Indonesia termasuk negara yang akan masuk ke penduduk struktur tua dengan persentase penduduk lansia mencapai 7,6% dari total penduduk. Untuk mewujudkan lansia sehat dan berkualitas, harus dilakukan pembinaan kesehatan sedini mungkin salah satu melalui pembentukan dan pembinaan kelompok posyandu lansia. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari hubungan dukungan keluarga dan peran kader dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karangnanding Kecamatan Karang Tinggi  Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain  survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah seluruh lansia yang mengikuti posyandu lansia di wilayah kerja wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karangnanding sebanyak 53 orang. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat. Hasil: Hasil penelitian didapatkan: Ada hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karang Nanding, dengan kategori hubungan sedang;  Ada hubungan peran kader dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karangnanding, dengan kategori hubungan sedang; Ada hubungan kategori peran kader sedang dan dukungan keluarga dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karang Nanding, dengan kategori hubungan sangat erat. Simpulan: Peran Kader dan Dukungan keluarga adalah faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia. Dengan dukungan dari keluarga para lansia cenderung lebih aktif dalam mengikuti kegiatan posyandu lansia.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Weni Lidya Hendayani ◽  
Ridhyalla Afnuhazi

According to WHO (World Health Organization) depression is the third largest psychological disorder that is thought to occur in (5%) of the world's population and the onset of depression has a relationship with several factors one of which is family support. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of family support with the level of depression in the elderly in the Social Home Tresna Werdha Kasih Sayang Batusangkar. This research use cross sectional approach. The study was conducted at the Tresna Werdha Social House of Mother Love Batusangkar in July 2017 with a population of 53 elderly people who suffer from depression. Sampling technique with total sampling. Data processing is done computerized using computerized program. The result of univariate analysis showed that (67,9%) respondents got good support and (39,6%) respondents had moderate depression. In bivariate analysis p value = 0.008 means there is a relationship of family support with depression level in elderly. It is expected that Tresna Werdha Social Welfare officer Kasih Ibu Batusangkar to raise awareness and always give support to elderly. It is intended that the level of depression in the elderly in the Social House Tresna Werdha Valentine's Love Batusangkar decreased even none.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Wedi Lufty ◽  
Nurul Khairani ◽  
Effendi Effendi

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


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Jeane Sumendap ◽  
Sefti Rompas ◽  
Valen Simak

Abstract: Family support is very much needed in the use of posyandu for the elderly, because with motivation and family assistance, of course the elderly will find it easier to utilize the services provided by the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of family support and motivation with the interests of the elderly towards Posbindu. The method used in this study is a cross sectional study design with 88 samples of elderly people in Tumaluntung Village. Data collection used 2 questionnaires. They were Family Support and Motivation questionnaire. This study used a chi square test with α value <0.05. The results showed there was a relationship between family support and motivation and the interest of the elderly towards posbindu in Tumaluntung Village, with the value of family support p = 0.05 while the value of motivation p = 0.01. The conclusion of this study there was a relationship between family support and motivation with the interest of the elderly towards posbindu in Tumaluntung Village, Tareran District. Suggestions for health services can be used as input and information to improve services and take proactive actions such as counseling and for future researchers to increase the number of respondents and increase research variables.Keywords: Family Support, Motivation, Elderly InterestAbstrak: Dukungan keluarga sangat dibutuhkan dalam penggunaan posyandu untuk lansia, karena dengan motivasi dan bantuan keluarga, tentu lansia akan lebih mudah memanfaatkan layanan yang diberikan oleh lansia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan dan motivasi keluarga dengan minat lansia terhadap Posbindu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah desain penelitian cross sectional dengan 88 sampel lansia di Desa Tumaluntung. Pengumpulan data menggunakan 2 kuesioner. Mereka adalah kuesioner Dukungan Keluarga dan Motivasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji chi square dengan nilai α <0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara dukungan dan motivasi keluarga dengan minat lansia terhadap posbindu di Desa Tumaluntung, dengan nilai dukungan keluarga p = 0,05 sedangkan nilai motivasi p = 0,01. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dan motivasi dengan minat lansia terhadap posbindu di Desa Tumaluntung, Kecamatan Tareran. Saran untuk layanan kesehatan dapat digunakan sebagai input dan informasi untuk meningkatkan layanan dan mengambil tindakan proaktif seperti konseling dan bagi peneliti di masa depan untuk meningkatkan jumlah responden dan meningkatkan variabel penelitian.Kata kunci: Dukungan Keluarga, Motivasi, Minat Lansia


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Maria Ambrosia Barek ◽  
Joni Haryanto ◽  
Elida Ulfiana

Introduction: Elderly are individuals who are vulnerable and at risk of experiencing health problems related to nutritional status. Families who live together are expected to be able to provide nutritional intake in accordance with the condition of the elderly so that adequate knowledge is needed in preparing the need for balanced nutrition. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and family support to elderly's nutritional status. Methods: The search for literature review articles was carried out in four databases (Scopus, Science Direct, Pub med, and Google Scholar) with a publication span of 2016-2020. The prism checklist was used to guide this review. Analysis and data tabulation were carried out in the article. Title, abstract, full text and methodology were assessed to determine study eligibility. Results: A total of 10 studies matched the inclusion criteria of the study, consisting of 6 cross-sectional studies and 4 qualitative studies. A review study found that good knowledge, positive attitude and good family support are directly proportional to the nutritional status of the elderly. Discussion: Family has a role in maintaining the health of the elderly, one of which is in fulfilling nutrition. Knowledge, attitudes and family support are related to the nutritional status of the elderly. Conclusions: Families who have knowledge related to nutrition can provide complete food intake and according to the needs of the elderly. A good family attitude will increase their support in helping fulfill nutrition.


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