Many factors can cause relapse in schizophrenia patients. Non-compliance to taking medication is one of the factors that cause relapse in schizophrenia patients. In patients with schizophrenia, noncompliance to medication is a common occurrence driven by many factors and is considered a significant contributor to relapse. This research is an observational study using a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were the families of Schizophrenia patients who were treated in the Sawo Room, Madani Hospital, Central Sulawesi Province when the study was conducted. The sample size is 48 patients. The purposive sampling technique was used for the sampling method. The Chi-Square was used for the hypothesis test with a significance level of p < 0.05. Based on the results of the study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between medication compliance and relapse in schizophrenia patients at Madani Hospital, Central Sulawesi Province with P Value = 0.000 (< 0.05). It can be concluded that there is a relationship between medication compliance and relapse in schizophrenia patients. The hospital is expected to improve the ability of nurses to cooperate with all parties, especially families in caring for schizophrenic patients so that the recurrence of schizophrenic patients can be prevented.
Data on mortality due to Covid-19 worldwide shows an increase with age. In 2021 it was reported that the highest number of death related to Covid-19 occurred in the age range ≥ 60 years, namely 47.3%. The effects of Covid-19 make the elderly experience psychological disorders, so the stress level in the elderly increases, which can decrease the immune system. The study aimed to identify the stress level of older people in dealing with Covid-19 at the Wireuna Public Health Center. The research design used was descriptive with a survey design. The research was located in the Kabeluna Health Center, during 18-24 August 2022. The population was all elderly who visited the Kawatuna Health Center. The sample was total accidental sampling, with about 30 respondents. The data collection technique used the Dass questionnaire (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales). The results showed that 16.7% of the respondents had no stress to moderate stress (5 respondents), and 83.3% had moderate to severe stress levels (25 respondents). It is recommended that health workers increase guidance to elderly patients with various health promotion strategies, for example, teaching relaxation techniques, carrying out regular physical activities, and health counseling for monitoring and evaluating stress levels in the elderly. In this case, the nurse's role is to provide this education
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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