HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA TERHADAP KECEMASAN PADA PASIEN KANKER YANG MENJALANI KEMOTERAPI DI RSUD ARIFIN ACHMAD PROVINSI RIAU
Abstract: Cancer is a general
term for abnormal cell growth that can infiltrate normal body system that
affects body function. The increased prevalence of cancer will lead to an
increased need for cancer therapy which one of them is chemotherapy.
Non-optimal handling of the effects of chemotherapy can cause discomfort that
induces anxiety. This anxiety can be overcome by family support. The purpose of
the study was to determine the relationship between family supports with
anxiety in a cancer patient who underwent chemotherapy at ArifinAchmad
Hospital. This research was designed in cross-sectional correlation. The sample
was 30 respondents taken based on inclusion criteria by using purposive
sampling technique. The data were collected by distributing questionnaires and
the anxiety using HARS. The data were analyzed by chi square statistic test
with alternative testfisher's exact and showed the result that there was no relationship
of family support and anxiety with p value (1.0) > α (0.05). Based on the
results of this study, nurses are expected to modify the environment to reduce
anxiety.
Keywords: Anxiety, Cancer,
Family support
Penulis: Soelastri, Siti
Rahmalia, Veny Elita
Kode Jurnal: jpkeperawatandd180086
