Journal of Nursing Science Update (JNSU)

Personal Character and Stigma in the Acceptance Process of Families Caring for Individuals with Mental Disorders

2024-05-17T04:19:47+00:00

Mental illness necessitates long-term care, impacting both sufferers and their families due to societal stigma. This study examined the correlation between personal character and self-acceptance, stigma, and self-acceptance, and the sociodemographic factors influencing acceptance. The study used a quantitative descriptive design to analyze data from 130 individuals who were purposefully selected from a total population of 175 families with members experiencing mental disorders. The research instruments included standard questionnaires to measure personal character, extraversion, perceived stigmatization, stigma, and family adaptation acceptance. Results indicated that personal character and stigma were significantly associated with acceptance (p-value <0.05). At the same time, the distance to the health center was the most influential demographic factor (p-value <0.005, Chi-Square 170.071). In conclusion, strengthening the personal character of families is crucial to mitigate the negative impact of societal stigma. Furthermore, enhancing services provided through health centers is essential.

Parents' Mental and Emotional Disorders and Psychosocial Problems in Children at Public Elementary School 1 Kucur

2024-04-25T08:31:12+00:00

The psychosocial challenges faced by children may not always correspond with the emotional disorders exhibited by their parents. A robust support system from their social network can significantly contribute to the enhancement of their mental well-being. This study aims to investigate the relationship between parental emotional disorders and psychosocial issues in school-aged children. The research utilizes a descriptive correlational approach with a cross-sectional design, involving 165 students aged 6 to 12 from Public Elementary School 1 Kucur who are currently enrolled in school, along with one consenting parent, resulting in 330 respondents. The Self-Reporting Questionnaire-29 (SRQ-29) is used to identify parental emotional issues, while the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) assesses children's psychosocial problems. An analysis employing Somers' D Gamma was conducted to ascertain the correlation between parental mental-emotional disorders and children's psychological well-being. The findings reveal that the highest average score for parental mental-emotional disorders stands at 82.4%. In comparison, the highest average score for total difficulties in children's psychosocial issues is 58.8%, while the highest average prosocial score is 92.7%. The statistical analysis reveals no significant connection between parental emotional disorders and children's psychosocial problems on the prosocial scale (p=0.897) and total difficulties score (p=0.897). In conclusion, the findings of this research do not establish a direct link due to the numerous factors influencing children's psychosocial challenges.

Adolescent Verbal Violent Behavior and Emotional Intelligence: A Cross-Sectional Study

2024-04-06T06:42:19+00:00

In today's world, verbal violence is a prevalent issue, especially among adolescents. Typically, the perpetrators are the victims' peers, and this can have detrimental effects on the victims, including a decrease in emotional intelligence. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between peer verbal violence and emotional intelligence in adolescents. The study utilized a cross-sectional design and involved 120 teenage boarding school students, with a sample of 92 active adolescent students selected through simple random sampling. The research instruments included a bullying questionnaire (consisting of 12 questions) adapted from Tower and an emotional intelligence self-assessment tool (comprising 20 questions) adapted from Sterret. Data analysis was conducted using the Spearman Rank Test, which revealed a significant relationship (ρ value of 0.000) between peer verbal violence and emotional intelligence in adolescents. The study highlighted the adverse effects of peer verbal violent behaviour, such as hindering self-development, reducing empathy, and causing anxiety and shame, as well as potentially triggering similar violent behaviour by the perpetrator. As a result, it emphasizes the need for schools to take collaborative action to minimize violent verbal behaviour.

Management of Supplemental Therapy with Tomato Juice (Lycopersicon Esculentum) to Reduce Cholesterol Levels in Adults in the Franciscan Community

2024-05-27T09:36:01+00:00

High blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) can cause harm to the body, including increasing the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and obesity. Preventing high cholesterol involves pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, including consuming tomato juice due to its high lycopene content. Lycopene is known for its antioxidant properties that may affect high cholesterol levels. This study was conducted to analyze the effects of supplement therapy with tomato juice on cholesterol levels in adults in the Franciscan Community of Santa Elisabeth in Medan 2023. The study used a quantitative research design with a pre-experimental method and a post-test group design approach. Purposive sampling was used to select 12 respondents who were given tomato juice for 14 days. The data was analyzed using the Wilcoxon test, and the results showed a p-value of 0.534 (p<0.05), indicating that tomato juice supplementation therapy had no significant effect on reducing cholesterol levels in adults in the Franciscan Community of Santa Elisabeth population in Medan. However, four respondents reported reduced cholesterol levels due to the complementary therapy with tomato juice, while eight did not experience the same effects. In conclusion, the utilization of tomato juice as a complementary therapy did not show a significant impact on reducing adult cholesterol levels. This prompts exploring other potential strategies for addressing this health concern.

Self Management and Learning Interests on Nursing Students Level III of STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan

2024-05-06T04:39:35+00:00

The declining academic quality has been attributed to a waning interest in learning. To address this, effective self-management strategies are crucial. Self-management involves organizing tasks, managing time, making choices, pursuing interests, and preparing mentally and physically. This study examined the relationship between students' self-management abilities and learning preferences in the Level III Nursing program at STIKES Santa Elisabeth Medan in 2023. The study used descriptive analysis with a cross-sectional approach and employed univariate and bivariate analyses, including the Chi-Square test. Results showed that 78.7% of students demonstrated good self-management abilities, while 62.8% displayed an interest in learning. The Chi-Square test indicated no significant relationship (p = 0.816) between students' autonomy and their learning interest in the Level III nursing program at STIKES Santa Elisabeth Medan. In conclusion, the research findings indicate no significant correlation between self-management and learning interests among Santa Elisabeth Medan Ners STIKES students in 2023.