Open AccessPengalaman Klien Filariasis dalam Menjalani Program Pemberian Obat Pencegahan Massal (POPM)
Author(s) -
Alpi Sri Rakhmayana,
Asniar Asniar,
Elly Wardani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jurnal keperawatan silampari
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-1975
DOI - 10.31539/jks.v5i1.2996
Subject(s) - feeling , compliance (psychology) , filariasis , psychology , medicine , social psychology , helminths , immunology
This study aims to explore the experience of filariasis clients undergoing the POPM program in Pidie Regency. This research method uses qualitative research methods with a case study approach. The study results of four participants showed nine themes and five sub-themes. Themes (1) Get symptomatic benefits of financial convenience and access; get symptomatic benefits and financial benefits and ease of access (2) Non-compliance with POPM (3) Combining with complementary therapies (4) Activity limitations (5) Feeling fatigued (6) Managing acute symptoms by seeking medical and alternative treatment; medical treatment, herbs, and treatment at a traditional healer (7) Accepting illness with all limitations (8) The role of caregiver is carried out by family members (9) Acceptance and support by the community. In conclusion, the client gets symptomatic benefits and financial convenience and access, activity limitations, and client non-compliance in undergoing POPM and seeking other alternative treatments.
Keywords: Filariasis Client, Experience, POPM