BACKGROUND: Health communication in the COVID-19 pandemic can be effectively implemented if all members of the populations, including marginalized population such as migrant domestic workers (MDWs), have good eHealth literacy. Lessons learned during this critical period may help improve planning and mitigation of the impacts of future health crises. METHODS: This study aimed to examine and explore the eHealth literacy levels of the MDWs in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic by using a convergent mixed methods research design. A total of 1156 Hong Kong MDWs participated in a paper-based survey using a multistage cluster random sampling design for the quantitative component. eHealth literacy was measured using an eHealth literacy Scale (eHEALS). For the qualitative component, a purposive sampling of 19 MDWs participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were used to carry out the quantitative analysis, while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative analysis. Both quantitative and qualitative data were merged and integrated for mixed-methods analysis. RESULTS: The meta-inferences of the quantitative and qualitative results mainly confirmed that MDWs in Hong Kong had good levels of eHealth literacy. The use of Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp as the COVID-19 information sources, in addition to having an interest in the topic of the current spread of COVID-19 together with the Hong Kong government's policies related to COVID-19, were found to be associated with eHealth literacy. CONCLUSIONS: The eHealth literacy level of MDWs in Hong Kong was shown to be good and it was influenced by the use of popular social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp. It is realistic to suggest that such platforms should be harnessed for health communication during the pandemic. Yet, regulations to combat false information on these media are also urgently needed.
COVID-19 , Health Literacy , Telemedicine , Transients and Migrants , Humans , COVID-19/epidemiology , Hong Kong/epidemiology , Pandemics , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Telemedicine/methods
Background: Gynecological cancer and its treatments can lead to sexual problems, potentially disrupting the gender role performance of women. Sexuality and gender roles are context-specific, yet these issues remain unexplored in the Indonesian context. Objective: This study aimed to explore the gender role conflicts experienced by Indonesian women having gynecological cancer. Method: A qualitative design with a phenomenology approach was utilized in this study. Data were collected through individualized, face-to-face, in-depth interviews conducted from 1 April to 30 December 2022 with 22 women diagnosed with gynecological cancer who had undergone treatments at the Dharmais Cancer Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Three themes were developed: 1) challenges in fulfilling female gender roles after having cancer diagnosis and therapies, 2) emotional struggles related to gender role conflicts, and 3) efforts to cope with gender role conflicts. Conclusion: The study sheds light on how sexual complications due to gynecological cancer and its treatments extend beyond physical issues. A deeper layer of problems around sexual dysfunctions among gynecological cancer survivors is often rooted in traditional gender-role expectations. Nurses should have a comprehensive and contextual understanding of the unique experiences of women living with gynecological cancer to facilitate a positive adaptation to their cancer journey.
BACKGROUND: After surgical treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), most survivors need to have an ostomy, which can lead to restrictions in their psychological and social functioning. How Indonesian CRC survivors adjust to living well with the stoma remains an understudied area. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Indonesian CRC survivors living with a stoma regarding their psychosocial adjustment. METHODS: This study adopted Heidegger's interpretive phenomenology approach. Using semistructured in-depth interviews, data were collected until saturation from 11 CRC survivors. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, with a Heideggerian stance. RESULTS: Three themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) achieving self-reconciliation (subthemes: stoma as a savior, embracing the stoma's existence, being confident as an ostomate), (2) getting tremendous social support (subthemes: getting support from partner, family and community, and peer ostomates), and (3) making practical adjustments in daily life (subthemes: adjustment in clothing, food and drink, physical activities and exercise, religious activities, and traveling). These 3 themes describe the essence of the "lived psychosocial experiences of the CRC survivors with stoma." CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to previous study findings conducted primarily in Western countries, most of the Indonesian CRC survivors living with a stoma described positive psychosocial adjustment regarding their ostomy. In this work, social support and cultural-religious aspects made a significant contribution to this adjustment. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, can use this knowledge in providing psychosocial support for CRC survivors with ostomy to facilitate a smooth adaptation and adjustment journey.
BACKGROUND: eHealth has shown many benefits in health promotion and disease prevention. For engaging in and taking advantage of eHealth, eHealth literacy is essential. This systematic review aims to summarise and examine the existing evidence on determinants and outcomes of eHealth literacy in healthy adults. METHODS: We searched the relevant peer-reviewed articles published in English in six databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Library and ProQuest. The inclusion criteria of the review were: 1) studies examining 'eHealth literacy', which refers to the ability to search, select, judge and apply online health information to address or solve health problems and to improve wellbeing; 2) the type of study included observational and experimental studies, mixed method studies or qualitative studies; 3) the participants were healthy adults; 4) the main outcomes were the determinants (i.e. influencing or associated factors) and outcomes (i.e. benefits and disadvantages) of eHealth literacy. Articles were assessed by two reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. A conceptual model to map the determinants and outcomes of eHealth literacy in healthy adults into the non-modifiable, individual, social and community networks and structural layers was developed to classify the identified determinants and outcomes. RESULTS: Forty-four studies were included in this review, of which 43 studies were cross-sectional and one was qualitative. eHealth literacy determinants included age, sex, literacy factors, socioeconomic factors and language. eHealth literacy outcomes included better general health promotion behavior, COVID-19 preventive behaviors, psychological wellbeing, social support, self-rated health and health service utilisation. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that eHealth literacy has multi-layered determinants and positive outcomes. Different strategies at different policy levels are needed to improve the eHealth literacy levels of healthy adults.
COVID-19 , Health Literacy , Telemedicine , Humans , Adult , Health Literacy/methods , Health Promotion , Telemedicine/methods
Introducción: Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, disminuyó el cumplimiento de la inmunización infantil en Indonesia. Objectivo: Determinar los factores independientes y la relación entre el efecto sinérgico del apoyo de los maridos y la distancia a los centros de vacunación sobre el cumplimiento de la vacunación infantil durante la pandemia. Materiales y Métodos: Un total de 506 madres en la provincia de Jambi, Indonesia, participaron en un estudio transversal desde Marzo hasta Mayo de 2021. Las asociaciones entre los factores se analizaron mediante regresión logística. A partir de las variables más contribuyentes, los investigadores hicieron variables ficticias (2x2) para investigar la asociación sinérgica sobre el cumplimiento de la vacunación infantil del apoyo del marido y la distancia a los centros de vacunación. Resultados: Entre las variables con correlaciones positivas con la vacunación infantil, el apoyo de los esposos y la menor distancia a los centros de vacunación tuvieron un efecto sinérgico en el cumplimiento de la vacunación (AOR IC del 95 % = 4,10 [28,41]). Los grupos que recibieron menos apoyo del esposo y la distancia <4 km, así como los grupos que recibieron el apoyo del esposo, pero la distancia > 4 km tuvieron menos cumplimiento (AOR IC del 95 % = 2,47 [1,224,97]; 2,83 [1,186,81]). Conclusiones: El apoyo familiar y la accesibilidad a la inmunización infantil deben aumentar durante las campañas de vacunación. (AU)
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, compliance with childhood immunization in Indonesia declined. Objective: To determine the independent factors and the relation between the synergistic effect of husbands support and distance to vaccination centres on compliance with childhood immunization during the pandemic. Material and Methods: A total of 506 mothers in Jambi Province, Indonesia, participated in a cross-sectional study from March until May 2021. The associations between the factors were analysed using logistic regression. From the most contributing variables, the researchers made dummy variables (2x2) to investigate the synergistic association on compliance with childhood immunization of husband support and the distance to vaccination centres. Results: Among the variables with positive correlations to childhood vaccination, supportive husbands and less distance to vaccination centres had a synergistic effect on compliance with immunization (AOR 95% CI = 4.10 [28.41]). Groups that was less supportive from husband and the distance <4km as well as the groups was husbands support but the distance >4km had less compliance (AOR 95% CI = 2.47 [1.224.97]; 2.83 [1.186.81]). Conclusions: Family support and accessibility to childhood immunization should be increased during vaccination campaigns. (AU)
Humans , Pandemics , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/immunology , Coronavirus Infections/drug therapy , Mass Vaccination , Indonesia , Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus , Surveys and Questionnaires , Cross-Sectional Studies
Oncology nursing is increasingly recognized around the world as being vitally important for an effective cancer control system. Granted, there is variation between and among countries/regions regarding the strength and nature of that recognition, but oncology nursing is clearly seen as a specialty practice and as a priority for development in cancer control plans, especially for high resource countries/regions. Many countries/regions are beginning to recognize that nurses are vitally important to their cancer control efforts and nurses require specialized education and infrastructure support to make a substantial contribution. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the growth and development of cancer nursing in Asia. Several brief summaries are presented by nurse leaders in cancer care from several Asian countries/regions. Their descriptions reflect illustrations of the leadership nurses are providing in cancer control practice, education, and research in their respective countries/regions. The illustrations also reflect the potential for future development and growth of oncology nursing as a specialty given the many challenges nurses face across Asia. The development of relevant education programs following basic nursing preparation, the establishment of specialty organizations for oncology nurses, and engagement by nurses in policy activity have been influential factors in the growth of oncology nursing in Asia.
Growth and Development , Oncology Nursing , Humans , Asia
BACKGROUND: Assisted partner notification (APN) is recommended as a public health strategy to increase HIV testing in people exposed to HIV. Yet its adoption in many countries remains at an early stage. This qualitative study sought the opinions of HIV health service providers regarding the appropriateness and feasibility of implementing APN in Indonesia where such services are on the cusp of adoption. METHODS: Four focus group discussions totaling 40 health service providers were held in Jakarta, Indonesia to consider APN as an innovative concept and to share their reactions regarding its potential implementation in Indonesia. Voice-recorded discussions were conducted in Bahasa, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed. RESULTS: Participants recognized APN's potential in contacting and informing the partners of HIV-positive clients of possible viral exposure. They also perceived APN's value as a client-driven service permitting clients to select which of three partner notification methods would work best for them across differing partner relationships and settings. Nonetheless, participants also identified personal and health system challenges that could impede successful APN adoption including medical and human resource limitations, the need for specialized APN training, ethical and equity considerations, and lack of sufficient clarity concerning laws and government policies regulating 3rd party disclosures. They also pointed to the job-overload, stress, personal discomfort, and the ethical uncertainty that providers might experience in delivering APN. CONCLUSION: Overall, providers of HIV services embraced the concept of APN but forecast practical difficulties in key service areas where investments in resources and system change appeared necessary to ensure effective and equitable implementation.
HIV Infections , Sexual Partners , Humans , Contact Tracing/methods , Indonesia , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Attitude of Health Personnel , Health Personnel
COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents is important because the adolescent population has the highest incidence of COVID-19. This study aimed to explore the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination adherence among Indonesian adolescents. This cross-sectional study involved 7986 adolescents, polled through online and offline surveys conducted in six major islands of Indonesia. The online questionnaire was distributed through popular social messaging and social media platforms. Our team also contacted schools and public places to recruit participants from remote areas. In total, 7299 respondents completed the questionnaire. Binary logistic analysis revealed that higher levels of knowledge, positive attitudes, and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine were significantly associated with higher COVID-19 vaccination adherence in adolescents. Sociodemographic factors were also significantly associated with higher adherence to vaccination programs. Meanwhile, younger age and habitation in private housing were related to lower adherence to the vaccination program. Parental factors related to adolescent compliance were education level, household income, history of infection of family or friends with COVID-19, and working status. The national authorities and stakeholders should take extensive measures to increase attitude, knowledge, confidence, and family support among adolescence through multiple channels.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to gain insight into the unmet care needs and health care service barriers experienced by Indonesian gynecological cancer survivors after cancer therapy. DATA SOURCES: Twenty purposively selected women who had completed gynecological cancer therapy for at least 1 year participated in a descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and thematically analyzed. CONCLUSION: The analysis constructed two themes and seven subthemes: (a) unmet care needs (subthemes: late side effects; cancer recurrence; stigma of cancer transmission; social-economic concerns), (b) deficient functions of health care services (subthemes: short consultation time; unempathetic health professionals; and inefficient time and cost for the health care services). The gynecological cancer survivors experienced shortages of informational, psychological, and socioeconomic support after cancer therapy because of the deficient quality of the health care services. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nursing interventions could mitigate the unmet care needs of gynecological cancer survivors after cancer therapy through patient-centered care services and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Cancer Survivors , Neoplasms , Female , Health Services Needs and Demand , Humans , Indonesia , Qualitative Research
Gynecologic cancer survivors' complex needs are too often overlooked. This study aimed to identify the associations between unmet needs and quality of life, and selected characteristics of Indonesian gynecologic cancer survivors. This study was a cross-sectional, correlation study. A total of 298 participants completed the Cancer Survivor Unmet Needs (CaSUN), EORTC QLQ-C30, and demographic and clinical-related questionnaires. A higher level of unmet needs was linked to lower perceived quality of life. Higher levels of unmet needs were associated with younger age, lower income, higher educational background, shorter time since diagnosis, more advanced cancer stage, and having combination therapies (p < 0.05). The most frequently reported unmet need of the Indonesian gynecologic cancer survivors was financial support (70.5%). The gynecologic cancer survivors who had completed primary treatment need continuous comprehensive cancer care to help them cope with the lingering or emerging problems related to cancer and its treatment.
Les survivantes de cancers gynécologiques ont des besoins complexes très souvent négligés. La présente étude indonésienne vise à établir les liens entre les besoins non satisfaits, la qualité de vie et certaines caractéristiques particulières de ces survivantes. Au total, 298 participantes ont rempli le questionnaire sur les besoins non satisfaits des survivants au cancer (Cancer Survivor Unmet Needs ou CaSUN), le questionnaire sur la qualité de vie EORTC QLQ-C30 ainsi que les questionnaires démographiques et cliniques. L'étude, réalisée suivant un devis corrélationnel transversal, a établi un lien entre les besoins non satisfaits et la dégradation de la qualité de vie perçue. Plusieurs facteurs sont associés à l'augmentation des besoins insatisfaits: patients jeunes, revenu moindre, niveau d'éducation moyen, diagnostic récent, stade avancé de la maladie, et polythérapie (p < .05). Chez les survivantes indonésiennes d'un cancer gynécologique, le soutien financier (70,5 %) constitue le besoin le plus souvent insatisfait. À la fin des traitements primaires, elles ont besoin de soins globaux et continus pour gérer les problèmes, nouveaux comme anciens, causés par le cancer et le traitement.
PURPOSE: Patients with later-stage cancer have been reported to demonstrate more disrupted rest-activity circadian rhythms (RACR) than those with earlier-stage cancer, but consolidated evidence of this is lacking. The aim of this review was to examine and map the existing evidence on actigraphy-measured RACR in terms of their (1) pattern, (2) prevalence, (3) related factors, and (4) outcomes in advanced cancer patients. METHODS: A comprehensive scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's framework. A literature search was performed using nine databases: MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, British Nursing Index, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and SINTA. RESULTS: Twenty-one studies were included in the review. Compared with the healthy population, advanced cancer patients were more likely to display weaker RACR, manifesting as lower activity levels during the day, more frequent and longer daytime naps, and fragmented nighttime sleep. The prevalence of RACR disruption among advanced cancer patients ranged from 31.3 to 54.9%. It was found to be linked to the presence of physical and psychological symptoms (fatigue, appetite loss, pain, dyspnoea, sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety), chemotherapy, male sex, and also predict the lower quality of life and survival. CONCLUSION: Disruption of the RACR is prevalent in advanced cancer patients and is associated with a set of physical and psychological symptoms. It was also found to be a predictor of the quality of life and survival among these patients. These results indicate the importance of interventions to restabilise the disrupted RACR among advance cancer patients to improve their health outcomes.
Actigraphy , Neoplasms , Circadian Rhythm , Humans , Male , Neoplasms/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Sleep
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of sexual relationship after a nurse-led psychosexual intervention for Indonesian cervical cancer survivors and their husbands.Design: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted.Participants and methods: Sixteen cervical cancer survivors and their husbands who had participated in the nurse-led psychosocial intervention were invited for semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.Findings: Four themes were identified: (1) lessening suffering; (2) supporting each other to regain sexual life (2a) finding reasons to do or undo sexual intercourse, (2 b) "How can I bring back my wife's sexual desire?," (2c) "Finally, I get to a climax;" (3) getting more intimate and caring about each other, and (4) "Now I'm getting more confident." Cervical cancer survivors and their husbands experienced overall positive outcomes in their sexual and intimate relationship after a psychosexual intervention.Conclusions: The psychosexual intervention helped the survivors and their husbands adapt and manage sexual dysfunction following cancer treatment. Nurses and other healthcare professionals should initiate psychosexual care by assessing the concerns and needs of women diagnosed with cervical cancer, as an integral part of their care plan.
Cancer Survivors/psychology , Psychosocial Intervention , Sexual Behavior/psychology , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/nursing , Spouses/psychology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/complications , Adaptation, Psychological , Adult , Cancer Survivors/statistics & numerical data , Female , Humans , Indonesia , Male , Middle Aged , Qualitative Research , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/etiology , Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/psychology , Spouses/statistics & numerical data , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/therapy
Objective: To identify the relationship between women's knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors and human papillomavirus (HPV) transmission prevention. Method: This was a cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling technique. The samples were from 649 women of reproductive age who either were married or who had once been married. Data were analyzed using the Pearson and Spearman correlation tests. Results: The results showed a statistically significant relationship between knowledge, beliefs and sexual behaviors, and the prevention of HPV transmission. Knowledge was the most dominant variable affecting the prevention of HPV transmission (r=0.174) with p value < 0.001; the better the women's knowledge, the higher the prevention effort. Conclusions: Beliefs regarding HPV transmission, healthy sexual behavior, and knowledge of prevention could reduce the prevalence of HPV transmission and would improve women's health in general. In addition, providing education, avoiding the risk factors, early detection, and performing a regular screening of reproductive organs are the key factors in preventing HPV transmission
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Humans , Female , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Women's Health/statistics & numerical data , Papilloma/epidemiology , Papillomavirus Infections/transmission , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Surveys and Questionnaires , Papillomaviridae/pathogenicity , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/epidemiology
Objective: This study identified the association of the preexisting anxiety problem in women diagnosed with cervical cancer with their demographic characteristics. Method: This was a cross sectional study with 100 participants selected by purposive sampling method. Data were collected through Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire and the medical records of participants. Results: Work status was the only demographic characteristic which was found to be statistically significantly related to the anxiety level of the participants before they were diagnosed with cervical cancer. Participants who worked at home as housewives were found to have higher anxiety level than those worked at the institutions or industry. Conclusions: Working women in this study were more likely to have the preexisting anxiety problem prior their cervical cancer diagnosis. This study implies the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle to manage daily stressors, considering various interrelated factors that may eventually contribute to cervical cancer development in women
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Humans , Female , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/psychology , Adaptation, Psychological , Anxiety Disorders/epidemiology , Manifest Anxiety Scale/statistics & numerical data , Stress, Psychological/psychology , Indonesia/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Symptom Flare Up , Risk Factors
Objective: To identify the relationship of unmet supportive care needs with quality of life of patients with gynecological cancer undergoing therapy. Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 153 patients with gynecological cancer undergoing therapy were recruited using consecutive sampling methods. The participants completed the questionnaire of Supportive Care Needs Survey to identify their supportive care needs, EORTC-QLQ 30 to assess their general quality of life, and EORTC-QLQ-CX 24 or - OV 28 to determine cancer-specific quality of life in cervical cancer and ovarian cancer, respectively. Results: Most of the participants (96.1%) reported their unmet needs of supportive care predominantly in the physical domain (80.4%). Unmet supportive care needs were found to be statistically significantly related to quality of life in the global health, functional, and symptom domains (p value 1=0.003, p value 2=<0.001, and p value 3= 0.001; r1=-0.235, r2=0.306, and r3=0.268, respectively). Conclusions: Patients with gynecological cancer needs various supportive care during treatment. These supportive care needs should be identified early at the time of diagnosis and continued throughout the disease and treatment trajectory to the survivorship point. Otherwise, unmet supportive care needs may lead to a low quality of life
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Humans , Female , Genital Neoplasms, Female/nursing , Patient Satisfaction/statistics & numerical data , Social Support , Needs Assessment , Quality of Life , Sickness Impact Profile , Indonesia/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies
Unmet supportive care needs have been shown to lower the quality of life of cancer patients, including those with gynecological cancer. Therefore, we examined how the unmet supportive care needs might predict the quality of life of gynecology cancer patients under-going therapy. We had a convenience sample of 153 patients from two major cancer hospitals in Jakarta, Indonesia, complete the SCNS-SF34 and EORTC QLQ-30. Analysis showed that unmet supportive care needs predict poorer quality of life (i.e., lower global health status and functional status, and more cancer-related symptoms). This study emphasizes the need for supportive care services in the areas of psychological, physical, and sexuality to be prioritized to improve the patients' quality of life.
