Health Belief Model on women's cancer recovery (a phenomenological study on cancer survivors)

Objective: This study aimed to determine how the Health Belief Model approach used by cancer survivors, especially women, in order to survive until after treatment. Method: The data in this research were gathered from in-depth interviews, using content analysis techniques. Results: The findings suggest that the cancer symptom self-detection technique helps them to discover the problem and then seek medical help. The findings also indicate that they tried to do the healthy life behavior during the medical treatment, religious coping that could help to overcome stress as a result of the treatment, family and social support to the cancer survivor, being self-confident of the healthy behavior in helping the medical process. Conclusions: The healthy life behavior when supported with religious coping, can be a good alternative to help cancer patients fight against the disease and survive. (AU)

The relationship of posture working with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the weaver West Sulawesi Indonesia

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between work posture and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) complaints in Lipa’Sa’be Mandar weavers. Method: This research is a quantitative study with an observational approach using a cross sectional study design on 42 samples selected by purposive sampling (N = 124). Results: All respondents (100%) experienced complaints of MSDs, of the 37 (100%) respondents who weaved with a moderate risk work posture, there were 10 (27.0%) respondents experienced complaints of mild MSDs, 21 (56.7%) complaints of MSDs moderate, and 6 (16.2%) experienced severe MSDs complaints. 5 (100%) respondents who weaved with high-risk work postures, with 1 (20%) mild MSDs complaining and 4 (80.0%) severe MSDs complaints. Results of the chi-Square test with α = 0.05, it shows that there is a significant relationship between work posture and MSDs complaints. Conclusions: Work posture is significantly associated with MSDs complaints in Lipa’Sa’be Mandar weavers. (AU)

Community beliefs toward causes of illness: cross cultural studies in Tolotang and Ammatoa Ethnics in Indonesia

Objective: This study aimed to compare community beliefs regarding causes of illness and preventive actions of two minority ethnic groups in Indonesia. Method: A qualitative design with an ethnographic and phenomenological approach with a total of 18 participants. Result: The Ammatoa Kajang and Towani Tolotang do believe that many factors determine health status. Both ethnics keep the faith that fail to follow tribe's rules and disobedience to their customs and values inherited from their ancestors will affect their health. The most significant similarity is the way they respect their community leader and traditions. Although both ethnics believe that disease caused by evil spirits, they have a different perspective on disease prevention. While Ammatoa Kajang emphasis more on adherence to Ammatoa's instructions, Towani Tolotang perceives that they should maintain good relations and perform self-control. Conclusion: There is a need to develop health policies and programs for indigenous community without compromising preserved cultural values. (AU)

Risk factors preparation of stroke incidence in health institution employees who check up at the Health Service EXPO Event Indonesia

Objective: To identify the risk factor of Stroke in health institution employees. Method: The research design was cross-sectional with 107 people who participated in this survey using purposive sampling method. Results: The relationship between family history with the incidence of stroke obtained p value (p < 0.05), the relationship between smoking habits with the incidence of stroke p value = 0.012 (p < 0.05), the relationship between lack of physical activity with the incidence of stroke obtained p = 0.476 (p > 0.05), lack of consumption of fruits and vegetables obtained a value of p = 0.091 (p > 0.05) and alcohol consumption with the incidence of stroke obtained a value of p = 0.616 (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Relationship between family history, smoking habits with the incidence of stroke. (AU)

Stress management for breast cancer survivor in South Sulawesi Province Indonesia

Objective: Cancer is still a health problem serious. Based on the Ministry of Health's report, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world by 13% after cardiovascular disease. Approximately 30% of cancer patients had adjustment problems and 20% were diagnosed with depression. Methods: A qualitative design with an ethnographic and phenomenological approach with a total of 10 participants. Result: Based on the results of the interview, breast cancer sufferers experience stress and depression when they first find out the diagnosis from the doctor. However, they carry out strategic in order to get rid of excessive anxiety such as reading books, dzikir, meeting fellow survivors, and still trying to sincerely undergo all series of treatments. Conclusion: Support from family, work environment, friends, relatives, fellow breast cancer survivors and treating doctors and fellow survivors greatly contributes to efforts to prevent stress and depression, fellow survivors have communities and groups to provide information and education as well as sharing related to breast cancer. (AU)