The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

(1) Ni Luh Sri Wahyuni; (2) Ika Widi Astuti; (2) Indah Mei Rahajeng

Affiliation :

(1) School of Nursing, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia; (2) Department of Nursing, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia

Abstract :

Introduction Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the breast tissue. The disease is caused by many precipitating factors, including age, gender, genetic, reproductive history, alcohol consumption and obesity. Breast cancer has very complex effects on patient’s physical, psychological, social and economic aspects. The level of anxiety is one of the psychological impacts of breast cancer diagnosis. This study was to analyze the effect of health education using of a booklet on the anxiety level of patients with breast cancer in RSUD Buleleng. Booklet is chosen because it is a printed media that can accommodate text and picture in large amount. Methods The research method used was pre-experimental study with one group pre posttest design. The sample consisted of 20 people chosen by total sampling. Data were collected by using a SRAS questionnaire before and after health education treatment. Results Data were analysed by using bivariate analysis with Wilcoxon Matched Pair analysis and showed the value of count Z – 4.359, which meant that health education using a booklet had a significant effect on breast cancer patient's anxiety level. Conclusion It is determined that there is an effect of health education using booklets on breast cancer patient's anxiety level in RSUD Buleleng.

Keywords :

Anxiety, Breast Cancer, Health Education