Decreased cognitive function sometimes dramatically affects the function, quality of life and integration of cancer survivors in the community. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship of cognitive function to the quality of life of post-chemotherapy breast cancer survivors. This comparative descriptive study uses a cross-sectional design at Dharmais Cancer Hospital, Jakarta…
Nursing care provided by nurses greatly influences the quality of health services that patients will receive. One of the efforts taken to improve the quality of nursing care is by applying Virginia Henderson's theory. Objective: Application of Virginia Henderson's theory to patients with the Neglected Fracture of Left Shaft Femur. The methodology used case studies. Results: The application of V…
Respiratory failure is still the main cause of morbidity and mortality at the Intensive Care Unit. One of the abnormalities in the respiratory system that can cause respiratory failure is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). This condition is a respiratory emergency characterized by a progressive decrease in oxygen after a serious illness or injury. Critical illness and treatment in the …
Men who have sex with men (MSM) comprise a population at risk for HIV infection. Assessing the Quality of Life (QOL) in MSM might be different than other populations. This study showed a secondary analysis from our previous research. It was needed to understand whether peer support and family acceptance had an impact on QOL of MSM living with HIV and ART (Antiretroviral Therapy). A total of 175…
Men who have sex with men living with HIV (MSM-LWH) experience psychological and social issues, including depression, anxiety, fear of infecting others, frustration, and social isolation. They may also experience problems in their relationships due to a fear of social stigma, such as marital issues, family conflicts, a lack of family support, economic difficulties, and social rejection by the f…
The prevalence of chronic renal failure in Indonesia tends to increase in the lower age group (45–54 years). Chronic renal failure may lead to impaired sexual function. A descriptive phenomenology study with in-depth interviews was carried out with 12 participants, and thematic content analysis was applied. Six themes were revealed, as follows: 1) adaptation process to sexual dysfunction expe…
Commercial sex workers (CSWs) represent a key population for HIV transmission. CSWs continue to thrive because of the development of the tourism sector and the acceptance of communities. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with risky sexual behavior among CSWs living with HIV. A cross-sectional design was adopted. The sample size was set to 80 CSWs living with HIV in the Special…
Recruitment and hiring of new graduate nurses is seen as a potential strategy to mitigate the problem of nurse shortage. However, previous studies disclosed that new graduate nurses are inadequately prepared to enter practice and experience transition difficulties. This study aimed to determine the perceived competence and transition experience of new graduate Filipino nurses. Seventy-nine conv…