Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Psikososial Pesakit Kanakkanak Talasemia

ABSTRACT

@#Introduction Thalassemia disease is a serious health problem as it gives psychosocial burden not only to the patients but also to the patients’ ecosystem. Among the difficulties faced by patients are psychosocial problems, especially in the process patients’ growth and development. Therefore, this study examines what factors can influenced the psychosocial of Thalassemic patients.. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among 161 of Thalasemia Major children at Women and Children Hospital, Likas and Keningau District Hospital, Sabah from February to April 2013. The validated PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scale and Social Support questionnaire has been used. Results The results showed that the overall psychosocial score was 68.50 (SP 15.18) with the lowest average school psychosocial score of 58.38 (SP 17.82). Only gender factor showed a significant relationship with psychosocial score of emotional function. There is no significant relationship noted between other sociodemographic factors with overall psychosocial scores or with the psychosocial scores of each function. In relation to subscale social support factors, there was a significant relationship between the psychosocial scores of each function and overall with social support factors of parents, close friends, classmates and teachers. The results of linear regression multivariate analysis suggest that social support factors from classmates is a significant factor in the psychosocial impact of Thalassemia Major pediatric patients. Conclusions In conclusion, social support factors primarily from peers are very important in influencing the psychosocial of Thalassemia Major children in overcoming their life's functionality like other normal children