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BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had an impact on people globally, including mothers living in coastal regions. Therefore, this study aims at identifying the psychological status of single mothers living in the coastal regions of Indonesia. METHODS: A descriptive quantitative cross-sectional design was used with non-probability sampling in coastal regions of West Java, Indonesia. Furthermore, the Zung Self Rating Anxiety Scale was used to assess the anxiety level of single mothers. RESULTS: The anxiety of single mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic was generally moderate (n = 45.77.59%), with 44.83% attributing it to health and the economy. Furthermore, previous results showed that this condition was observed in the elderly (n = 38.65.52%), though it lasted <5 years in the majority of cases (n = 33.56.90%). Symptoms associated with the anxiety of single mothers during the pandemic include an increase in restlessness, nervousness, and anxiety. CONCLUSION: The economy and health of single mothers were the primary sources of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. A high percentage of these women suffer from mild anxiety and require immediate care to prevent the development of other health problems. Therefore, health cadres and community nurses are expected to take action to achieve optimal psychological welfare among single mothers during the pandemic. Further study can be conducted by focusing on the theme of defense mechanisms or resilience.
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BACKGROUND: Natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic can cause various physical, social, and psychological problems for families. AIM: This study aims to determine the description of family psychosocial problems after the landslide disaster during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive research approach is used to find out the description and problems in detail. Focus group discussions were conducted with eight respondents who were affected by landslides. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out descriptively by bringing up several themes. RESULTS: We found four themes, namely, realizing there was something wrong with the physical, coping, and support system, sex being one of the primary needs, and the need to reduce psychosocial stress. From these four themes, one theme was found, namely, sex being one of the primary needs needed by the participants. We also found that all respondents were not afraid of the COVID-19 condition, but instead, they were more worried about their next house and place to live. This triggers psychosocial problems in the families of disaster victims. CONCLUSION: Family psychosocial problems experienced by landslide victims are eating and drinking, and psychosocial issues are also felt. The cause turns out to be from the effects of loss or the environment. Therefore, nurses can carry out trauma healing interventions by considering the source of the problem from the family.
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BACKGROUND: In recent years, the internet has been seen as a positive tool that simplifies various activities of human life. However, internet use is also seen as negatively impacting the lives of adolescents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. AIM: This study aimed to explore the life experiences of adolescent girls who became addicted to the internet while learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This was a qualitative phenomenology study was conducted in West Java Province, Indonesia. Total sample was 13 adolescent girls which obtained by purposive sampling technique. The inclusion criteria for this study were high school students from high schools;experienced moderate internet addition as evidenced by the result of the internet addiction test;and able to communicate in Indonesian. Exclusion criteria were participants with communication problem and psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analysis was performed using the Colaizzi approach. RESULTS: Five themes were identified in this study: Constant use of the internet due to boredom, bad mood, and curiosity;health issues due to internet use;easily influenced by internet contents;tend to forget learning materials and lazy to learn;and parental supervision. CONCLUSION: Adolescent girls with internet addiction have a complex life as they are easily influenced by what they see on the internet. In addition, these girls also experience various health problems. The results of this study can provide information to the public and health workers about the importance of monitoring the use of the internet among adolescents. Controlling the use of the internet is still necessary for internet use and is good and in accordance with the needs and based on the development of adolescents.