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Perceived Family Functionality based on APGAR Family Function Questionairre among Elderly Patient with Covid-19 Infection: A Perspective from Developing Country

Authors

  • Sri Sunarti (ScopusID: 56483311200), Faculty of Medicine Universitas Brawijaya
  • Didi Candradikusuma Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya Malang
  • Dewi Indiastary Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya Malang
  • Siti Prehatiningsih Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya Malang
  • Bogi Pratomo Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya Malang
  • Affa Waafi Residence Department of Internal Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.jkb.2022.032.02.8

Keywords:

APGAR, Covid-19, elderly, family functionality

Abstract

Family is a basic social unit of senior citizen. Relationship family members was considered as source of emotional comfort. Meanwhile, economic, political, and social changes during pandemic has an impact on the family and the support they provide which may manifested among vulnerable group as is the case of elderly person. Prolonged stress due to isolation care of Covid-19 infection might increase psychological distress by reducing family support. This study aimed to explore perceived family function among elderly patients after Covid-19 infection. A cross sectional study was conducted among 33 elder patients with history of Covid-19 infection in Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Indonesia. Perceived family functionality evaluated using APGAR family score. Data was analyzed using descriptive analyses, independent T test, correlation and regression. Mean total APGAR score was 9.610.70 with joint pain had significant association with APGAR score (p 0.021) indicating full family support in elder person with symptoms. Gender female was associated with ‘Resolve’ (p 0.038) which might correlate with bigger role of elder female in Indonesian family. Length of stay was significantly associated with ‘Partnership’ (p 0.012) and ‘Growth’ (0.043) with inverse correlation. It showed prolonged hospital stay affected family relationship especially in communication. Perceived family supports remained high in elderly during Covid-19 isolation in Indonesia. Specific symptoms such as joint pain, even strengthen the family support for elder member of family. Prolonged stay in the hospital during Covid-19 infection, might become a communication barrier between elder person and the family which affect decision sharing and emotional expression.

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Vol. 32 No. 2 (2022)

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