Studi Kasus Tingkat Kecemasan Orang Tua dengan Anak yang Hospitalisasi di Rumah Sakit Siti Khodijah Sepanjang

Pendahuluan: Hospitalisasi anak usia dini dapat menjadi pengalaman emosional yang menantang bagi orang tua, terutama ibu, karena anak pada tahap ini masih sangat bergantung secara fisik dan emosional. Ketidakpastian terkait kondisi medis dan proses perawatan sering kali menimbulkan kecemasan yang signifikan. Tujuan penelitian: mengidentifikasi karakteristik responden dan tingkat kecemasan orang tua dengan anak yang hospitalisasi di Rumah Sakit Siti Khodijah Sepanjang.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi kasus yang terdiri atas 2 orang tua anak yang mengalami hospitalisasi berusia <6 tahun dan baru pertama kali menjalani perawatan inap. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi langsung di lingkungan rumah sakit. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat kecemasan yaitu Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12). Analisis: Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menafsirkan hasil skor IUS-12. Hasil: Kedua partisipan menunjukkan tingkat kecemasan tinggi, dengan skor masing-masing 36 dan 40 pada skala IUS-12. Faktor utama penyebab kecemasan meliputi kurangnya pengetahuan medis, pengalaman pertama menghadapi hospitalisasi anak, dan minimnya dukungan keluarga. Ditemukan bahwa latar belakang pendidikan tidak selalu berbanding lurus dengan kemampuan mengelola emosi.
Pembahasan: Temuan ini menekankan pentingnya penerapan family-centered care, komunikasi empatik, dan edukasi yang jelas bagi orang tua. Penanganan kecemasan secara tepat dinilai penting untuk menjaga peran orang tua dalam perawatan serta mencegah gangguan kesejahteraan fisik dan emosional mereka.

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Introduction: The hospitalization of young children is often an emotionally challenging experience for parents, particularly mothers, as children at this stage remain highly dependent both physically and emotionally. The uncertainty surrounding the child's medical condition and the treatment process frequently leads to considerable anxiety. Objective: This study aims to identify the characteristics of parents and the levels of anxiety experienced by those with children hospitalized at Siti Khodijah Hospital Sepang.

Methods: A case study design was employed, involving two parents of children under the age of 6 who were hospitalized for the first time. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and direct observations within the hospital setting. The Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12) was used to measure the anxiety levels. Analysis: Data were analyzed descriptively by interpreting the IUS-
12 scores. Results: Both participants exhibited high levels of anxiety, with IUS-12 scores of 36 and 40, respectively. The primary factors contributing to anxiety included a lack of medical knowledge, the first experience of child hospitalization, and limited family support. Additionally, it was found that educational background did not always correlate with emotional management skills.

Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of family-centered care, empathetic communication, and clear parental education. Effectively managing parental anxiety is crucial to supporting the parents' role in their child's care and preventing disruptions to their physical and emotional well-being.