The Relationship of Family Support and Self-Acceptance of Haemodialysis Patients in Medan
Cholina Trisa Siregar1, Yengsi Mei Karmita Pasaribu2, Siti Zahara Nasution3, Reni Asmara Ariga4, Zulkarnain5, M. Pahala Hanafi Harahap6

1,2,3,4 Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
5Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
6Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: Family is one of the main sources of motivation for patients to commit and increase their self-acceptance and confidence in undergoing medical treatments. Method: This study aims to analyse the relationship between family support and self-acceptance of haemodialysis patients who have been treated for more than 6 months. The 71 patients were recruited via purposive sampling, and questionnaire was performed to obtain the family support and self-acceptance features. Statistical data was analysed via Pearson correlation. Result: The result showed that 62 persons (87.3%) had a good family support which contributed to 66 persons (93.0%) had a good self-acceptance behaviour. A significant relationship between the family support and self-acceptance of the patients was obtained with strong correlation with r = 0.722- p<0.00. Conclusion: The family is the closest individuals who understand the condition and needs of the patients, so that their support triggers the patient motivation to maintain and improve the health conditions.

Keywords: Self-concept, self-acceptance, motivation, counselling, haemodialysis

Topic: Medical and Surgical Nursing