S STRESS AND GASTRITIS : A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF PATIENTS IN HEALTH CENTER BONE-BONE

Abstract

Gastritis can affect all levels of age and sex, the most incidents in productive age due to busyness and lifestyle that are less concerned about health and stress that easily occur due to the influence of environmental factors. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between stress and the incidence of gastritis in the UPT Bone-bone Health Center. This research is a quantitative type using descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were patients with complaints of burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach who were hospitalized at the Bone-Bone Health Center. Sampling using Purpossive Sampling with the number of respondents as many as 36 people. Data collection using the form of a questionnaire, stress measurement using a modified questionnaire Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale consisting of 14 items statement. The incidence of gastritis was measured by answering a questionnaire consisting of several questions related to gastritis problems. The results of the statistical test with the chi-square test showed a value of p = 0.002, because the value of p <? = 0.05, meaning that there is a relationship between stress and the incidence of gastritis. This shows that individuals with high stress levels are more at risk of experiencing gastritis symptoms than respondents with low stress levels. The results of the study can be used as a reference in giving nursing implementation in the form of health education about prevention and management of stress to gastritis patients.