The The Role of Nurses in Managing Anxiety Levels of Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Phenomenological Study

  • Nasrianti Nasrianti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jayapura
  • Fatiah Fahri Inayati Said Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jayapura
  • Fenska Narly Makualaina Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jayapura
  • Viere Allanled Siauta Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jayapura
  • Hasnia HAsnia Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jayapura
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, nurses' anxiety, patients

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of nurses in managing anxiety levels in patients with HIV/AIDS: Phenomenological Study in Papua Province. The method used is an exploratory phenomenology approach , data collection with in-depth interviews , determination of participants in this study is purposive sampling . Participants in this study were nurses who treat patients with HIV/AIDS, with the number of participants in this study as many as 3 participants. The results of the study obtained 3 themes, namely anxiety, support from those closest to them, the experience of health workers in providing services. The conclusion of the results of the study obtained 3 themes, namely anxiety, support from family and the experience of health workers. Statements from participants based on the experience of health workers in handling patients with HIV/AIDS that special attention is needed for HIV/AIDS sufferers, especially in terms of carrying out control and consuming drugs.

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Published
2025-10-01
How to Cite
Nasrianti, N., Said, F. F. I., Makualaina, F. N., Siauta, V. A., & HAsnia, H. (2025). The The Role of Nurses in Managing Anxiety Levels of Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Phenomenological Study. Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research, 7(5), 467-470. https://doi.org/10.37287/ijghr.v7i5.6541

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