Develop Empowerment Whatsapp Group to Increase Optimism of Breast Cancer Survivors

Namora Lumongga Lubis; Hasnida Hasnida; Lilis Novitarum

doi:10.37287/picnhs.v2i2.932

Namora Lumongga Lubis Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Hasnida Hasnida Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Lilis Novitarum 3STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v2i2.932

Keywords: breast cancer survivors, empowerment, optimism, whatsapp group

Abstract

Breast cancer patients must undergo a series of therapies that take a long time with painful side effects. Fellow breast cancer sufferers are people who can provide psychological support to patients. Cancer patients need to get support from others to always motivate, encourage, motivate, control and assist cancer patients. Objective: This study aims to develop a model of empowerment of WhatsApp Group to Increase Optimism of Breast Cancer Survivors in Medan. Method: The type of research used is action research with 72 sample. There are 2 types of instruments for data collection, the focus group discussion (FGD) question guide and the Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) instrument with cronbach alpha 0.95. The increase in optimism can be seen from the average score of optimism before and after research. Results: This research in the formation of the Whattsapps Group HFCC Community Group for posting positive things in the group. The results of the optimism assessment showed that 83% of participants had positive optimism after the webinar activity on tips and tricks "Successful controlling emotions with Optimism". This study has a significant positive impact on optimism before and after WhatsApp Group empowerment. Conclusions: Sharing positive experiences and information is very important to improve the optimization of fellow breast cancer patients in the WA Group that has been formed. In addition, family support is needed to continue to provide support in tasks and economic functions.

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