Relationship Between Family Support and Stress Levels of People with Lupus at the Kupu Parahita Indonesia Foundation

Abstract

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus, is a complex chronic autoimmune disease that affects the immune system and various organs of the body. The cause of this disease is unknown and many lupus patients experience stress as a result of this condition. Lupus patients rely heavily on their families for help in dealing with their illness. The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between family support and stress levels in people with lupus at the Kupu Parahita Indonesia Foundation. Method: The research was conducted on 92 people with lupus using a cross-sectional approach, with data collected in the single meeting. A questionnaire was used to collect data on family support and stress levels, which were then correlated using the Spearman rank correlation test with CI=95% and ?=0.05. Results: The majority of people with lupus at the Kupu Parahita Foundation received good family support and experienced mild stress. The correlation between family support and stress levels was significant at p=0.000, indicating that the better family support provided to people with lupus, the lower the level of stress experienced by people with lupus. Conclusion: There was a link between family support and the stress level of people with lupus at the Kupu Parahita Indonesia Foundation. Future researchers who want to study family support and stress levels should involve family members and go directly to the respondent's home to learn more about the family support provided to people with lupus.