Abstract
Elder group is the one with the risk of being infected with Coronavirus Disease 19 (Covid-19). It is very important to prevent Covid-19 transmission with any attempt, particularly in elders. This research aimed to help explain the importance of maintaining immunity and preventing Covid-19 transmission to elders in order to be alerted to Covid-19 in Surakarta Indonesia. This qualitative research with explorative approach employed purposive sampling technique. Unit of analysis consisted of elders in many areas in Surakarta, Chief Executive of Covid-19 Management Acceleration Task force of Surakarta City, pulmonologist and nurses in Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital, Chairperson of Surakarta City’s Health Office (DKK), Head of Disease Control and Environmental Health Division of Surakarta Health Office, and Chairperson of Surakarta City’s Social Office. Data collection was conducted through observation, in-depth interview, and documentation, and then method and data source triangulations. Data analysis was conducted using an interactive model of analysis with Parsons’ system theory. The result of research showed that the Covid-19 prevention in elders in Surakarta was conducted through improving their physical immunity, nursing care for elders, nursing care for family, and preventing physical, and mental and psychosocial health problems in elders.
Highlights
The transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (Covid-19) occurred and was reported for the first time by China government in Wuhan on December 2019
The unit of analysis consisted of key informants including Chief Executive of Covid-19 Management Acceleration Task force of Surakarta City, pulmonologist and nurses in Dr Moewardi Surakarta Hospital, Chairperson of Surakarta City’s Health Office (DKK), and Head of Disease Control and Environmental Health Division of Surakarta Health Office; main informants including elders coming from many areas in Surakarta; and supporting informants including Chairperson of Social Office of Surakarta City
Observation and in-depth interview were conducted on the group being the target of research to collect data on the importance of maintaining immunity to elders and how to avoid and to prevent Covid-19 infection, including documentation related to the object of research
Summary
The transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (Covid-19) occurred and was reported for the first time by China government in Wuhan on December 2019. This virus infection case increases rapidly and transmits throughout world, including Indonesia. It is associated with body immunity system, so that the lower the immunity system, the riskier the individual. Considering CDC released by Statista, mortality rate increases in line with patient’s age. The first case was found in Indonesia and announced on March 2, 2020, and the number increased over times.
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