Spearman's Rho Test Research Articles

Assessing critical flood-prone districts and optimal shelter zones in the Brahmaputra Valley: Strategies for effective flood risk management

Frequent flooding has become a persistent issue in floodplain regions, causing significant disasters during each rainy season due to insufficient disaster management planning. This study proposes a methodology to prioritize flood susceptibility areas at the district level and identify suitable sites for flood shelters using a combination of machine learning algorithms and multi-criteria analysis, supported by geospatial technology. Flood shelter suitability mapping was conducted using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), while flood susceptibility zones were assessed using four different machine learning models: Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest, Decision Tree, and Naive Bayes. The integration of machine learning models with the AHP technique is vital in situations where conventional numerical models face challenges due to limited data, such as river discharge and water levels. The methodology includes a multicollinearity assessment to ensure the independence of selected flood-causing factors, information gain ratio to identify the most influential factors, Spearman's rho test to verify correlations between the machine learning models, and ROC-AUC along with statistical regression for validating the accuracy of the flood susceptibility maps. The findings indicate that the SVM algorithm, given its strong performance and effective training datasets, is recommended for areas with similar physical characteristics. The district-wise priority map generated from the weighted results of flood susceptibility assessments will be useful for flood management and mitigation strategies. Additionally, the study found that applying the AHP technique to determine flood shelter suitability, after assessing flood-prone areas, enhanced the efficiency of the flood management process. This research offers valuable insights for authorities to better address flooding and improve flood prevention and management efforts in floodplain regions, contributing to broader climate change adaptation strategies.

The relationship between radiomorphometric indices and fractal dimension analysis: a cone-beam computed tomography study.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between radiomorphometric indices and fractal dimension (FD) analysis in jawbone radiographic density using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). The study included 87 CBCT datasets from dental patients aged 50-79. Four radiomorphometric indices (Computed Tomography Cortical Index (CTCI), Computed Tomography Mental Index (CTMI), Computed Tomography Index-Superior (CTI-S), and Computed Tomography Index-Inferior (CTI-I)) along with age, gender, remaining teeth, and mandibular bone height were evaluated. FD was assessed in trabecular bone near the mental foramen (ROI 1) and on the mandibular cortical bone (ROI 2). Relationships between indices and variables were analyzed using Pearson chi-square, Fisher's exact, one-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman's rho tests. ANOVA showed significant differences in mandibular bone height (p = .004) and FD at ROI 2 (p = .000) across three mandibular cortex types (C1, C2, C3). Spearman's rho indicated significant correlations between FD at ROI 2 and CTMI, CTI-S, CTI-I (p = .000), and between mandibular bone height and CTMI (p = .010). The correlations of FD at ROI 2 ranged from strongest to weakest with CTCI, CTMI, CTI-S, and CTI-I. High-risk osteoporosis radiomorphometric indices are associated with FD analysis of cortical bone.

Association of vitamin intake with health-related quality of life in hemodialysis patients.

It is still uncertain whether vitamin intake is associated with better quality of life in hemodialysis patients. This study aims to assess the association between the quantity of supplemented vitamins and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in this population. This cross-sectional study included all patients on chronic hemodialysis from three units. Vitamins and micronutrients assessed were B1, B6, B12, C, D, folic acid, menaquinone, carnitine, zinc, and coenzyme Q10. Quality of life scores included the 8 domains of SF-36 and the 11 domains of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL). Bivariate analysis compared two groups of patients divided based on the median of vitamin intake. Spearman Rho test assessed the correlation between number of vitamins and different dimensions of HRQoL. A total of 183 patients were included. Median number of vitamins supplemented was 2 (1,3); 112 patients had an intake of ≤ 2 vitamins, and 71 patients were taking > 2 vitamins. There was a significant association between higher vitamin intake and the burden of kidney disease that remained significant in the multivariable analysis (p = 0.03), but no correlation between the number of vitamins (0 - 13) and different HRQoL scores. Sub-analyses of each category of vitamins showed no significant difference in HRQoL scores except for Vitamin B and staff encouragement (p = 0.01) and for multivitamins and quality of social interaction (p = 0.03). A higher number of vitamins in hemodialysis patients is associated with an increased perception of the burden of kidney disease. Interventional studies are needed to assess whether selective vitamin supplementation in case of deficiencies is associated with better quality of life.

The Relationship between Maternal Education Level, Exclusive Breastfeeding and History of Infectious Diseases with the Incident of Stunting in Toddlers

Stunting is a problem of chronic malnutrition caused by insufficient nutritional intake over a long period of time due to intake that is not in accordance with nutritional needs. Stunting can occur from the fetus in the womb and only appears when the child is two years old. Nutritional status not only describes the problem of deficiencies in certain nutrients, but is also related to the level of health and chronic diseases a person has. This research aims to determine the relationship between maternal education, exclusive breastfeeding and a history of infectious diseases with the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the working area of the Teluk Tiram Community Health Center, Banjarmasin. This type of analytical observational research with a cross sectional design. The population in this study were all mothers of toddlers in Teluk Tiram Village, totaling 770 toddlers. Samples were taken using accidental sampling of 20 people. Primary data in the form of respondent characteristics, mother's education level, exclusive breastfeeding and history of infectious diseases were obtained through interviews using questionnaires and nutritional status was obtained by anthropometric measurements (PB/U or TB/U). Data analysis using the Spearman's rho test. The results of research using the Spearman's rho test showed that there was no relationship between maternal education and the incidence of stunting (p=0.652), there was no relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting (p=0.126) and there was no relationship between a history of infectious diseases. with the incidence of stunting (p=0.643).

INDICATOR PHYSICAL FITNESS USING NORMAL AND OVERWEIGHT BODY MASS INDEX MEASUREMENT METHOD IN STUDENTS

Background. Everyone should place a high premium on physical fitness because a fit body allows one to perform everyday chores and responsibilities at their best. Body mass index, which measures dietary status, is one element that affects physical fitness. (BMI). This study intends to assess the physical health and BMI of students at the Adventist University of Indonesia's Faculty of Nursing. With Spearman's rho test, this study technique is quantitative. There were 70 participants who voluntarily and consciously gave their consent. The Zuchora Physical Fitness Test, height measuring equipment, and weight scales were the research tools employed. Results: A significant negative connection between BMI and physical fitness, speed, and arm strength was found using the Spearman Rho test (p.05). Jumping ability, flexibility, endurance, and muscle strength did not have a significant association with BMI (p > 0.05), however. The findings of this study suggest that BMI has an impact on physical fitness in terms of arm speed and strength. The speed and arm strength decrease as BMI increases.

COMPARISON OF VEGETARIANS AND NON-VEGETARIANS IN BODY MASS INDEX INDICATORS AND CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

Background: Nutritional status of adults can be seen simply by using body mass index, and especially nutritional status related to vegetarian and nonvegetarian dietary status.Objective: This study aimed to assess the cholesterol levels and BMI of Adventist University Indonesia students. Methods: Using Spearman's rho test, this research technique is quantitative. There were 60 participants who voluntarily gave their consent. The tool used in this study is a lipid profile (measuring tool for cholesterol levels), Results: the study showed that there was no relationship between gender and BMI. While there is a significant relationship to dietary status and cholesterol levels with a unidirectional positive value (p = .000 r = .578).

Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Fe pada Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Botolinggo

Non-compliance of pregnant women in consuming iron tablets (Fe) is caused by several factors, such as forgetfulness, fear of large babies, low awareness of the importance of iron supplements, insufficient understanding of the dangers of anemia for pregnant women and infants, as well as side effects like nausea or dizziness after taking iron tablets. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and compliance in consuming iron tablets among pregnant women at Botolinggo Health Center, Bondowoso Regency, in 2023. A cross-sectional design was used in this study, with a population of all pregnant women who underwent check-ups at Botolinggo Health Center, totaling 60 individuals. The sample consisted of 30 pregnant women, selected using accidental sampling. The results showed that pregnant women who complied with iron tablet consumption had good family support, while non-compliance was associated with a lack of family support. A total of 60% or 18 respondents who did not comply with iron tablet consumption reported insufficient family support. The Spearman's rho test results showed a P value of 0.003, indicating a significant relationship between family support and compliance with iron tablet consumption among pregnant women at Botolinggo Health Center.

Public e-learning opportunities in anesthesia on YouTube.

The increasing knowledge in medicine makes continuous education for clinicians necessary more than ever. The range of skills to be covered in anesthesia is constantly growing. How to optimize complex training in practical skills in an increasingly economized environment remains unclear. The extent and suitability to which video platforms assist in learning basic skills in anesthesia has not been investigated yet. To identify appropriate videos on YouTube, we conducted a search (May 1st 2023), including common combinations of synonymous terms, and checked up to the 50th result for relevance. Videos initially deemed suitable were archived and evaluated to exclude duplicates. All included videos were subsequently scrutinized for content. For this purpose, a validated checklist to assess procedural and didactic content was used. Data analysis involved assessing interrater reliability, Spearman's rho test, and linear regression analysis. We were able to include 222 videos related to 16 basic skills. The low number of videos found on specific skills was striking. The level of fulfillment illustrating a practical skill was repeatedly found <60%. The consistency of the questionnaire was moderate (Fleiss kappa 0.59). Video runtime displayed a significant correlation (p < 0.001) with the number of items accomplished on procedural (|ρ| = 0.442, R 2 = 0.196) and didactic items (|ρ| = 0.452, R 2 = 0.153). The professional context of the content creators showed no influence. The quantity of available material on specific basic anesthesiologic skills varied drastically. In addition, the videos available often revealed significant shortcomings, making it challenging to easily assess the quality of the content. The vast majority of evaluated videos did not reflect the intended approach in a scientifically correct manner or were entirely unsuitable for displaying the procedural requirements.

Investigating the response of groundwater and streamflow to rainfall in a tropical catchment using non-parametric methods

The present study investigates the monthly and seasonal patterns of groundwater levels and streamflow in response to rainfall in a humid tropical catchment in central Kerala, India. The trends were investigated at a temporal scale using data from eight groundwater-level observation wells, four stream-gauging stations and rainfall records of three subcatchments, viz. Cheripad, Pala and Kidangoor. The exercise of trend detection was carried out using two widely adopted non-parametric tests, viz. the Mann–Kendall (MK) test, Spearman's Rho (SR) test and a relatively new visual graphical approach, innovative trend analysis (ITA). The results revealed predominantly rising trends (monthly and seasonal scale) within the catchment, across all three hydrological components examined. Notably, the ITA test identified specific changes in the trend direction within the time series (positive to negative or vice versa), which were not observable in the MK or SR tests. Data published in the Groundwater Book of Kerala for 2021–22 corroborated this increasing trend, showing, on average, a rising trend in well water levels throughout the watershed across pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. This trend was further confirmed using ITA by pairing the observations from the groundwater-level monitoring station at KTM-OW-11 with rainfall data from the nearby gauging station at Erattupettah.

Formación continua y habilidades directivas en autoridades educativas en una Dirección Distrital de Educación, Guayas, Ecuador 2024

Currently, the promotion of continuous training and the achievement of managerial skills is a crucial topic for effective educational management. However, 74% of professionals leading educational institutions do not receive specialized continuous training. In this sense, the objective was to determine the degree of relationship between continuous training and managerial skills among educational authorities in the District Education Directorate of Guayas, Ecuador, 2024. The research conducted is basic in nature, utilizing a non-experimental design, with a descriptive correlational level and a quantitative approach. The census sample consisted of 41 school administrators from public schools. The survey technique was applied, and the instrument used was a questionnaire for the variables of continuous training and managerial skills. It was concluded, based on Spearman's Rho test, a correlation coefficient equal to 0.767 and a bilateral significance level of 0.01, that the positive correlation is high and that there is a significant relationship between continuing education and management skills in the educational authorities in the context under study.

Hubungan Pendidikan dan Level Pk Dengan Ketepatan Perawat dalam Melakukan Tindakan Resusitasi Jantung Paru (RJP) di Ruangan ICU dan IGD RS Prikasih Tahun 2024

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or CPR is help for patients experiencing a heart attack where basic living rock is needed by applying pressure to the chest. Nurses have an important role in implementing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially in the emergency room. Skills in carrying out actions can have a direct impact on patient safety. Steps can be taken to improve the overall quality of medical treatment by increasing the education, knowledge and skills of attached nurses. The aim of this research is to find out the relationship between education and PK level with the accuracy of nurses in carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures in the ICU and emergency rooms at Prikasih Hospital in 2024. The research method that will be used is an analytical research design with a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach, a population of 40 technical respondents total sample and sample size of 40 respondents. Using the non-parametric Rank Spearman Rho test. The results show a relationship between education and the accuracy of nurses in carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the ICU and ER with a P-Value of 0.026 &lt; 0.05. And there is a relationship between the PK level and the accuracy of nurses in carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the ICU and ER with a P-Value of 0.002 &lt; 0.05. The conclusion is that education and level PK are very important in carrying out actions, because a person's knowledge can be seen from the abilities or skills they have, therefore education and level PK greatly influence the accuracy of cardiac resuscitation actions.

The Relationship Between Marriage Satisfaction and Anxiety of Pregnant Women in Facing Childbirth

The birth process is interpreted by a mother as a difficult process and full of struggle so it causes anxiety for pregnant women in facing childbirth. Excessive anxiety has a negative impact on the birth process and even causes birth complications. This study aimed to determine the relationship between marriage satisfaction and the anxiety of pregnant women in facing childbirth. This research used a cross-sectional method and the number of pregnant women in the Central Jakarta area with a sample size of 110 people. The research instrument used the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2 (PRAQ-2) questionnaire and the Marital Adjustment Test (MAT) questionnaire. In this study, data analysis used the Spearman Rho test. The results of this study show that there is a significant relationship between marriage satisfaction and anxiety about facing childbirth (p value=0.036). Marriage satisfaction has a fairly large influence on pregnant women's anxiety in facing childbirth in the moderate category (R Square=0.051). The role of the maternity nurse is to be able to take preventive measures to reduce the heavy or excessive anxiety of pregnant women through mentoring and counseling programs together with the family, especially the husband.

The Relationship of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) Documentation Performance with Patient Satisfaction

Technological developments have an impact on developments in the world of health, especially information technology in hospitals. The use of EMR makes medical records more orderly and improves health services that are faster, more precise, valuable and accountable. User usage and satisfaction will influence individual impact. Methods: An analysis of the relationship between EMR documentation and nurse satisfaction is needed. This study used a cross-sectional, The sampling technique in this research used purposive sampling correlational design with a sample of 80 patient at RSUD Dr. Soetomo. Research data was collected through questionnaires from the EMR documentation performance variables and nurse satisfaction. The results of the validity test of the EMR Documentation Performance instrument obtained a Parson correlation value in the range 0.590-0.926 &gt; r table 0.514 and the results of the reliability test in this research showed a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.966 so it is reliable. results of the validity and reliability of the patient satisfaction instrument Cronbach α reliability coefficient was high, ranging from 0.900 to 0.940. Research data was processed using the Spearmen rho test with a p value &lt;0.05. Results: The results of the study showed that EMR documentation performance was related to patient satisfaction (0.009). Discussion: Good electronic medical record documentation performance can increase patient satisfaction.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Bungkulan Buleleng Village Communities Related to the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccination

Background: The contribution of the community through their knowledge, attitudes, and practices are essential to control COVID-19 through vaccination.Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community related to implementing the COVID-19 vaccine.Methods: This observational study with a cross-sectional design was carried out from June to July 2023. Samples of 155 respondents were obtained through convenience sampling. Inclusion criteria include the community domiciled in Bungkulan Village, aged ≥18 years, and is willing to be involved in research, while respondents who didn’t fill in the complete questionnaire are excluded from research. Data was collected using self-developed offline questionnaire. The relationship of knowledge, attitudes, and practices was analyzed by multiple linier regression and Spearman-rho test (95% CI).Results: Findings showed that the majority of respondents were aged 25-29 years old (30.32%), male (76.13%), graduated from high school (65.16%), worked (89.68%), didn’t experience comorbidities (96.13%) and AESI (87.10%), lack of knowledge (53.29 ± 23.24) but has a good attitude (75.18 ± 11.55) and practices (84.06 ± 16.17) related to the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination. There is a significant relationship between knowledge with attitudes (r = 0.352; p = &lt;0.001) and attitudes with practices (r = 0.257; p = &lt;0.001), also knowledge and attitudes simultaneously influence the practice of Covid-19 vaccination (p=&lt;0.001).Conclusion: A person's attitudes and practices in a positive direction tend to begin with good knowledge. Strong sources of public health information and communication are necessary to develop good knowledge.

Motor self-efficacy and physical education in school bullying.

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in bullying rates in school. Bullying is characterized as a repeated set of malicious actions by an individual or group toward another individual in an imbalanced power dynamic, resulting in physical, psychological, social, or material harm to the victim, with the intention of causing social exclusion. The scientific literature has investigated the factors that influence this type of behavior, environmental factors, such as school location and student age, as well as other factors, such as gender and level of physical fitness, also play an important role. This study examined the correlation between motor self-efficacy and bullying, considering that physical activity acts as a regulator in these cases. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was employed to assess the normality of the data distribution, and Spearman's Rho test was used to analyze the relationship between each dimension of the EBIPQ and E-AEM scores. The Cronbach's alpha was used to evaluate the reliability of each instrument. The results indicated a significant inverse correlation between the EBIP-Q and E-AEM in the variables of sex, educational stage and school environment. In conclusion, an inverse correlation was observed between motor self-efficacy and bullying, indicating that higher levels of motor self-efficacy are related to lower levels of bullying victimization. Motor self-efficacy could be used as a tool to reduce bullying situations at school. It would be important for government policies to encourage the practice of physical activity in all areas of life in order to improve motor self-efficacy and end bullying.

Hubungan Sikap Petugas Kesehatan Dengan Kepuasan Pasien Di Poli KIA UPTD Puskesmas I Denpasar Timur

Background: The high maternal mortality rate (MMR) indicates that maternal and child health (KIA) services must be improved. Applying a positive attitude to all patients is a way that health workers can increase patient satisfaction so that patients are interested in undergoing antenatal care to reduce MMR. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the attitude of health workers and patient satisfaction at the Maternal and Child Health Polytechnic (KIA) UPTD Puskesmas I East Denpasar Method: This research uses a correlation analytical design with a cross-sectional study approach. Sampling used a non-probability sampling technique, namely consecutive sampling. The sample used was 172 respondents and the instrument used was a questionnaire. Results: The results of the study showed that of the 172 respondents, the majority of respondents, namely 94 (54.7%) stated that the attitude of health workers was in the positive category and the majority of respondents, namely 90 (52.3%) stated that they were satisfied with the services provided by health workers. The results of the Spearman Rho test show that there is a significant relationship between the attitude of health workers and patient satisfaction, with a p-value &lt;0.001 Conclusion: The more positive the health worker's attitude, the more satisfied the patient. So it is hoped that health workers can apply a friendly attitude, be polite and have empathy for all patients in order to increase patient satisfaction and reduce MMR

Hubungan Kepuasan Tenaga Kesehatan dalam Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Management Puskesmas (Simpus) di Puskesmas Pakuniran Kecamatan Pakuniran Kabupaten Probolinggo

Introduction: Simpus puskesmas management application that simplifies and speeds up services to manage patient information starting from registration, registration, examination (diagnosis) and patient care. The satisfaction of health workers, the response or feedback from users about the use of the system, as well as the assessment of the good and bad sides of the system, is the starting point for system developers to improve the performance of the information system built. Purpose of the study: To determine the relationship between satisfaction of health workers in the use of the puskesmas management information system (Simpus) at the Pakuniran health center. Method: This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach using Nonprobability sampling technique using Total sampling technique using statistical test Spearman's rho correlation, with data collection instruments using questionnaires. This research was conducted at the Pakuniraan health center in July 2023. Research Results: The results of the spearman rank correlation statistical test obtained results namely (p = 0.000) because the p value &lt;0.05 then Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted Conclusion: that there is a relationship between health worker satisfaction in using the puskesmas management information system (SIMPUS), which means that the better and more appropriate the puskesmas management information system, the higher the level of health worker satisfaction.

Nontechnical Skills Assessment in Acute Care Trauma Simulations: A Mixed Methods Approach Using Eye Tracking and Behavioral Marker Systems.

The condition of trauma patients and the urgent need for timely resuscitation present unique challenges to trauma teams. These difficulties are exacerbated for military trauma teams in combat environments. Consequently, there is a need for continued improvement of nontechnical skills (NTS) training for trauma teams. However, current approaches to NTS assessment rely on subjective ratings, which can introduce bias. Accordingly, objective methods of NTS evaluation are needed. Eye-tracking (ET) methods have been applied to studying communication, situation awareness, and leadership in many health care settings, and could be applied to studying physicians' NTS during trauma situations. In this study, we aimed to assess the relationship between trauma team leaders' objective gaze patterns and subjective expert NTS ratings during patient care simulations. After Institutional Review Board approval, 9 trauma teams from first-year post-graduate general surgery and emergency medicine residents were recruited to participate in 1 of 2 trauma simulations (a difficult airway case and a multi-patient trauma). Each scenario lasted approximately 15 minutes. All team leaders wore a mobile ET system to evaluate gaze metrics-time to first fixation (TTFF), average fixation duration (AFD), and total percentage of the scenario (TPS) focused on Areas of Interest (AOI), which included patient, care team, diagnostic equipment, and patient care equipment. Trained faculty raters completed the Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) assessment tool and the Trauma Non-Technical Skills (T-NOTECHS) scale. One-way analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, and appropriate post-hoc pairwise comparison tests were run to assess differences between ET metrics across AOI groups. Spearman's Rho tests were used to assess correlations between ET and subjective NTS ratings. Compared to other NTS domains, trauma teams scored relatively poorly on communication across both T-NOTECHS (3.29$ \pm $0.61, maximum = 5) and NOTSS (2.87$ \pm $0.66, maximum = 4). We found significant differences in trauma team leaders' TTFF between teammates and the patient (Team: 1.56 vs Patient: 29.82 seconds, P < .001). TTFF on the diagnostic equipment was negatively correlated (P < .05) to multiple measures of subjective NTS assessments. There were no significant differences in AFD between AOIs, and AFD on teammates was positively correlated (P < .05) to communication and teamwork. There were significant differences in TPS across most AOI pairs (P < .05), and the average TPS fixated was highest on the patient (32%). Finally, there were several significant correlations between additional ET and NTS metrics. This study utilized a mixed methods approach to assess trauma team leaders' NTS in simulated acute care trauma simulations. Our results provide several objective insights into trauma team leaders' NTS behaviors during patient care simulations. Such objective insights provide a more comprehensive understanding of NTS behaviors and can be leveraged to guide NTS training of trauma physicians in the future. More studies are needed to apply these methods to capture NTS from a larger sample of teams in both simulated and real trauma environments.

The Relationship Between Knowledge of Dental Caries and the Incidence of Dental Caries in Pregnant Women at Polindes Jungkarang, Sampang, Madura

Problem: Based on primary data collected from pregnant women at Polindes Jungkarang, Sampang Regency, the average DMF-T score was 5.37, indicating that dental caries in pregnant women is still in the high category. This has not yet reached the target set in the National Action Plan (RAN), where the DMF-T value should be 4.1 for all ages. Research Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge about caries and the high incidence of dental caries in pregnant women at Polindes Jungkarang, Sampang Regency. Research Method: This research is an analytical study using a cross-sectional method, with a sample of pregnant women visiting Polindes Jungkarang, Sampang Regency, from January to March 2024. The data collection instruments used were a questionnaire to measure knowledge about dental caries and a DMF-T examination sheet to identify caries. The analysis technique used was Spearman's rho test. Results: There is a relationship between knowledge about caries and the high incidence of dental caries in pregnant women at Polindes Jungkarang

THE RELATIONSHIP OF FAMILY SUPPORT TO THE PREVENTION OF HYPERTENSION COMPLICATIONS IN THE ELDERLY

ABSTRACT Introduction: Hypertension is a health problem that most often occurs in the elderly, because the elderly will experience a decrease in physiological function due to degenerative processes, one of the diseases of the cardiovascular system that most often occurs in the elderly due to aging and the cumulative impact of the lifestyle of the elderly in their youth. Hypertension in the elderly has the potential for complications such as coronary heart disease and kidney failure, so it requires routine treatment and several routine precautions that can prevent hypertension complications and support from the family is very influential. Methodology: This study aims to analyze the relationship between family support and the prevention of hypertension complications in the elderly. This research is a correlational descriptive study using a cross sectional design with a quantitative approach. The sample was selected using accidental sampling technique with a total sample of 68 respondents. Statistical tests use the Spearman rho test. Results: The results of the study show that there is a relationship between family support and the prevention of hypertension complications in the elderly with a positive correlation and very strong strength (p value = &lt;0.001; r= 0.859). Conclusion: there is a relationship between family support and the prevention of hypertension complications in the elderly. The recommendation from the results of this research is the importance of family support in preventing hypertension complications in elderly people with hypertension so that they are more confident and obedient in preventing hypertension complications. Keywords: Hypertension, prevention of hypertension complications, family support, elderly