Determinan Kesehatan Mental Anak Yatim Dan Piatu Di Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Anak Kabupaten Bireuen

Abstract

WHO said that mental health disorders are more prone to attack the millennial generation, and mental health disorders are most vulnerable to orphaned adolescents living in orphanages, because they have lost love and direct attention from their biological fathers and mothers. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors related to the mental health of orphans, orphans and orphans in the Bireuen District Child Welfare Institution. Research Methodology:This research is a quantitative study, using a cross sectional study design. Sampling using purposive sampling technique, with a sample size of 104 children. The statistical test used in the data analysis was the logistic regression test using the stata program 15. Results: It was found that 25% of children experienced behavioral and emotional difficulties, where the largest proportion was peer problems 31.7%, then emotional symptoms 27.9%, behavioral problems 19.2 %, and hyperactivity 7.7%, while the problem of decreasing children's prosocial behavior was 14.4%. The results of the multivariate logistic test showed that female gender, other reasons, the child's age at the death of their parents ≤5 years, and families who rarely visited had a significant relationship with behavioral and emotional difficulties (P=0.004; P=0.012; P=0.007 ; P=0.003 respectively), While the factors that had a significant relationship with prosocial behavior were other reasons for entering the orphanage, the status of the orphaned children, the health condition of the sick children, and the children who experienced conflicts (P=0.031; P=0.010, P=0.011; P=0.002 respectively). Suggestion: With the results of this study, it is expected for orphanage leaders and caregivers to further optimize the services of counseling and social support programs so that they are able to find solutions to children's mental emotional problems.

Exploring Mental Health among Orphaned Children

“…In line with the study conducted by Raudhati et al (2020), it was found that prosocial behavior and mental health problems among orphans are influenced by the health status of the orphaned child and experiences of conflict. When orphaned children have health problems or have experienced trauma, they are more likely to develop mental health issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety.…”

“…These findings are also supported by the study conducted by Raudhati et al (2020), which examined the mental health levels of orphaned children in the Social Welfare Agency of Bireuen Regency, Indonesia. They found that 25% of orphaned children faced behavioral and emotional problems.…”

“…Numerous studies have been conducted, and the statement by the Ministry of Health (KKM) is corroborated when KKM statistics indicate that 9.5% of children are experiencing mental health issues. According to a study by Raudhati et al (2020), the mental health levels of orphaned children in the Social Welfare Board in Bireuen Regency, Indonesia, revealed that 25% of orphaned children face behavioral and emotional problems. The majority of these problems were related to peer issues (31.7%), followed by emotional symptoms (27.9%), behavioral problems (19.2%), and hyperactivity (7.7%).…”

Upaya Peningkatan Kapasitas Remaja Menjadi Mental Health Leader pada Kelompok Sebaya Berbasis Spiritual dan Budaya di Panti Asuhan

“…Panti asuhan merupakan salah satu lembaga kesejahteraan sosial anak dimana perlu mendapatkan penguatan kesehatan mental emosional remaja dimana pada umumnya remaja tidak memiliki ayah kandung (Haryanti et al, 2016;Raudhati, 2020;Sary, 2022). Kondisi panti asuhan Al Husna yang terletak di Landungsari masih terus membutuhkan bantuan dan dukungan baik moril maupun materiil, bahkan ada sebagian remaja yang merasakan kecemasan karena bingung memikirkan nasibnya di masa depan.…”