NRIMO ING PANDUM AS SELF ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE : A PHENOMENOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

This study investigates self-acceptance towards chronic kidney disease based on patients’ perspective. And, a qualitative phenomenological approach was applied to analyze the patients. There are 21 adults including patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis selected using the purposive sampling method. Meanwhile, semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain data then thematic analysis was carried out and formulated using the platform NVIVO 12. The result stated the patient's nrimo ing pandum attitude for the condition of illness becomes the patient's attitude of self-acceptance towards chronic disease (CKD). This attitude is a person's self-acceptance which describes the one and personality of the Javanese people. This attitude is believed to be a noble one and life philosophy of the Javanese people as a form of acceptance, sincerity and patience in various sick conditions while still actively making efforts to achieve healing. In addition, this research explores role taking through independent self-management which is reflected in diet and healthy lifestyle management activities. The positive attitude of CKD patients in interpreting health by seeking sources of strength (support) and increasing spirituality has describes self-acceptance of CKD patients toward chronic illness that emphasizes the power of problem solving. While acknowledging limitations such as modest sample size and regional focus, this study provides valuable insight into the cultural dimensions of self-acceptance perspectives on illness of CKD patients. These findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive health care interventions with a comprehensive health care approach.