AN OVERVIEW OF ANXIETY AMONG CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS AT ARIFIN ACHMAD REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, PEKANBARU

Abstract

Cervical cancer is one of the types of cancer with a high incidence rate in Indonesia, particularly among women. This disease not only affects physical conditions but also induces significant anxiety in patients due to uncertainty regarding treatment, prognosis, and its social and psychological impacts. According to hospital records, RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru reported 3,433 cervical cancer cases in 2024, with 1,230 cases recorded between August and October. This study aims to describe the level of anxiety experienced by cervical cancer patients at Arifin Achmad Regional General Hospital, Pekanbaru. The study employs a quantitative descriptive research design with 187 respondents selected using the purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used is the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), consisting of 14 items to measure anxiety levels. The results showed that 16.2% of respondents had normal anxiety, 60.4% experienced borderline anxiety, and 21.4% experienced abnormal anxiety. The study concludes that anxiety is one of the main psychological impacts experienced by cervical cancer patients. Therefore, psychosocial interventions and optimal support from healthcare professionals and family members are needed to help patients cope more effectively during treatment.