OPTIMISME KESEMBUHAN PADA PENDERITA MIOMA UTERI

Abstract

Uterine myoma (or uterine fibroid) is the most common tumour in female reproductive structure. It can bring physical impact, such as pain, abdominal discomfort, and abnormal bleeding. To cope with uterine myoma, optimism is needed to improve the psychological well-being of the affected women. Optimism was defined as a positive attitude in which person can achieve the expected normal health condition after suffering from uterine myoma. This study aims to describe the optimism of women diagnosed with a uterine myoma. This qualitative study used a phenomenological method. Two women diagnosed with uterine myoma participated in this study. Interview and observation were used to collect data. The findings showed that women affected uterine myoma had optimism and pessimism fluctuated. Optimism happened after they experienced particular events that changed their perscpective. Optimism empowered subjects to cope with uterine myoma. Factors that influence their optimism were social support received from family and others, sharing similar experience from other affected women, and religiosity. Optimism was also shown through their coping strategies in dealing with uterine myoma: seeking information, following treatment, applying nutrition diet, and maintaining health status.