Determinants of Visit Activities, Advance Age in Integrated Post Service

Abstract

Integrated Service Post Elderly is a the place of health services for the elderly. Elderly activity to follow Integrated Service Pos elderly activities is influenced by some determinants. The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinants that affect the activity of elderly visit at Integrated Service Pos elderly. This research type is analytic with cross sectional research design. The research was conducted in the working area of Cerme Integrated Service Pos and Integrated Service Pos Maesan Bondowoso district, October 2017. Data were collected from 370 elderly people aged 60 and above. Sampling method with proportional cluster random sampling. The result of the research by using logistic regression test showed that age, work and family support influenced the activity of elderly visit at Integrated Service Post, with p-value value 0,041, 0,026 and 0,014 respectively. Family support is instrumental in supporting the interest or willingness of the elderly to participate in Integrated Service Post elderly activities. The family can be a strong motivator for the elderly, the family always provide themselves to accompany or take the elderly to Integrated Service Post, remind the elderly if forgot Integrated Service Post schedule, and family try to overcome all problems with elderly