Obstacles Faced and Efforts of Parents in Children with Mental Disorders (Study in Kontumere Village, Kabawo District, Muna Regency)

Abstrak

This study aims to find out the obstacles and efforts of parents in caring for children with mental disorders. This study uses a qualitative approach with informants selected by purposive sampling technique, so that the informants in this study consist of 4 people. The data in this study was obtained through interviews, observations and document studies, the data obtained was then analyzed qualitatively with an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawn. The results of this study show that the three main obstacles faced by parents in caring for children with mental disorders are economic, psychological, and social problems. From an economic perspective, the high cost of treatment, treatment, and transportation is a heavy burden. Psychologically, parents often experience anger, sadness, anxiety, and stress. Meanwhile, social problems arise because children have difficulty communicating, tend to throw tantrums, daydreaming, being silent, or confining themselves, making it difficult to interact. Efforts made by parents include taking their children to a shaman or mental hospital, caring at home, and confinement for protection. This research emphasizes the need for support from governments, communities, and mental health organizations.

Kata kunci

• Children Mental Disorders
• Effort
• Obstacles
• Parents