Study Of Social Exchange From TB Care Community Aisyiyah In Early Detection Of Tuberculosis Suspect In Surakarta

摘要

Indonesia is currently the fourth most burdened tuberculosis (TB) country out of 22 countries with highest TB burden in the world. Community TB Care Aisyiyah as one of the communities concerned with the problem of tuberculosis is expected to further enhance the findings of TB sufferers so they can be treated and not spread to others. The discovery of TB sufferers begins with early detection of the initial sputum examination of people suspected of having TB. Finding TB suspects to do early detection is not an easy case for the TB Care Aisyiyah Community cadres. There will be an interesting dynamic relationship between Community cadre and TB suspects that can be seen from the perspective of social exchange theory. Through this theory, it will be seen how Community cadre conduct social exchanges through five dimensions of interpersonal communication towards TB suspects. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with the aim of the study to determine the social exchange conducted by Community cadres for TB suspects in carrying out early detection of tuberculosis, which will be seen from five dimensions of interpersonal communication. The results of this study are positive status and acceptance are rewards that can melt away all costs incurred such as anxiety contracting TB.