PRAGMATIC PERSPECTIVES ON THE USE OF 'DIZZINESS' AND 'HEADACHE' IN INDONESIAN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION: IMPLICATION FOR HEALTH LITERACY AND EDUCATION

LUMBANTORUAN, MELFA LAMRIA BERLIANA (2024) PRAGMATIC PERSPECTIVES ON THE USE OF 'DIZZINESS' AND 'HEADACHE' IN INDONESIAN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION: IMPLICATION FOR HEALTH LITERACY AND EDUCATION. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Buddhi Dharma.

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Abstract

The confusion between the terms "pusing" (dizziness) and "sakit kepala" (headache) in Indonesian healthcare settings can lead to miscommunication, misdiagnosis, and inadequate treatment. This study aimed to analyze the pragmatic usage of these terms among patients in two hospitals in Tangerang, focusing on how these terms are understood and communicated. A total of 105 patients participated, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. The findings revealed that while a majority of respondents (68.6%) are aware of the differences between "pusing" and "sakit kepala," a significant portion (41%) still uses them interchangeably. The study identified demographic factors such as age, education, and cultural background as influential in the usage of these terms. The results emphasize the importance of improving health literacy and communication strategies within the Indonesian healthcare system to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pragmatics, medical communication, dizziness, headache, health literacy.
Subjects:	300 Ilmu Sosial > 302 Interaksi Sosial, Hubungan Antarpersonal > 302.3 Komunikasi Dalam Kelompok
Divisions:	Fakultas Sosial & Humaniora > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Muhamad Kemal Prasetyo
Date Deposited:	02 May 2025 08:21
Last Modified:	02 May 2025 08:21
URI:	https://repositori.buddhidharma.ac.id//id/eprint/2611

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