FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN ANAK USIA SEKOLAH DASAR YANG AKAN MENJALANI SIRKUMSISI

Abstract

Circumcision is a common minor surgical procedure performed on elementary school-aged children. Despite being relatively simple, this procedure often causes anxiety that may affect the child’s psychological experience. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with anxiety levels among school-aged children undergoing circumcision in Bengkulu City. An analytic cross-sectional design with purposive sampling was employed, involving 80 respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and a modified Children’s Anxiety Scale. The results indicated significant associations between age, knowledge, previous experience, and parental support with anxiety levels (p < 0.05). In conclusion, individual and environmental factors play important roles in influencing children’s anxiety prior to circumcision. Health professionals are encouraged to provide education and psychological support to minimize preoperative anxiety in children.