TINJAUAN DESKRIPTIF KARAKTERISTIK FAKTOR-FAKTOR HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR PADA PASIEN DISORDER OF SEX DEVELOPMENT (DSD) DI RUMAH SAKIT MOHAMMAD HOESIN PALEMBANG PADA TAHUN 2013-2017
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- Background: Disorder of Sex Development (DSD) is a condition of congenital abnormalities that occurs at the level of chromosomes, gonads or external reproductive organs. The incidence of DSD 1: 4,500-5,500. Even though the incidence of DSD is still low, according to research, many patients are diagnosed with DSD when they are > 2 years old or during adults. There are patients who experienced late diagnosis caused by the lack of Health Seeking Behavior. Health Seeking Behavior is influenced by internal and external factors. This study aim to identify internal and external factors of DSD patients' Health Seeking Behavior at Dr. RSUP Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2013-2017. Method: This study is a descriptive study with a cross sectional approach using primary and secondary data. Samples were taken using the total sampling method from all medical record data that met the inclusion criteria. From 120 patient data, 61 samples were obtained as respondent. Results: There were 61 samples of DSD patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2013-2017. Patients were diagnosed mostly at age > 6 years old- ≥ 12 years old. There are 22 patients that were diagnosed at age > 6 years old- ≥ 12 years old (36.1%). 54 male patients were mostly diagnosed (88.5%). The parents of patients who deliver their children are mostly aged 26-35 years for the age of the mother (52.5%) and 36-45 years for the age of the father (39.3%). The last education of parents of DSD patients graduated from high school (78.7%). The economic status of the parents of DSD patients who came to RSMH were mostly from the upper class (50.8%) and most patients came from Palembang (23%). Conclusion: There are still a lot of DSD patients in RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang categorised as late diagnose judging from the Health Seeking Behavior Factors.