Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Peningkatan angka harapan hidup di Indonesia berdampak pada meningkatnya jumlah populasi lansia, sehingga kebutuhan terhadap pemantauan kesehatan, khususnya aktivitas fisik, menjadi semakin penting. Aktivitas fisik yang rendah dapat mempercepat penurunan fungsi tubuh serta meningkatkan tingkat ketergantungan lansia dalam menjalankan aktivitas kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan aktivitas fisik lansia di Kecamatan Blang Bintang, Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Penelitian menggunakan desain deskriptif kuantitatif dengan teknik accidental sampling. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 1.005 lansia, dengan sampel sebanyak 292 responden. Pengumpulan data dilakukan pada tanggal 29 Oktober hingga 13 November. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan Activity Daily Living yang meliputi kemampuan mandi, berpakaian, menggunakan toilet, berpindah, kontinensia, dan makan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar lansia berada pada kategori mandiri dalam seluruh komponen aktivitas fisik, yaitu mandi sebesar 99,3%, berpakaian 99,7%, menggunakan toilet 98,3%, berpindah 96,9%, kontinensia 99,3%, dan makan 99,7%. Temuan ini menggambarkan bahwa lansia di wilayah tersebut memiliki tingkat kemandirian dan mobilitas fungsional yang sangat baik. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar tenaga kesehatan dan keluarga terus memberikan dukungan terhadap aktivitas fisik lansia melalui program gerak ringan seperti senam lansia, jalan sehat, dan kegiatan sosial guna mempertahankan serta mengoptimalkan fungsi fisik lansia.

The increasing life expectancy in Indonesia has contributed to substantial growth in the older adult population, underscoring the importance of continuous health monitoring, particularly regarding physical activity. Insufficient physical activity may accelerate functional decline and increase dependency among older adults in performing activities of daily living. This study aimed to examine the physical activity status of older adults in Blang Bintang Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency. A quantitative descriptive study design was applied using an accidental sampling technique. The study population consisted of 1,005 older adults, comprising a total sample of 292 respondents. Data were collected between October 29 and November 13. Physical activity was assessed using the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) instrument, which evaluated individuals’ ability to perform activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and eating. The findings revealed that the majority of older adults were classified as independent across all ADL components: bathing (99.3%), dressing (99.7%), toileting (98.3%), transferring (96.9%), continence (99.3%), and eating (99.7%). These results indicate that older adults in this region exhibit a very high level of functional independence and mobility. Accordingly, it is recommended that healthcare professionals and family members continue to promote physical activity among older adults through light exercise programs, such as elderly gymnastics, walking activities, and social participation, to sustain and further optimize physical functioning.