The Effect of Giving Ambon Banana (Musa Paradisiaca, Sp) To Decrease of Anxiety Levels in Adult Scizofrenia

Abstract

Introduction: Anxiety disorders are one of the clinical symptoms of schizophrenia. An increase in anxiety

symptoms in schizophrenics significantly increases the risk of recurrence, suicide and disrupts social

functioning and quality of life. Previous research mentioned a positive effect on banana intake on anxiety

reduction.

Aim: This study aims to analyze the effect of ambon bananas on reducing anxiety levels in adult

schizophrenics.

Method: This experimental research with a pretest-posttest control group design was conducted at Marzoeki

Mahdi Hospital Bogor in May-July 2019. 60 subjects were selected based on inclusion criteria and divided

into 5 groups consisting of (1) control group without giving bananas; (2) new patient groups are given 2

bananas per day; (3) new patient groups are given 3 bananas per day; (4) the old patient group was given 2

bananas per day and (5) the old patient group was given 3 bananas per day. Giving bananas for 14 days and

weighing one banana ± 130 grams. Anxiety level was measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale

(HARS) questionnaire. Posttest anxiety levels were performed after 7 days and 14 days of intervention. Data

were analyzed using One Way Anova.

Results: There was a decrease in anxiety levels. The intervention group showed a significantly lower anxiety

score at the end of the intervention compared to the control group (p <0.05).

Conclusion: The administration of bananas has a positive effect on reducing anxiety levels in adult

schizophrenia patients.