FACTORS RELATED TO SELF-MANAGEMENT IN TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Abstract

Introduction

Self-management is not easy; it requires knowledge, support, and strong or strong self-confidence. Activities that must be carried out by diabetes mellitus patients include regulating diet, using diabetes medication, checking or monitoring blood sugar levels, engaging in physical activity or exercise, and maintaining good foot care. This study aims to determine the factors associated with self-management in type II diabetes mellitus patients in Pauh Timur Village, within the Pariaman Community Health Center working area in 2024.

Method

This type of research is quantitative with a descriptive analytical design and a cross-sectional approach. The research was conducted from July 15 to 29, 2024. The research sample was determined at 33 people. Sampling was carried out using total sampling. Statistical tests used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using Chi-Square.

Result

The results of the study showed that the majority of respondents, 25 (75.8%) were in the 45-59 year age range. More than half of the respondents, 19 (57.6%), had high knowledge. More than half of the respondents, 22 (66.7%), had high levels of support. More than half of the respondents, 23 (69.7%), had high self-efficacy. More than half of the respondents, 22 (66.7%), had good self-management.

Conclusion   

The conclusion is that there is a significant relationship between age, knowledge, family support and self-efficacy with Self Management in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Pauh Timur Village in 2024. Suggestions in the study are expected that respondents can educate care management to be carried out independently and regularly by DM sufferers so that it can reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Pauh Timur Village, Pariaman Health Center Working Area in 2024.