Analysis of Self-Care Implementation in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Ratna Agustiningrum (1), Dwi Noviatun (1), Sri Handayani (2*), Nur Wulan Agustina (3), Marwanti (3)

1) Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Health and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Klaten, Jl. Ir Soekarno km 1 Buntalan Klaten, Indonesia
2) Health Administration Study Program, Faculty of Health and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Klaten,Jl. Ir Soekarno km 1 Buntalan Klaten Indonesia
*handa[at]umkla.ac.id
3) Associate Degree in Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Health and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Klaten, Jl. Ir Soekarno km 1 Buntalan Klaten Indonesia

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition that cannot be cured and can lead to complications, necessitating self-care. Correct self-care can improve the sufferer^s capacity to fulfill life^s demands independently, allowing them to control their illness and avoid complications. The purpose of this study was to examine how diabetes mellitus patients practice self-care. It employs a cross-sectional method by involving 71 respondents, using the SDSCA and the DMSES as instruments. The data were then analyzed by chi-square test. According to the findings, most of the patients had suffered from DM for 5 years with low self-efficacy and inadequate self-care behavior. Furthermore, the only self-care components that was considered good was medicine consumption behaviour. The findings also indicate that the duration of DM did not predict self-care behavior. Diabetes patients should practice more self-care in order to enhance their health and avoid further complications.

Keywords: DM- self-care- self-efficacy

Topic: Medicine & Health Sciences