Factors affecting self-care behaviours of ulcer prevention and glycemic control among diabetes mellitus patients at type A hospital in Yogyakarta
Penulis/Author
Eka Kartika Untari (1); Prof. Dr. Tri Murti Andayani, Sp.FRS., Apt. (2); Dr. apt. Nanang Munif Yasin, S.Si., M.Pharm. (3); dr. Rizka Humardewayanti Asdie, Sp.PD - KPTI (4)
Tanggal/Date
1 2024
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Background:One of the most detrimental complications of diabetic foot ulcers is largely influenced by glucose levels. To prevent diabetes-related complications and injuries, diabetic patients have to possess all the knowledge and behavioursrequired to perform regular self-care.Objective:This study aimedto identify factors that influence the behaviourof diabetic patients toprevent diabetic foot ulcers.Method:The study design was a cross-sectional survey of57 outpatients with all criteria. Theself-care knowledge and behaviour were measured byfilling out questionnaires. A chi-square statistical test and multiple logistic regression were used to assess the magnitude of the predictor variables inbehaviourand glycemic control. Moreover, difference tests were performed to assess differences between groupsaccording to the level of behaviour.Result:Out of 57 participants, 29 patients were having poor self-care behaviour. Of the 28 patients with uncontrolled glycemic, 12 hadpoor behaviour. The knowledge scores between poor and moderate behaviourshowed a statistically significant difference (p=0.046). Knowledge had a 2-fold impact on behaviour(p=0.025). Additionally, the type (p=0.011) and the number (p=0.040) of anti-diabetic medications in prescriptions affected glycemic control.Conclusion:Knowledge and behaviourof foot self-careand glycemic controlare the key preventive factors.
