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Correlation Between Knowledge and Attitude Toward Treatment Adherence Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Makassar, Indonesia Zulfiah, Zulfiah; Kadang, Yuniharce; Suprapto, Suprapto
Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar Vol 20 No 2 (2025): Media Kesehatan
Publisher : Direktorat Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32382/medkes.v20i2.1709

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Many patients with diabetes mellitus still exhibit low adherence to long-term treatment. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between knowledge and attitude with treatment adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This research employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of patients receiving outpatient care at Nur Ichsan Clinic, Makassar City, from January to April 2025. A total of 74 respondents were selected using accidental sampling. Research instruments included the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24), Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) attitude scale, and the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) for treatment adherence. Each instrument had been validated in Indonesian with Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.82 (DKQ), 0.79 (DSME), and 0.85 (DSMQ), indicating good internal consistency. Knowledge, attitude, and compliance scores were categorized as good, fair, or poor based on mean cut-off points obtained from the total score distribution, as the data were normally distributed according to the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test (p = 0.119). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test, as the data met the assumptions of normality. The results showed that most patients had good levels of knowledge (75.7%), positive attitudes (75.7%), and high treatment adherence (75.7%). There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge and treatment adherence (r = 0.614, p < 0.001) and between attitude and treatment adherence (r = 0.587, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that patients with higher knowledge and more positive attitudes are more likely to adhere to treatment recommendations. In conclusion, knowledge and attitude are strongly correlated with treatment adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is recommended that health education programs be strengthened through structured diabetes self-management interventions focusing on knowledge enhancement and attitude change to improve long-term adherence
Co-Authors A Syamsinar Asmi A. Pananrangi M A. PANANRANGI M A. Suyatni Musrah Adji Saktiawan, Bayu Adji, Bayu Ady Purwoto Agnes Montolalu Agustang, Andi Ajeng Wijayanti, Lumastari Akbar K, Fredy Alshammari, Suliman Andi Abdul Malik Andi Asliana Sainal Andi Tenri Nippi Angreni, Wa Ode Novi Anita Lontaan Arda, Darmi Arfan, Farmin Asliana Sainal, Andi Asmi, A. Syamsinar Ayu Rahmadani, Risna Bakri Caco Cahya Mulat, Trimaya Cholifatul Izza, Nurril Darmi Arda Darmi Arda Deviarbi Sakke Tira Dr. Trimaya Cahya Mulat Elmiana Bongga Linggi Erlina Y Kongkoli Fachry Abda El Rahman Fahri, Ahmad fatimah Fatimah Fauziah H. Tambuala Fitriyani, Lia Fredy Saputra, M. Khalid Glendy Ariando Salomon Gustini Gustini Halis, Abdul Hamsu Abdul Gani Hartaty Hartaty Hartaty, Hartaty Herlianty Herlianty Herman Herman Hijrah Hijrah Ihsan Kamaruddin, Muh Iqbal, Chaedyr Iramaya Sari Ismail Ismail Kadang, Yuniharce Kamaruddin, Muh Ihsan Kamaruddin, Muh. Ihsan Kana, Mery Kurni Menga, Maria Lalla, Nursyamsi Norma Lamaria Situmeang Lina Yunita Mangaya Takke, Jessy Andre Maria Kurni Menga Martinez, Rudolf Cymorr Kirby Menga, Maria Kurni Millati, Rida Muh. Ihsan Kamaruddin Muhammad Nur, Qalbia Muhammad Purqan Nur Mulat, Trimaya Cahya Muridah, Muridah Napolion, Kens Nggaá Woge, Siprianus Norma Lalla, Nursyamsi Nour Sriyanah Novi Angraeni, Wa Ode Nur Syamsi Norma Lalla Nur, Muhammad Purqan Nurhaedah Nurhaedah Nurlina Nurlina Nursyamsi Norma Lalla Nurul Qamarya Palilingan, Richard Andreas Prasetyowati Prasetyowati Putri, Joice Mangngemba Andika Putri, Sitti Zakiyyah Rahagia, Rasi Rahmat Pannyiwi Rahmat Panyyiwi Rasi Rahagia Ria Wahyuni Rifdan . Rina Asrina Ririn Indriani Salah Jalal, Zhian Salomon, Glendy Ariando Setyawati, Ari Sitti Maryam Bachtiar Sitti Nurbaya Situmeang, Lamria SUPRAPTO Suprapto Suprapto Suriyani Suriyani, Suriyani Syaharuddin Syaharuddin Syaharuddin Syahid Bayau Naka, Ali Sylvia Bawiling, Nancy Tri Wijayanti, Yoga Trimaya Cahya Mulat Trimaya Cahya Mulat Trimaya Cahya Mulat Triyani Toratte, Mariska Umar, Atirah Wa Ode Novi Angreni Waria, Lukman Wibowo Wibowo Wijayanti, Lumastari Ajeng Wijayanti, Yoga Tri Yoga Tri Wijayanti Yulis, Dian Meiliani Yuriatson Yuriatson Zulfiah, Zulfiah Zusana A Sasarari