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Knowledge and Misconceptions About Diabetes Mellitus in Semarang: An In-Depth Survey Analyzing the Impact of Public Awareness on Prevention and Management Wilson Setiawan, Andreas; Rahel Konoralma, Amanda; Anggraini, Tyas; Melki; Maya Chandra Khodijah, Ira; Ratna Wulan, Widya
International Journal of Health Literacy and Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): International Journal of Health Literacy and Science
Publisher : Health Science UDINUS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60074/ihelis.v2i2.74

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Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. According to the IDF data, in 2021, there were 537 million people with diabetes globally, with more than 70% of them undiagnosed. In Semarang City, in 2023, there were 41,468 reported cases of diabetes, with the majority in the age group of 46-65 years. Public knowledge about diabetes, including its symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and management, is crucial to combat this disease. This research employed a descriptive-analytic epidemiological method with a Rapid Survey design. Data was collected in November 2024 at the Pramita Laboratory in South Semarang. The study population consisted of participants from a health education program themed "All We Know About Diabetes Mellitus," with a sample size of 90 respondents selected through total sampling. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed significant gaps in public knowledge about diabetes, including its etiology, classification, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and complications. These knowledge deficits pose critical barriers to early diagnosis and effective management of diabetes, contributing to increased morbidity, healthcare costs, and socioeconomic burden. Addressing these gaps through targeted educational programs is imperative to reduce diabetes-related complications and improve community health outcomes. The results underscore the urgency for comprehensive public health strategies to enhance diabetes awareness and support preventative measures, particularly in regions with high prevalence rates like Semarang City.
The Relationship Between Adequate Housing And Household Sanitation With The Success Of Tuberculosis Patient Treatment In Semarang City Abdul Hakam, Mochamad; Diken Safitri, Baiq; Dessita Wandastuti, Anggun; Farid Husni, Muhammad; Wilson Setiawan, Andreas; Rahel Konoralma, Amanda; Lumban Radja, Benny; Setiono, Oki; Ratna Wulan, Widya
International Journal of Health Literacy and Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): International Journal of Health Literacy and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60074/ihelis.v2i2.76

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Tuberculosis is a global health problem, including in Semarang City. There were 7,844 cases in 2023 in Semarang City. The success rate of treatment in Semarang City is still at 85%. Tuberculosis is closely related to environmental factors and housing quality. This study examined how adequate housing and household sanitation conditions for Tuberculosis patients are linked to their treatment success. Data on the housing and household sanitation of the patients were taken in the first quarter of 2024 based on home visits to drug-sensitive Tuberculosis patients domiciled in Semarang City who were diagnosed in 2023 and 2024 who were still undergoing treatment and the final results of their treatment were seen in the last quarter of 2024. The data were analyzed using linear regression to examine the relationship between adequate housing and patient treatment success and the link between household sanitation and the treatment outcomes of Tuberculosis patients in Semarang City. Of the 2,007 samples, 789 patients, or 39.3%, were children (aged <15 years), and 1,119, or 55.8%, were male. It was found that 1,023 (50.9%) patients had inadequate houses, and 1,113 (55.5%) patients had poor household sanitation. The results showed that 119 (5.9%) patients recovered, 873 (43.5%) patients completed treatment, 27 (1.3%) patients died, 96 (4.8%) patients dropped out of treatment (lost to follow-up), and 4 (0.2%) patients failed. There was a significant association between housing adequacy and patient treatment outcomes (p = 0.042). Household sanitation does not show a significant relationship with treatment success (p-value = 0.564). There are still other factors that can affect the recovery of Tuberculosis patients. It is better to involve political, social, economic, and cultural sectors in addition to the health sector to carry out interventions to improve the adequacy of housing for Tuberculosis patients.
Co-Authors Abdul Hakam, Mochamad Anggraini, Tyas Dessita Wandastuti, Anggun Diken Safitri, Baiq Farid Husni, Muhammad Lumban Radja, Benny Maya Chandra Khodijah, Ira Melki Oki Setiono Wilson Setiawan, Andreas Wulan, Widya Ratna