Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Vol 6, No 7 (2024)

Family support among patients with diabetic foot ulcer

Agus Miraj Darajat (Universitas Bhakti Kencana)
Dede Nuraziz Muslim (Universitas Bhakti Kencana)
Devi Defitri (Universitas Bhakti Kencana)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jan 2024

Abstract

Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a common cause of death in Indonesia, with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) being one of them. Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that occurs when the pancreas cannot produce insulin, or it is a chronic condition where the body cannot effectively use insulin, leading to increased blood glucose concentration or hyperglycemia, which is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus has been increasing year by year, causing serious health issues in both developed and developing countries.Purpose: To identify the relationship between family support and injury incidents in patients with DM in the working area of the Cibiru Community Health Center, Bandung City in 2023.Method: This study is correlational in nature, utilizing a quantitative method conducted analytically and observationally, with cross-sectoral data collection. Chi-square analysis using Bivariate Test was employed, with a total of 40 respondents.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 59.5 with a standard deviation of 8.108 in the range of 45-75 years. The age group of 46-60 years constituted 55.5%, while the age group of 60-75 years was 45.0%. About 82.5% had high family support, 12.5% had moderate family support, and 5% had low family support. The bivariate analysis yielded a p-value of 0.027 when correlated with the occurrence of injuries. Thus, there is a relationship between family support and injury incidents in diabetic patients.Conclusion: Family support significantly influences the management or care of DM patients to minimize the occurrence of injuries.

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nursing

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Malahayati International Journal of Nursing And Health Science is a peer reviewed journal and provides a platform to publish area of nursing and health science. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborate on new methods in nursing and ...