<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the relationship between self-esteem and psychosexual function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Limboto Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in Gorontalo Regency. The method used was a quantitative cross-sectional approach. The results showed that the majority of respondents had low self-esteem (57 respondents (93.4%) and moderate psychosexual function (35 respondents (57.4%). Bivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between self-esteem and psychosexual function, with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a strong, positive relationship. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between self-esteem and psychosexual function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, where higher self-esteem leads to better psychosexual function. Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Psychosexual Function, Self-Esteem]]>
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