Caring : Indonesian Journal of Nursing Science
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Vol 8 No 1 2026 Caring: Indonesia Journal of Nursing Science

Predictors of Diabetes Self-Management Behaviors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Aceh, Indonesia

Riski Amalia (Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
Nani Safuni (Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
Aulia Kamal (Nursing Academy of Kesdam Iskandar Muda, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
Anda Kamal (Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
Asrizal (Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Sri Agustina (Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
Fiona Desi Amelia (Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)
Tri Nur Handayani (Dr. Zainoel Abidin Regional Public Hospital, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2026

Abstract

Patients managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) themselves are still key to reducing morbidity, mortality, and complications. T2DM blood sugar regulation is affected by several internal and environmental factors. This research aims to investigate the extent of factors related to self-management techniques in T2DM patients in Aceh Province, Indonesia. This study employed a cross-sectional predictive correlational design and was conducted in a subdistrict of Banda Aceh. This research sample has used the G*Power program, which indicated that there were 118 T2DM patients. This study utilized a purposive sampling technique. The Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), the Diabetes Mellitus Self-Efficacy Scale (DMSES), and the RAND Health Support Questionnaire (RAND SF-36). IBM SPSS Statistics 27 was used to perform the study's multiple linear regression analysis. The findings of this study showed that greater participation in the T2DM management education program was significantly associated with improved self-management behaviors (β = 0.326, p < 0.0001). In contrast, lower levels of family support (β = -0.184, p = 0.030) and self-efficacy (β = -0.172, p = 0.048) were negatively associated with T2DM self-management. The findings of this study showed that greater participation in the T2DM management education program was significantly associated with improved self-management behaviors (β = 0.326, p < 0.0001). In contrast, lower levels of family support (β = -0.184, p = 0.030) and self-efficacy (β = -0.172, p = 0.048) were negatively associated with T2DM self-management behaviors. For this research, a continuous T2DM self-management education program for families and counselor nurses is recommended. Keyword: Family Support, Self-Efficacy, Self-Management, T2DM

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Journal Info

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IJNS

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Subject

Nursing

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Caring: Indonesian Journal of Nursing Science (IJNS) is an international nursing journal published by the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. IJNS is a peer reviewed journal and welcomes scientific works from nurses, academics, and practitioners in their ...