Knowledge of Disease Management and Complication Prevention Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Tangerang District
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33755/jkk.v11i4.921Keywords:
Cross-sectional studies, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Glycemic ControlAbstract
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with increasing prevalence. Patients' knowledge about T2DM is very important to prevent complications and improve quality of life.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge of patients with T2DM at Puskesmas Curug. Methods: The design of the study used a cross-sectional quantitative method with purposive sampling, and included 142 patients with T2DM who visited the Curug Health Center in February-April 2025. Data were collected using the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ) consists of 24 items on three dimensions: baseline information, glycaemic control, and complications prevention.
Results: Results showed that 66.9% of patients had low level of knowledge, with most female respondents (69%).
Conclusions: The study concluded that the level of knowledge of patients with T2DM at Puskesmas Curug is still low. Specific educational programs need to be planned and implemented among the population for improvement in knowledge and disease management. Further research is recommended to explore factors influencing patient knowledge in order to make training interventions more effective.
References
1. International Diabetes Federation. Diabetes Atlas. 2021.
2. Khairuddin, R. B. M., Ramli, R. M., Muhammad RB. Determinants of diabetes self-management practices among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in primary health clinics in Terengganu, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(4):3624.
3. Ahmad, N., Islahudin, F., Sarkar C. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a tertiary care hospital in Malaysia. J Public health Res. 2020;9(2):1735.
4. Alanzi T. mHealth for Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2023;
5. Mahadzir, K. A., Ismail, S. A., Nordin, S. N., Manap RA. Effectiveness of a knowledge-based diabetes education programme on self-care management practices among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a community health center. Malaysian J Public Heal Med. 2022;22(1):101–10.
6. Feleke Y, Tegegne F, Berhane Y. Diabetes knowledge and self-care practices among diabetic patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2019;20:324.
7. Alramadan MJ, Alhumaid AA, Alawami SA, Alkashkool NA, Alnasir FA, Binhijji IA. Diabetes knowledge, health literacy and diabetes self-care in relation to self-care practices among older adults with type 2 diabetes. BMC Public Health. 2022;24(1):3097.
8. Memon et al. Diabetes Guidelines 2022" dan komplikasi diabetes di Asia Tenggara. Lancet Reg Heal – Southeast Asia. 2022;4.
9. Chua et al. Case series of genetically confirmed index cases of familial hypercholesterolemia in primary care. Am J Case Rep. 2023;1–12.
10. Fauziyyah WR. Gambaran Pengetahuan, Persepsi, dan Kepatuhan Diet pada Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 di Puskesmas Tamansari Kota Tasikmalaya [Internet]. 2023. Available from: https://repo.poltekkestasikmalaya.ac.id/3280/4/HALAMAN JUDUL.pdf
11. Siahaan SMR, Alimuddin MA, Sari IM. Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Among Communities in Pontianak City. J Acad Sci [Internet]. 2023;2(2). Available from: http://thejoas.com/index.php/thejoas/article/view/278
12. Rusmayanti PSA, Manto OAD, Santoso BR. Hubungan Pengetahuan dengan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 di Puskesmas Terminal Banjarmasin. Indones J Nurs Heal Sci [Internet]. 2024;9(1). Available from: https://ejurnal.esaunggul.ac.id/index.php/IJNHS/article/view/7286/pdf
13. Yasin NM, Ekasari MP, Prabasworo W, Arom S, Ridhayani F. Knowledge Level and Information Needs of Patients with Diabetes in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. Heal Educ Heal Promot [Internet]. 2024;12(3):431–8. Available from: https://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-5-76292-en.html
