The Association Between Knowledge and Foot Wound Prevention Behavior Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Pasar Minggu Community Health Center
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Background of study: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease associated with various long-term complications, including diabetic foot wounds, which may lead to infection, lower-extremity amputation, disability, and increased mortality if not properly prevented. Effective prevention relies on patients' adherence to appropriate foot care practices, which may be influenced by their level of knowledge regarding diabetes and foot care.
Aims and scope of paper: This study examined the association between knowledge level and foot wound prevention behavior among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Pasar Minggu Community Health Center.
Methods: A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 56 patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus selected through total sampling. Data were collected using the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24) and a foot wound prevention behavior questionnaire. Univariate analysis was performed to describe respondent characteristics, while the Pearson chi-square test was used to determine the association between knowledge level and foot wound prevention behavior.
Result: Most respondents demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge (75.0%), while 64.3% exhibited a high level of foot wound prevention behavior. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between the level of knowledge and foot wound prevention behavior (p = 0.016), indicating that respondents with higher knowledge levels were more likely to demonstrate appropriate preventive practices.
Conclusion: Knowledge level was significantly associated with foot wound prevention behavior among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening patient education on diabetic foot care to support preventive practices and reduce the risk of diabetes-related foot complications.
Keywords: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention, Knowledge Level, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Author Biographies
Ns. Tommy J F. Wowor, MM, M.Kep, Ph.D., Universitas Nasional
Ketua Program Studi Sarjana Keperawatan Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Nasional
Surveior Lembaga Akreditasi Rumah Sakit Damar Husada Paripurna (LARS-DHP)
Kepala Penjamin Mutu LPK Bintang Edukasi Medika
Faculty BLS, ACLS, PALS American Heart Associaton (AHA)
Trainer BLS, ACLS, PALS American Heart Associaton (AHA)
Prof. Dr. Retno Widowati, M.Si., Universitas Nasional
Dekan Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia
Ns.Firohmatin, S.Kep, Universitas Indonesia
Magister Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Indonesia
Perawat di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta.
Pengajar di KSM Anestesi dan Terapi Intensif Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta.
Pengajar di Diklat Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta.
Instruktur Pelatihan BLS, BTCLS, ACLS, PALS, Pelatihan Perioperatif Anestesi
Dea Aprilia, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Nasional
Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Nasional
