Abstract
Introduction: In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) it is important to carry out the four pillars of DM management including routine control, in this case family support is important to increase self-awareness. This study aims to analyze the relationship between family support and adherence to routine control in patients with T2DM. Methods: This research used cross sectional design. Respondents were selected from five primary health centers with the highest number of T2DM cases in Surabaya, Indonesia with the total 102 respondents using proportional random sampling techniques. Data were collected using family support questionnaire, questionnaire for frequency of routine control to primary health center in T2DM patients. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using Chi Square test with significance level < 0.05. Results: The result showed that 81 respondents were female sex, aged 46-55 years and married. There was a significant correlation between family support and adherence to routine control (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The higher the level of family support affects the adherence to routine control of T2DM patients. Family involvement in T2DM management is very important so that primary health centers can involve families in monitoring and caring for T2DM patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-22 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences |
Volume | 19 |
Publication status | Published - May 2023 |
Keywords
- Diabetes
- Family Support
- Health Care
- Public Health