Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Knowledge about Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Community in West Indonesia
Devi saryani Damanik(a), Devi Tarida Uli Siagian(b), Fina Rosita (c), Fiolenty Sitorus(d), Elfrida Silalahi(e*)

a) Proffesion Student, Faculty of Nursing, Jalan Boulevard Jendral Sudirman no. 15 Karawaci, 15811 Tangerang, Indonesia
b)Proffesion Student, Faculty of Nursing, Jalan Boulevard Jendral Sudirman no. 15 Karawaci, 15811 Tangerang, Indonesia
c)Proffesion Student, Faculty of Nursing, Jalan Boulevard Jendral Sudirman no. 15 Karawaci, 15811 Tangerang, Indonesia

d) Faculty of Nursing, Jalan Boulevard Jendral Sudirman no. 15 Karawaci, 15811 Tangerang, Indonesia
e*) Faculty of Nursing, Jalan Boulevard Jendral Sudirman no. 15 Karawaci, 15811 Tangerang, Indonesia
elfrida.silalahi[at]uph.edu

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a health problem that can damage multi-organ in patients. One of the complications is neuropathic damage and lead to foot ulcers. Patients knowledge is a major factor to prevent complications. Based on research the prevalence of DM in Indonesia 176,689,336 people suffered DM type 2. It is explained that 1.3% of DM patients in Banten province, 1.6% of the population of South Sumatera, and 1.8% are the population of North Sumatera.

Purpose: To identify a description of Diabetes Mellitus type 2 patients knowledge about prevention of diabetic foot ulcer in community.

Research Methods: This study used descriptive quantitative with accidental sampling technique. This research was conducted in April - May 2020 using an online questionnaire instrument. The subjects of this study were 59 DM patients type 2 in a western Indonesian community.

Results: The study showed that 86.44% of respondents have a good knowledge, 10.17% have sufficient knowledge and 3.39% have less knowledge Recommendations: It is necessary to conduct further research on the factors that influence the DM type 2 patients knowledge about the prevention of foot ulcers diabetic.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Knowledge, Prevention.

Topic: Mental Health, Community, Family Health and Gerontological Nursing