BEHAVIOR OF DIABETIC ULCER PREVENTION IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT GADING PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER, SURABAYA

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a significant health issue that can lead to serious complications, including diabetic ulcers. Many diabetes mellitus patients in Indonesia still lack knowledge about how to prevent diabetic ulcer complications due to insufficient understanding, attitudes, and preventive actions. Object: This study aims to examine the behavior of diabetic ulcer prevention among patients with diabetes mellitus. Method: This research employs a descriptive design. The population consists of 50 patients with diabetes mellitus who visited the Gading Public Health Center in Surabaya within one month. The sample size for this study is 50 respondents, selected using non-probability sampling. The variable is the behavior of patients with diabetes mellitus, encompassing three domains: knowledge, attitudes, and actions. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires, and the data were analyzed descriptively, with results presented in frequency distribution tables. Results: The results showed that 4 DM patients (8%) exhibited good preventive behavior, 32 DM patients (64%) Sufficient behavior, and 14 DM patients (28%) demonstrated poor behavior. This study indicates that the majority of patients with diabetes mellitus exhibit moderate preventive behavior regarding diabetic ulcers. Conclusion: Patients with diabetes mellitus and their families are encouraged to practice proper foot care.