RISK FACTOR ANALYSIS FOR GANGRENE IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT HAFIDH CLINIC ACEH BESAR DISTRICT IN 2023.

Abstract

Background: Many factors contribute to the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus, including gender, age, education, occupation, and the type of area of residence. Based on the data, the number of visits by diabetic patients to the Hafidh Clinic in Aceh Besar Regency in August was 129 individuals. The occurrence of gangrene in diabetic patients at the Hafidh Clinic in Aceh Besar Regency is mostly unknown to patients, making it interesting for further research. Therefore, patients visiting the Hafidh Clinic and the public will understand the most dominant factors contributing to gangrene occurrence. The aim of this research is to determine the risk factor analysis for the occurrence of gangrene in patients with diabetes mellitus at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District in 2023. The research design used is analytical observational with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study consists of new patients at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District, totaling 127 individuals. Results: The research findings indicate that There is no association between age and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between gender and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between physical activity and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between dietary patterns and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between knowledge and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between obesity and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between family role and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. There is an association between psychological factors and the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District. The dominant factor influencing the risk of gangrene occurrence at Hafidh Clinic, Aceh Besar District is gender.