Self-efficacy in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and the relationship with the quality of life in Medan city

Abstract

Behavior changes in diabetic patients are needed in the management of the disease to achieve the maintaning of blood glucose levels within normal limits. Self-efficacy of the patients will influence in making decisions about their behavior. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy and quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Tuntungan Primary Health Care (PHC) in Medan city. The study population was all patients with type 2 diabetes who came and control to Tuntungan PHC in Medan city. The samples were consecutive sampling about 83 patients who meet the criteria for inclusion and exclusion. Data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire. Data analysis used Chi-Square test. The results showed the self-efficacy of many patients in Tuntungan PHC was in the less category as many as 66 people (79.5%). While in general, the quality of life of patients is in a good category as M7 as 64 people (77.1%). Chi-square test results are known there is a relationship between self-efficacy with the quality of life DM Type 2 patients in Tuntungan PHC Medan. Appropriate and continuing education is needed to improve self-efficacy from diabetic patients.