Uncertainty in Ilness and Psychological Status in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Poor psychological well-being is an important issue that must be addressed in managing Diabetes Mellitus. Uncertainty surrounding health conditions substantially affects psychological outcomes, anxiety characteristics, loss of hope and psychological distress in clients with Diabetes Mellitus. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the uncertainty of the disease process (Uncertainty in illness) and the psychological status of Diabetes Mellitus clients in the Jember Community Health Center. The design of this study was the explanatory survey with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all Diabetes Mellitus clients in the Jember Community Health Center. Sample size: 250 Diabetes Mellitus clients were recruited using a simple random sampling technique. The data used in this research is descriptive statistical analysis so that the results will be obtained in the form of a frequency distribution. The results showed that the highest level of client expectations was with a low expected rate of 51.2%. The level of distress of respondents who had the highest Diabetes Mellitus was in the category of distress by 50.4%. The level of anxiety felt by respondents is mostly in the category of disturbance by 47.6% and uncertainty (Uncertainty) is in the less category by 63.2%. Several psychological factors have contributed to affect the emotional and psychological well-being of diabetes mellitus clients, including the Diabetes Mellitus client's acceptance of the uncertainties surrounding health conditions.