Factors Related To The Prevention Of Diabetes Mellitus In The Elderly In The Working Area Of Suak Ribee Health Center, West Aceh Regency

Abstract

In diabetes mellitus, a macromolecular metabolic illness, the body's capacity to regulate blood glucose levels is compromised due to an imbalance between the production and response of endocrine hormones. Diabetic adults make up 537 million people globally, spanning the ages of 20 to 79. This research aims to better understand how to keep the elderly in the Suak Ribee Health Center's service area in West Aceh Regency from developing diabetes mellitus. Analytical survey research using a cross-sectional methodology is what this study is all about. A total of forty-eight participants were surveyed throughout the study period (March–April 2023). There was no significant link between knowledge and prevention of diabetes mellitus (p-value = 1.000) and attitude toward having a significant relationship (p = 0.003 < 0.05) according to the findings of the bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test. Finding no statistically significant correlation between knowledge and diabetes mellitus prevention, this research draws no conclusions. At the same time, there is a strong correlation between attitude and avoiding diabetes mellitus.