GAMBARAN HEALTH BELIEF PADA PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS TIPE II

Abstract

Type II Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that where people with diabetes require treatment and self-care independently and sustainably. This self-care that causes people with diabetes has to change behavior as a form of adaptation. This study aimed to determine the description of health belief in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. This was a non experimental quantitative. This research used convenience sampling technique and analyzed by descriptive statistics. Data were collected by questionnaire named Diabetes Health Belief Measure. There were 137 respondents participated in this research. The results showed that 53.3% of patients with Type II diabetes mellitus have a bad Health Belief. Domain perceived susceptibility 53,3% of respondent in bad health belief category, 54% of respondents in bad category in domain perceived severity, domain perceived benefits 51,1% of respondent in bad category, domain perceived barriers 56,2% respondent in good category and domain cues to action 70.8% of respondents in good category. Health workers are expected to apply or provide interventions to improve the health belief of type II Diabetes Mellitus patients as routine by providing health education on the seriousness and susceptibility of Diabetes Mellitus type II disease as well as the benefits of medication and diet. Keywords : Health Belief, patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus