The relationship between family social support and diabetic foot care behavior of Diabetes Mellitus patient in Pekanbaru City."

Abstract

Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) often experience complications such as diabetic foot syndrome, which can lead to foot amputation. Regular diabetic foot care can help prevent these complications. Family support plays a crucial role in improving foot care behavior among DM patients. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between family social support and foot care behavior in DM patients. The study involved 59 respondents  selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data collection included respondent characteristics, supporting data, a family social support questionnaire, and a diabetic foot care behavior questionnaire based on the Nottingham Assessment of Functional Footcare (NAFF), which was modified by the researcher. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that family social support is associated with diabetic foot care behavior in DM patients, with an r-value and p-value of (r = -7.170, p < 0.005). Therefore, it is recommended that public health promotion officers at community health centers strengthen family health education programs so that families can provide optimal support to members with DM, helping to prevent various diabetic complications.