The Effect of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Therapy on Blood Glucose Control in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: The Supportive Role of Family Social Support at Community Health Centers in Pekanbaru City

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with a high prevalence, posing risks to physical, psychological, and social aspects of health. Optimal blood glucose control is essential to prevent long-term complications. In addition to pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological interventions such as Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) therapy and family social support are important strategies in DM management. This research was conducted at Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) in Pekanbaru City, involving a total of 59 respondents This study employed a pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test approach without a control group. The sample consisted of 59 DM patients selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using blood glucose level measurements and a family social support questionnaire. The results showed that the majority of respondents received good family support (59.3%), and there was a significant positive correlation between family social support and the implementation of SEFT therapy (Spearman’s coefficient = 0.512, p = 0.001). SEFT therapy significantly reduced patients’ blood glucose levels. These findings highlight the important role of family social support in enhancing the effectiveness of therapy and metabolic control in DM patients.Conclusion: SEFT therapy has a significant effect in reducing blood glucose levels in DM patients, particularly when supported by strong family social support.