The Relationship between Knowledge and Adherence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Treatment

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), which occurs as a result of abnormalities in insulin secretion, insulin activity and both. In general, the aim of the study was to find out the relationship between knowledge and patient adherence with type II diabetes mellitus in treatment in the working area of Tanjung Baru Health Center in 2022. This research includes research using quantitative correlation methods with a cross sectional approach and a sample size of 30 people. The variables studied were presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and tested with univariate and bivariate analysis, namely by using demographic data questionnaires, knowledge level questionnaires and patient compliance. The results of the chi square test obtained a p value of 0.011, meaning that there is a relationship between knowledge and medication adherence in the Tanjung Baru Health Center UPTD Work Area in 2022 The conclusion in this study is that there is a relationship between knowledge and patient compliance with type II diabetes mellitus in treatment.