HEALTH EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF NEUROPATHY COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE WORKING AREA OF PEKAUMAN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER
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Background: Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus that often develops gradually and remains undetected in its early stages. Limited patient knowledge contributes to delayed detection and increases the risk
of severe complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and amputation. Health education plays a crucial role in improving awareness and preventive behaviors. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health education on
improving knowledge regarding the early detection and prevention of neuropathy complications among patients with diabetes mellitus. Methods: A quasiexperimental study with a one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted
among 30 patients with diabetes mellitus at Pekauman Primary Health Center. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered before and after a health education
intervention. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired ttest to assess differences in knowledge scores. Results: The majority of respondents were aged ≥45 years (73.3%) and had a duration of diabetes ≥5 years
(60%). Before the intervention, most respondents had poor knowledge (56.7%).
After the intervention, the majority demonstrated good knowledge (66.7%). The mean knowledge score increased from 56.3 ± 10.5 to 78.6 ± 8.7, with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Health education
significantly improved patients’ knowledge regarding the early detection and prevention of neuropathy complications. Integrating structured educational programs into primary healthcare services is essential to enhance patient awareness and reduce the risk of complications.
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