The Effect of The Extended Health Belief Model on Random Blood Glucose Levels and Quality of Life Of Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Bontobangun Public Health Center, Bulukumba Regency

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition that requires long-term management and can lead to complications such as kidney failure, retinopathy, stroke, gangrenous wounds, and diabetic neuropathy. According to data from the Bulukumba Regency Health Office from January to September 2024, there were 6,557 cases of DM. The highest number of cases was at the Bontobangun Public Health Center, with 863 cases. One effective approach is the Extended Health Belief Model (EHBM), which emphasizes perceptions of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy. This study aimed to determine the effect of the EHBM on the random blood glucose levels and quality of life of DM patients at the Bontobangun Public Health Center in Bulukumba Regency. This research used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method and a control time series design. In this design, respondents were divided into two groups: an intervention group and a control group. The study population consisted of 240 middle-aged individuals, and a sample of 32 people was selected. Based on statistical analysis using the Independent Samples T-test, the results showed a p-value of 0.003 (p < 0.05) for blood glucose levels and 0.000 (p < 0.05) for quality of life. These results indicate a significant effect of the EHBM on the random blood glucose levels and quality of life of DM patients at the Bontobangun Public Health Center. The EHBM is an effective educational approach for DM patients as it led to a decrease in blood glucose levels and an increase in quality of life. For future research, it is suggested to use an EHBM-based educational approach in DM patient management programs, as it has been proven to lower blood glucose and improve quality of life.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Extended Health Belief Model, Random Blood Glucose Levels, Quality of Life.