Psychoeducation and Interactive Nursing Reminder Based on Health Belief Model Theory on Health Locus of Control and Blood Sugar Levels of Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Abstract

Introduction: People with diabetes mellitus need to have a good health locus of control to be compliant in carrying out self-management so that they can maintain blood sugar levels to avoid complications. Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze Psychoeducation and Interactive Nursing Reminder Based on Health Belief Model Theory on health locus of control and blood sugar levels. Method: The research design used was a quasi-experimental study with a sampling technique using a simple random sampling technique with sample determination according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, with a sample size of 120 respondents divided into 60 respondents in the intervention and control groups. The instruments used in this study were a Multidimensional Health Locus Of Control (MHLC) and a glucometer. Statistical analysis used the t-test with p <0.5. Results: The results showed that in the intervention group, the average health locus of control before and after the intervention was 87.82, while the average blood sugar level before and after the intervention was 220.10. In the control group, the average health locus of control before and after the intervention was 61.02, while the average blood sugar level before and after the intervention was 310.35. Data analysis showed that psychoeducation and interactive nursing reminders based on the health belief model theory on health locus of control and blood sugar levels had a p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: Psychoeducation and Interactive Nursing reminders based on the Health Belief Model Theory can be used in diabetes mellitus management to improve health locus of control and blood sugar level control.