Analysis of Family Independence towards Covid-19 Prevention in Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Antang Work Area, Makassar City

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Irma Erpiani, Muhammad Alwy Arifin, Darmawansyah, Indar, Rahmatiah, Syamsiar S. Russeng, Chairunnisa AR

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Family health independence includes: being able to recognize various health problems, being able to decide on appropriate nursing actions, being able to carry out proper daily care at home, being able to support and improve the health of all family members, being able to take advantage of health services. Diabetes mellitus is the seventh leading cause of death in the world and the leading cause of complications from other diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, blindness, and lower limb amputations. Antang Health Center is the first place with the highest DM cases among 14 Community Health Center in Makassar City. This study aims to determine the role of family independence in preventing covid-19 in people with diabetes mellitus during the covid-19 pandemic. Qualitative research with descriptive analysis approach. Interviews were conducted with 1 key informant and 8 regular informants and 1 additional informant. Data collection techniques using in-depth interview techniques, observation techniques and documentation techniques. The validity of the data using triangulation, namely triangulation of data sources, triangulation of theories, and triangulation of methods. The results showed that family independence related to family independence care for DM sufferers has carried out its role as a good family in caring for patients very well. Support for people with diabetes mellitus for preventing the potential for transmission of Covid-19 is good, the role of the family is very important for people with diabetes, both in terms of attention and physical support. The role of the family as a promotive action to prevent Covid-19 in DM patients, the knowledge of DM patients on preventing the potential for Covid-19 transmission is considered good.

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