Family-Based Education to Improve Health Literacy and Treatment Adherence Among T2DM Patients

Anih Kurnia; Betty Suprapti; Aneng Yuningsih; Ai Rahmawati; Ana Ikhsan H

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v8i2.6511

Authors

Anih Kurnia Diploma in Nursing Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Bakti Tunas Husada, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Betty Suprapti Bachelor of Nursing Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Bakti Tunas Husada, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Aneng Yuningsih Bachelor of Nursing Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Bakti Tunas Husada, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Ai Rahmawati Bachelor of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Bakti Kencana, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Ana Ikhsan H Bachelor of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Bakti Kencana, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v8i2.6511

Keywords:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Family Support, Health Literacy, Community Education, Treatment Adherence

Abstract

This community service program aimed to improve health literacy, treatment adherence, and the quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through a family-based education model. The intervention was conducted over six months at three community health centers (Puskesmas) in Tasikmalaya City: Kahuripan, Tamansari, and Cihideung. A total of 84 T2DM patients and their families participated in interactive educational sessions, including animated videos, family coaching, glucometer training, and a practical family handbook. Pre and post-tests were conducted using the SCPI (Skills, Confidence & Preparedness Index) instrument. The results showed significant improvements in health literacy (p = 0.000), family involvement (p = 0.000), and dietary adherence (p = 0.000). However, blood glucose levels did not significantly improve statistically (p = 0.305), indicating the need for a longer intervention period to achieve clinical outcomes. This program demonstrates the value of integrating family involvement and low-literacy-friendly media into diabetes education and offers a replicable model for other community-based health programs.

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