Effect of Attitudes, Norms, and Perception of Control of Foot Care Behavior In Patients Diabtes Melitus In Surabaya City

Abstract

Introduction:Each year the incidence of diabetes has very Significantly Increased. Increased risk of foot injuries are the caused because people have attitudes, norms, and perceptions of less control over his foot care.This study Identifies and analyzes the influence attitudes, norms, and perceived control over behavior treatment in DM Patients foot. Methods: The study used observational analytic design with cross sectional approach at a time. The study population as many as 50 241 people as calculated using the technique of Cluster Obtained 185 samples diabetics. This study uses probability sampling cluster sampling approach with analysis of the Chi Square test. Intsrument questionnaire used in this research and Foot Care Behavior TPB questionnaire the which has been tested for validity and reliability. Results: Based on statistical analysis Obtained attitude towards foot care behaviors value = 0.001 ρ (ρ <0.05), the norm of the behavior of foot care ρ value value = 0.001 (ρ <0.05), perceived behavioral control of foot care value ρ value = 0.001 (ρ <0.05) so that we can conclude the influence attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control in Patients with diabetic foot care. Conclusions: Foot care was right and good behavior will prevent foot ulcers in diabetic patient. Patients DM was expected to know, willing, and Able to perform behavioral treatments for further enhanced, so that people Become aware, willing and Able to do foot care behavior.