Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesia

Diabetes frequently remains undiagnosed in the early stages, resulting in delayed effective management. This study analyses the effectiveness of community-based health education in improving knowledge levels, early detection of diabetes risk, and diabetes risk factors, including body mass index (BM...

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Main Authors: Alva Cherry mustamu, OKTOVINA MOBALEN, Nur Asmi Sulasri
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Language:English
Published: Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya 2025-02-01
Series:Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan
Online Access:http://journal2.unusa.ac.id/index.php/JHS/article/view/6778
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description Diabetes frequently remains undiagnosed in the early stages, resulting in delayed effective management. This study analyses the effectiveness of community-based health education in improving knowledge levels, early detection of diabetes risk, and diabetes risk factors, including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and blood pressure, in the GKI Oikumene Bahtera Injil Aspol Remu community. It was a quasi-experimental study utilizing a prospective approach conducted over six months. There were 110 respondents, 55 in the intervention and 55 in the control group. The health education intervention comprised four intensive sessions encompassing diabetes comprehension, lifestyle management, and early detection of diabetes risk. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and physical parameter measurements. Data analysis used the paired t-test and chi-square test. The results showed that knowledge scores increased from 55.3 ± 10.2 to 82.4 ± 8.5 (p<0.001) in the intervention group. In addition, the early detection rate in the intervention group was higher, 70.9%, compared to that in the control group, which was 31.8%. In addition, there were significant reductions in body mass index (-1.2 ± 0.8 kg/m²) and systolic blood pressure (-5.4 ± 4.2 mmHg) compared to the control group. Physical activity also increased significantly (+45.6 ± 15.3) in the intervention group. Further, the 31–50-year age group has the highest early detection rates. Community-based health education increases knowledge levels and early detection of diabetes risk, as well as decreases diabetes risk factors, such as decreased body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure, and increased physical activity, especially in productive age groups
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spelling doaj-art-d932722f05ad4114bca3bb09cbd708512025-08-20T02:59:19ZengUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama SurabayaJurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan1978-67432477-39482025-02-01180110.33086/jhs.v18i01.6778Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in IndonesiaAlva Cherry mustamu0OKTOVINA MOBALEN1Nur Asmi Sulasri2poltekkes kemenkes sorongNursing Department, Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Sorong, Jl. Bangau 1, Malaimsimsa, Kota Sorong, West Papua, 98419, IndonesiaPoliteknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Sorong Diabetes frequently remains undiagnosed in the early stages, resulting in delayed effective management. This study analyses the effectiveness of community-based health education in improving knowledge levels, early detection of diabetes risk, and diabetes risk factors, including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and blood pressure, in the GKI Oikumene Bahtera Injil Aspol Remu community. It was a quasi-experimental study utilizing a prospective approach conducted over six months. There were 110 respondents, 55 in the intervention and 55 in the control group. The health education intervention comprised four intensive sessions encompassing diabetes comprehension, lifestyle management, and early detection of diabetes risk. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and physical parameter measurements. Data analysis used the paired t-test and chi-square test. The results showed that knowledge scores increased from 55.3 ± 10.2 to 82.4 ± 8.5 (p<0.001) in the intervention group. In addition, the early detection rate in the intervention group was higher, 70.9%, compared to that in the control group, which was 31.8%. In addition, there were significant reductions in body mass index (-1.2 ± 0.8 kg/m²) and systolic blood pressure (-5.4 ± 4.2 mmHg) compared to the control group. Physical activity also increased significantly (+45.6 ± 15.3) in the intervention group. Further, the 31–50-year age group has the highest early detection rates. Community-based health education increases knowledge levels and early detection of diabetes risk, as well as decreases diabetes risk factors, such as decreased body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure, and increased physical activity, especially in productive age groups http://journal2.unusa.ac.id/index.php/JHS/article/view/6778
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title Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesia
title_full Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesia
title_fullStr Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesia
title_full_unstemmed Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesia
title_short Community-Based Health Education Improves Early Detection of Diabetes Risk in A Religious Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesia
title_sort community based health education improves early detection of diabetes risk in a religious community a quasi experimental study in indonesia
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