Community empowerment for diabetes mellitus awareness through the SAM MARIADI program in Malang City
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the SAM MARIADI (Sadar Diabetes Mellitus Mari Berdaya) program on improving knowledge and attitudes among the elderly in Bakalan Krajan Village, Malang City. Method: This quasi-experimental study involved 20 elderly participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The intervention consisted of educational and practical activities designed to promote awareness of and self-management for diabetes. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted to measure changes in knowledge and attitudes. Results: There was a significant improvement in participants' knowledge and attitudes after participating in the SAM MARIADI program (p = 0.000). Before the intervention, only 20% of participants had good knowledge, which increased to 65% after the intervention. Those with poor knowledge decreased from 65% to 10%. Similarly, good attitudes have risen from 20% to 55%, and poor attitudes decreased from 60% to 10%. These results indicate that the program successfully enhanced awareness and behavioral readiness for diabetes self-management among the elderly. Conclusion: The SAM MARIADI program effectively improved knowledge and attitudes about diabetes management among the elderly, supporting its potential as a community-based health empowerment initiative aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Source: Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat
Authors: Moh. Nur Cahyo Firdaus, Azizah Khoirotun Ni'mah, Putri Parmitha Dwi Kamala Sari, Nurul Iffah Arum P, Berlyan Surya Pratama Putra Siswoyo, Fino Ardiansyah, Risa Aprilia, M. Dodik Prastiyo, Nur Meliza
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411324627