Identifying diabetes risks among Indonesians: A cross-sectional study in a community setting
Mula Tarigan1, Setiawan1, Rosina Tarigan1
1Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.
Belitung Nursing Journal
|March 1, 2024
Summary
A study assessed diabetes risk in Indonesia using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC). Most participants had low or slightly elevated diabetes risk, highlighting the need for nurse-led prevention education nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Nursing
Background:
- Global diabetes prevalence is rising, impacting Indonesia significantly.
- Diabetes complications impose substantial burdens on patients' lives.
- Nurses play a crucial role in early risk identification and diabetes prevention education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and distribution of diabetes risk in the Indonesian population.
- To identify key risk factors contributing to diabetes development in the study cohort.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive research design utilizing a sample of 1216 non-diabetic Indonesians in North Sumatra.
- Employed the Indonesian version of the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) tool for risk assessment.
- Statistical analyses included frequencies, percentages, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests.
Main Results:
- The majority of participants exhibited low (57.1%) or slightly elevated (36.4%) diabetes risk.
- A small percentage showed moderate (5.3%), high (1.0%), or very high (0.2%) risk.
- A history of elevated blood glucose was the only significant risk factor differing between genders (p=0.02).
Conclusions:
- The study provides a community-based profile of diabetes risk factors in Indonesia.
- Highlights the critical role of nurses in disseminating diabetes prevention education to diverse populations.
- Emphasizes the need for national and global nursing initiatives to combat the diabetes epidemic.
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