Cultural-Based Diabetes Self-Care Management Education for People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Empowering Community Health Workers (Kaders) Program Evaluation

Kadar, Kusrini S.; Mulyana, Andi Saputri; Indargairi, Indargairi; Jeremiah, Rohan Dexter

doi:10.20956/icon.v8i1.26055

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Cultural-Based Diabetes Self-Care Management Education for People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Empowering Community Health Workers (Kaders) Program Evaluation

Indonesian Contemporary Nursing Journal (ICON Journal) · Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023) · pp. 16–28

DOI: 10.20956/icon.v8i1.26055
ISSN: 2686-116X, 2528-2557
Published: 2023-08-26
Publisher: Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Hasanuddin
Language: en

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to understand the perspectives of Kaders, community health nurses (CHNs), and the community on an empowerment program for Kaders in Indonesia. The program aimed to help Kaders provide cultural-based diabetes self-care management education for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: The empowerment program consisted of a four-month training program, including two full-day sessions on cultural-based health education for people with T2DM, followed by four months of monitoring T2DM patients. Fifteen Kaders from community health centers in Makassar City participated in the program. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with Kaders to explore their perceptions and experiences related to the program. Interviews were also conducted with CHNs and people with T2DM regarding their perceptions of the program. Results: The FGDs with Kaders resulted in four themes: overall training, guideline book, education and monitoring program, and potential obstacles. CHNs highlighted the benefits of the program, the guideline book, and the impact on patients. Patients identified three themes, including the benefits of the program, what was taught, and what was improved. Conclusion: The empowerment program for Kaders in Indonesia has proven to be beneficial for Kaders, CHNs, and the community. Kaders have the potential to provide effective and efficient health education with proper preparation and empowerment through knowledge and skills.

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Hasanuddin University
Universitas Patria Artha
Universitas Megarezky
University of Illinois Chicago
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panakkukang
Poltekkes Kemenkes Jayapura
Institut Nani Hasanuddin
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Co-author	Organisation	Joint articles
Elly Lilianty Sjattar	Hasanuddin University	1
Sarnida Sarnida	Affiliation unknown	1
Titi Iswanti Afelya	Hasanuddin University	1
Yuliana Syam	Hasanuddin University	1
Saldy Yusuf	Hasanuddin University	1
Nurhaya Nurdin	Hasanuddin University	1
Abdul Majid	Affiliation unknown	1
Muh. Zukri Malik	Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panakkukang	1
Ilhamjaya Patellongi	Hasanuddin University	1
Meyke Tiku Pasang	Poltekkes Kemenkes Jayapura	1
Rosdiana Natzir	Hasanuddin University	1
Nurul Fadhilah Gani	Institut Nani Hasanuddin	1
Cahyono Kaelan	Hasanuddin University	1
Irma Andrianys	Affiliation unknown	1
Nasrum Massi	Hasanuddin University	1

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Methods: The empowerment program consisted of a four-month training program, including two full-day sessions on cultural-based health education for people with T2DM, followed by four months of monitoring T2DM patients. Fifteen Kaders from community health centers in Makassar City participated in the program. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with Kaders to explore their perceptions and experiences related to the program. Interviews were also conducted with CHNs and people with T2DM regarding their perceptions of the program.
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