FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN TINGKATKECEMASAN PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS DIMASAPANDEMI COVID-19 DI PUSKESMAS TIRTAJAYAKABUPATEN KARAWANG TAHUN 2021

Abstract

 The high number of Covid-19 during the pandemic causes people with diabetes mellitus to experience anxiety. Anxiety in people with diabetes mellitus can worsen the situation so they must manage their anxiety levels. The general purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the level of anxiety in patients with Diabetes Mellitus during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Tirtajaya Health Center, Karawang Regency in 2021. The research design used was descriptive analytic by using a cross sectional design. Independent statistical test T-test. and Chi Square. The results of statistical tests showed that there was a relationship between age, gender, education, length of illness, comorbidities, knowledge and family support on anxiety levels (p value < 0.05). It is recommended for people with diabetes mellitus to pay more attention to their health by changing better behavior such as managing stress, regular eating patterns, especially reducing sugar consumption, regular exercise, and routine blood sugar checks.