PENYULUHAN PRINSIP KEDOKTERAN KELUARGA PADA KELOMPOK PROLANIS DIABETES MELLITUS DI FKTP KOTA JAMBI

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a growing public health issue globally and also in Indonesia. The Indonesian Chronic Disease Management Program (PROLANIS) aims to empower individuals and families affected by DM through community-based health education. Education was conducted through a counseling session on the importance of family medicine and dietary management for DM patients. The session was preceded by a pre-test to evaluate initial knowledge, followed by the counseling, and concluded with a post-test. A total of 37 participants were involved in this activity, mostly middle-aged women with a high school education. Pre-test results indicated that 57% of participants had low understanding. However, post-test showed a significant improvement, with 76% of participants scoring in the range of 6-10, although some participants still required further guidance. Despite the increase in understanding, family medicine application within PROLANIS at Puskesmas Rawasari remains suboptimal. The active participation in the question-and-answer session indicated a need for additional support in applying these principles. The education program successfully enhanced participants' understanding of diabetes management. However, continued monitoring and regular evaluation by the Puskesmas and community health workers are essential to strengthen family medicine practices within PROLANIS at Puskesmas Rawasari, Jambi.