TRAINING INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR CADRES INCREASING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ABOUT FOOT CARE OF DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Abstract

Abstract
The prevalence of diabetic foot as a complication of diabetes mellitus is increasing. This requires an alternative approach to overcome obstacles in health services for patients with diabetes mellitus, one of which is through cadres as partners in health services. However, the role of cadres has not been much focused on the area of non-communicable diseases in the community. So there needs to be an intervention strategy to increase the empowerment of cadres. This study aims to develop a cadre intervention program training on the knowledge and skills of cadres in foot care for diabetes mellitus patients. This study used a pre posttest one group design on 24 cadres in the working area of the Lempake Health Center. The variables measured included the knowledge and skills of cadres regarding foot care for diabetes mellitus patients using questionnaires and observation sheets. The results of the analysis with Wilcoxon showed that there was a difference in about the knowledge and skills of cadres regarding foot care for patients with diabetes mellitus (p value <0.05). Therefore, it is necessary to develop and refresh cadres related to the prevention of complications of non-communicable diseases and can be used as a program in the Primary Health Care.
Keywords: Cadre intervention program training, knowledge, skills