The Relationship Between Self-Concept And Quality Of Life Of Diabetic Ulcer Patients At The Link Care Clinic, Bulukumba

Abstract

Background : Diabetes mellitus has complications, one of which is diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers are wounds on the feet of diabetics. The impact of diabetic ulcers can have an effect on the physical and psychology of sufferers, one of the psychological impacts of sufferers is self-concept disorders. Diabetics who experience a decrease in self-concept will become depressed and can reduce their quality of life. 

Objestive : To determine the relationship between self-concept and quality of life of diabetic ulcer patients at the Link Care Clinic, Bulukumba Regency in 2024. 

Methods : Quantitative correlation with a cross sectional approach with a sample size of 35 respondents using nonprobabiliti sampling method with accidental sampling technique. The data collection tools used were questionnaires, the Tennessee Self Concept Scale (TCSC) and the WHOQoL-BREF quality of life questionnaire.

Results : After statistical testing with fisher's test, the results were obtained with a value of p = 0.000 (< 0.05), it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between self-concept and the quality of life of diabetic ulcer patients at the Link care Clinic, Bulukumba Regency. 

Conclusions and Suggestions : There is a relationship between self-concept and the quality of life of diabetic ulcer patients at the Link care Clinic, Bulukumba Regency. It is hoped that this research can add information and input for officers and patients with diabetic ulcers