The Development of an Assessment Instrument for Behavior Toward Hypoglycemia Risk Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Outpatients in Jakarta, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable instrument for assessing patients' behavior toward the risk of hypoglycemia through self-assessment. Insufficient education and supervision of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) outpatients by healthcare providers is a significant concern, affecting their behavior during the treatment process. Additionally, inappropriate behavior typically increases the risk of hypoglycemia. To mitigate this risk, several studies have recommended evaluating patients' behavior, necessitating the development of a new instrument.

Methods

The study procedures were conducted in 3 stages: instrument development (face and content validity, stage I), construct validity and reliability test (stage II), and criterion validity (stage I

SUBMITTER: Veryanti PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11824618 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature