Spiritual Intelligence Improves Self-Awareness of Diabetes Mellitus  Patients

Nur Wahyuni Munir; Nur Lailan; Nurlina Akbar; Syahrul Syahrul

Nur Wahyuni Munir Nursing Science Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Nur Lailan Nursing Science Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Nurlina Akbar Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Syahrul Syahrul Hasanuddin University Hospital

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Self-awareness, Spiritual intelligence

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) that is not managed properly can cause various complications, including increased blood glucose levels, so good self-management is needed through increasing self-awareness. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between spiritual intelligence and self-awareness of DM patients at Labuang Baji Hospital and Pelamonia Hospital Makassar. This research uses a correlation analytical method with a cross sectional study design. Samples were taken using consecutive samplings from 100 DM patients. The research instrument uses a valid and reliable questionnaire sheet. The data analysis used was the Chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05. The research results showed that spiritual intelligence was in the good category of 95%, good self-awareness was 87%, and there was a relationship between spiritual intelligence and self-awareness of DM patients (p value = 0.015). The conclusion of this research is that the better spiritual intelligence, the better the self-awareness of DM patients.