Pelatihan Perawatan Sirkulasi untuk Menanamkan Kebiasaan Perawatan Kaki Klien Neuropati Diabetik pada Ustadz dan Ustadzah BKPRMI Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu

Diabetic Neuropathies; Diabetic Foot; Self Efficacy; Self Care; Health Education

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September 30, 2026

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Background: Peripheral diabetic neuropathy among Qur’an teachers of the Indonesian Mosque Youth Communication Body (BKPRMI) in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency raises the risk of foot ulcers. Loss of protective sensation and a static teaching posture aggravate this risk. Random blood glucose exceeded 200 mg/dL in 26.7% of the teachers, and 46% of the hyperglycemic teachers reported neuropathic symptoms.

Objective: To increase independence and establish consistent self-directed foot care habits among clients with diabetic neuropathy through a self-efficacy-based circulation care training.

Methods: This community partnership program used a 50 The program enrolled 50 partners against a target of 30. The team screened neuropathy with a 10-gram monofilament and random blood glucose, then trained partners in foot care education, warm-water foot spa, straight nail cutting, moisturizer application, mirror-assisted foot inspection, and diabetic foot exercises. Telenursing support through WhatsApp lasted three months.

Results: Knowledge scores changed from 60 to 90 and partners’ foot care skills improved on physical assessment. The team met three constraints: resistance to footwear inside the mosque area, limited physical flexibility among older partners, and fatigue from chronic pain (diabetic distress). New sponge slippers, long-handled mirrors with family assistants, and verbal persuasion in the WhatsApp group addressed these constraints.

Conclusion: A self-efficacy-based circulation care training improved foot care skills among clients with diabetic neuropathy and can be delivered in a religious setting with cultural adaptation. Evaluation with a comparison group and long-term follow-up are still needed.