Correlation Between Knowledge and Perceived Behavioral Control and Diabetes Risk Factors in Adolescents

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease whose risk of occurrence in adolescents is increasing due to changes in lifestyle and behavioral patterns. Knowledge, perception of self-control, and behavioral control are important factors that influence DM risk factors in adolescents. This study aims to analyze the influence of knowledge and perception of behavioral control on diabetes mellitus risk factors in the adolescent age group. The method used is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design, involving 100 adolescent respondents who were measured using a structured questionnaire. The independent variables were knowledge and perception of behavioral control, and the dependent variable was DM risk factors. The analysis test used linear regression with α < 0.05. The results of the analysis showed that the coefficient of the knowledge variable had a significance value of 0.001, while the perception of control was 0.000, knowledge and perception of behavioral control had a very significant effect on DM risk factor variables. Adolescents with good knowledge and high perception of self-control tend to implement more effective behavioral control, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus. The importance of integrated educational interventions and behavioral coaching to prevent the development of diabetes risk factors in adolescents. Therefore, increasing access to information and strengthening perception of behavioral control should be a focus in DM prevention programs in this age group.