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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION BEHAVIORS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN: KNOWLEDGE, LIFESTYLE PRACTICES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT

  • Vendi Eko Kurniawan1
  • Arlin Adam1
  • Muhammad Azwar1
  • Roni Setiawan1
  • Andyka Kawa1
  1. 1Universitas Mega Buana Palopo
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Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an important public health concern, and prevention-related behaviors can begin during childhood.

Objectives: This study examined associations between knowledge, lifestyle practices, family support, and self-reported T2DM prevention behaviors among school-aged children in Jombang, Indonesia.

Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 65 school-aged children recruited through purposive sampling in the Peterongan Community Health Center area, Jombang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected from August to September 2026 using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to examine associations between categorized study variables.

Results: Good knowledge was observed in 36.9% of participants, healthy lifestyle practices in 40.0%, and high family support in 44.6%. Good T2DM prevention behaviors were reported by 43.1% of participants. Knowledge (p = 0.012), lifestyle practices (p < 0.001), and family support (p = 0.015) were significantly associated with prevention-behavior categories.

Conclusion: Knowledge, lifestyle practices, and family support were associated with self-reported T2DM prevention behaviors in this sample. Because of the cross-sectional design, the findings do not establish causality or demonstrate differences in T2DM incidence or clinical outcomes. Larger studies are needed to assess these associations further.

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@article{kurniawan2026factors,
  title = {{FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION BEHAVIORS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN: KNOWLEDGE, LIFESTYLE PRACTICES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT}},
  author = {Vendi Eko Kurniawan and Arlin Adam and Muhammad Azwar and Roni Setiawan and Andyka Kawa},
  journal = {Literasi Kesehatan Husada},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.60050/lkh.v10i3.141},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.60050/lkh.v10i3.141},
  note = {CC BY-NC},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION BEHAVIORS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN: KNOWLEDGE, LIFESTYLE PRACTICES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT
AU  - Vendi Eko Kurniawan
AU  - Arlin Adam
AU  - Muhammad Azwar
AU  - Roni Setiawan
AU  - Andyka Kawa
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/01
JO  - Literasi Kesehatan Husada
DO  - 10.60050/lkh.v10i3.141
UR  - https://doi.org/10.60050/lkh.v10i3.141
AB  - Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an important public health concern, and prevention-related behaviors can begin during childhood.  Objectives: This study examined associations between knowledge, lifestyle practices, family support, and self-reported T2DM prevention behaviors among school-aged children in Jombang, Indonesia.  Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 65 school-aged children recruited through purposive sampling in the Peterongan Community Health Center area, Jombang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected from August to September 2026 using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to examine associations between categorized study variables.  Results: Good knowledge was observed in 36.9% of participants, healthy lifestyle practices in 40.0%, and high family support in 44.6%. Good T2DM prevention behaviors were reported by 43.1% of participants. Knowledge (p = 0.012), lifestyle practices (p < 0.001), and family support (p = 0.015) were significantly associated with prevention-behavior categories.  Conclusion: Knowledge, lifestyle practices, and family support were associated with self-reported T2DM prevention behaviors in this sample. Because of the cross-sectional design, the findings do not establish causality or demonstrate differences in T2DM incidence or clinical outcomes. Larger studies are needed to assess these associations further.
SN  - 3025-2512
SN  - 3025-3047
ER  -