THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, KNOWLEDGE, GENETIC HISTORY, AND STRESS WITH THE INCIDENCE OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE WORKING AREA OF KAMPUNG BALI HEALTH CENTER, BENGKULU CITY.

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease marked by hyperglycemia that leads to various complications and remains a major public health issue. Several behavioral, genetic, and psychological factors influence its occurrence. Objective: To determine the relationship between diet, physical activity, knowledge, genetic history, and stress with DM incidence in the working area of Kampung Bali Public Health Center Bengkulu City. Method: This research used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A total of 60 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analyzed using Chi-Square test. Results: Most respondents had poor diet (70%), low physical activity (51.7%), and 53.3% experienced mild stress. Chi-square analysis showed no significant relationship between diet (p=0.315), physical activity (p=0.315), knowledge (p=1.000), and genetic history (p=1.000) with DM incidence. However, stress had a significant relationship with DM (p=0.001). Conclusion: Among the five variables examined, only stress was significantly associated with DM incidence. Stress management interventions are crucial to reduce the risk of DM in the community. 

Published: 2026-02-27