Analysis of Associated Factors Contributing to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Coastal Community of Bahari Village, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has become a major lifestyle disease that threatens communities in the world. The lifestyles of undiagnosed T2DM are a major issue in Indonesia. Objective: This study aims to analyze the contribution of associated factors to T2DM in Bahari Village. Methods: The study was conducted by cross-sectional study. Respondents included 113 men and 157 women were established through simple randomized sampling from March to May 2023. Data analysis using chi-square and logistic regression at p<0.05 using SPSS 25. Results: The prevalence of T2DM for women (74.2%), 45-65 years (90.9%), no education (58.7%), overweight (38.2%), heavy drinking sweet tea/coffee (77.5%), never physical activity (87.1%), diabetic father and mother (40.3%), and father’s OR 1.42 (CI 95%:0.73-2.75), significantly associated with T2DM. Gender, age, education, BMI, and occupation simultaneously influence (72.7%), and age partially affects T2DM. Discussion: Decreased insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing diabetes can be influenced by various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, physical activity, and the environment, either partially or simultaneously. Conclusion: The respondents' advanced age, obesity, lack of education, preference for sweet foods, and inactivity all contributed to their type 2 diabetes. These coastal communities need to make lifestyle changes to reduce the burden of diabetes. © 2024 The Author(s).