Family support and self-care management of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis

Background: Self-care management refers to the proactive steps taken by patients to engage in their own healthcare in order to reach optimal health. Family support is demonstrated through positive responses and acceptance of the family member. Purpose: To investigate the impact of family support on self-care management among chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis. Method: The study employed a quantitative analytical method with a cross-sectional design. The population included patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at Ir. Soekarno General Hospital in Sukoharjo. A total of 44 respondents were chosen through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the Pearson correlation test. Results: Show a correlation coefficient of r=0.671 with p=0.000 < 0.05, indicating a strong relationship between family support and self-care management in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This suggests that various aspects of family support contribute to improving the patients' ability to manage their self-care. Conclusion: Strong family support plays a crucial role in enhancing the self-care management of hemodialysis patients, helping them achieve improved health outcomes.