THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF MANAGEMENT IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT CIREMAI HOSPITAL CIREBON CITY

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that requires effective self-management to
prevent complications. Spiritual intelligence is believed to play a role in enhancing patients’ ability
to manage their illness through attitudes such as patience, effort (ikhtiar), and trust in God
(tawakkal).
This research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational design
and a cross-sectional method. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, involving 83
respondents. The instruments used were a spiritual intelligence questionnaire (9 items) and the
Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) to assess self-management.
The results showed that most respondents had a high level of spiritual intelligence (71.1%)
and good self-management abilities (53.0%). The Spearman’s rho test indicated a positive and
significant relationship between spiritual intelligence and self-management (p < 0.001; α = 0.05).
It is recommended that hospitals and healthcare professionals consider integrating
spiritual aspects into educational and psychosocial interventions to improve self-management in
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.