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This study aims to examine the effect of Non Performing Loans and Third Party Funds on Profitability and to examine the effect of Non Performing Loans and Third Party Funds with Loan To Deposit Ratio as a Moderating Variable in Conventional General Banking Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2021 period. The research method used in this research is quantitative research. The sample in this study was selected using a purposive sampling method and a sample of 41 banking companies that met the sample criteria was obtained. The data analysis method used is simple linear regression analysis and moderate regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that Non-Performing Loans and Third Party Funds have no effect on Profitability. In moderation the Loan To Deposit Ratio strengthens the effect of Non Performing Loans and Third Party Funds on Profitability.

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share on stock prices in banking companies listed on the IDX for the 2019-2021 period. The sample used in this research is 10 companies. Sampling was done by purposive sampling method. The method used is a quantitative approach. Data analysis techniques used include: classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, hypothesis test and coefficient of determination test. The results showed that the return on assets and return on equity variables partially did not have a significant effect on stock prices, while earnings per share had a significant effect on stock prices. The results of the study simultaneously (return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share) have a significant effect on stock prices.  

In this modern era, it certainly has various kinds of changes, including a very significant technological speed. This is what leads an entrepreneur to innovate and have a very broad creativity in reaching digital markets to market their products. As an example, Segari reaches its consumers, where they market their products through an online application and can be opened anywhere and anytime. Currently companies must be able to provide various kinds of strategies so that their companies can be reached by the general public. Brand Awareness is the ability of a particular brand to display in the minds of consumers when they are thinking about a particular product group and how easy the product is to pronounce.

Communication becomes very important in people's lives, because with indirect communication we can understand the attitudes, behaviors and actions of the environment around us. Communication that occurs between the Batak and Javanese tribes that occurs is called intercultural communication which involves two or more people with different cultural backgrounds. Communication and interaction between Batak and Javanese tribes in Environment II Untemanis is intertwined with the process of understanding each other's differences. This study is intended to determine the pattern of intercultural communication between Batak and Javanese tribes in Environment II Untemanis, Losung Batu Village, North Padangsidimpuan District, Padangsidimpuan Regency, North Sumatra. This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study amounted to 14 informants determined purposively, consisting of the head of ligkungan II Untemanis, traditional leaders / hatobangon, and Batak and Javanese people who were at least domiciled for 3-4 years. Data collection is carried out by interview, observation and documentation techniques. In analyzing data, this study uses data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study show that communities in Environment II Untemanis coexist harmoniously through a process of adjustment and then accept each other's differences. In the process of communication and interaction these two tribes use mixed languages, namely Batak, Javanese and Indonesian. Despite having different cultural backgrounds, Batak and Javanese people in this environment live without any discrimination. The existence of high tolerance in Environment II Untemanis makes community life harmonious and open to each other. The pattern of communication that occurs between the Batak and Javanese tribes in this environment is a circular pattern. The creation of a circular pattern that indicates a reciprocal process due to supporting factors, namely the ability to communicate, mutual acceptance and respect between cultures, and the adaptability of the Batak and Javanese people.

Waste management is one thing that needs to be of concern to the community. Waste management is carried out as an effort so that waste does not pollute the environment and can be utilized so that it functions. Waste management in the community can be done through making compost that can be reused by the community. The goal of the composting process is to convert organic matter from household waste into compost that can be safely applied to fields without causing negative effects to either the soil or domesticated plants. The results of this compost are solid or liquid. Procurement of composters was carried out for the community in all hamlets of Bareng Village, Bareng District, Jombang Regency, East Java, by holding socialization and composting practices to provide education to all Bareng Village residents located at the Village Hall. Procurement of composters is carried out as an effort to increase knowledge about waste management through composters, so that people can make the most of household waste.

Community nursing or community health nursing is the practice of maintaining and improving public health using knowledge from nursing, social sciences and public health sciences. Another definition of community nursing is a form of professional service based on nursing knowledge and tips aimed primarily at high-risk groups to improve community health status by emphasizing efforts to improve health, disease prevention and not neglecting curative and rehabilitative (Kholifah & Widagdo, 2016). In RW 04 Kelurahan Periuk Jaya, which is a village with densely populated residential houses with houses attached to one another, the average building in Pabuaran village has new buildings but is not well maintained and settlements are dominated by old buildings. own property, in terms of the environment the area of ​​the house has a yard, there are several cattle pens around the settlement. The characteristics of the area and health problems that arise in RW 04 Periuk Jaya Village are information about prevention and diet for Hypertension, Gout Arthritis and ISPA. To carry out this task requires a person nurses who are competent in providing community nursing care, to get optimal results requires experience in addition to knowledge. One way to gain experience is through community nursing practice in Periuk Jaya Village RW 04 Periuk District, Tangerang City

Introduction: Mother's Milk is the best life liquid that is needed by babies which contains various substances that are important for the growth and development of babies and in accordance with their needs. The importance of exclusive breastfeeding for babies is like nutrition in general, breast milk contains components of macro and micro nutrients. Macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fat, while micronutrients are vitamins and minerals. Each component of breast milk has its own benefits for the baby's growth. The lack of exclusive breastfeeding can be caused by various conditions, demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical factors greatly determine the continuity of breastfeeding. Objective: To determine the factors that influence mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: The method used in this study is the narrative review method with literature sourced from the Google Scholar and PubMed databases. Results: Of the 7 articles, there are 5 articles that discuss internal factors that influence mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding. Internal factors that influence mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding according to the 5 articles reviewed are knowledge, education, occupation, age, attitude and parity. And from 7 articles there are 4 articles that discuss external factors that influence mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding. External factors that influence mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding according to the 4 reviewed journals are social culture, family support and support from health workers. Conclusion: Based on the 7 articles presented, it indicates that there are so many factors that trigger mothers not to give exclusive breastfeeding, both internal factors that come from the mother herself and external factors that come from outside the mother herself.

This study aims to design and produce Student Worksheets (LKPD) based on the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) on class XI human respiratory system material. This type of research is Research and Development (Reasearch & Development) with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The subjects of this study were 2 material expert validator lecturers and 2 learning expert validator lecturers, the assessment of 1 biology teacher, and the responses of class XI MIPA-3 students of SMAN 1 Labuhan Deli T.A. 2022/2023. Data analysis used quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the development of STAD-based LKPD obtained validation results by material experts of 96.88% in the "very feasible" category, validation by learning experts of 90.13% in the "very feasible" category, assessment by biology teachers of 93.42 % in the "very feasible" category, the student response was 94.96% in the "very feasible" category, and the results of the effectiveness test obtained an N-gain score of 0.72 which was included in the "high" category and was considered effective in being used in the learning process biology in the material of the human respiratory system.

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan instrumen tes berbasis etnomatematika untuk melatih kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa SMP yang valid, praktis serta efektif diterapkan dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model pengembangan Tessmer tipe formative evaluation yang meliputi 4 tahapan yaitu : (1) tahap preliminary, (2) tahap self evaluation, (3) tahap prototyping, dan (4) tahap field tes. Berdasarkan uji validitas, instrumen tes berbasis etnomatematika dinyatakan valid dengan koefisien validitas sebesar 0,99. Hasil uji reliabilitas diperoleh skor total 0,90 yang berarti reliabilitas instrumen tes termasuk pada kategori sangat tinggi. Hasil uji tingkat kesukaran tergolong sedang dengan perolehan skor rata-rata 0,61. Hasil uji daya beda diperoleh skor akhir 0,25 yang berarti instrumen tes termasuk kategori cukup dalam artian dapat membedakan siswa yang memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah tinggi dan rendah. Hasil uji tingkat kepraktisan menunjukkan hasil positif dengan perolehan rata-rata angket guru dan siswa sebesar 86%. Hasil analisis data kemampuan pemecahan masalah diperoleh skor akhir 61,3% dengan kategori baik. Hasil uji tingkat keefektifan diperoleh persentase 62,5% sehingga dapat disimpulkan instrumen tes yang dikembangkan memenuhi tingkat keefektifan dengan kategori baik.

Delsa Barelng adalah delsa yang telrleltak di Kelcamatan Barelng, Kablpateln Jombang. Delsa Barelng melmiliki belrbagai macam potelnsi yang dapat dikelmbangkan. Salah satlnya adalah lMKM. Belrdasarkan data yang didapatkan mellalli slrveli, telrdapat selkitar 45 lMKM yang belropelrasi. lsaha Mikro, Kelcil dan Melnelngah (lMKM) melrlpakan salah satl ellelmeln pelrelkonomian di Delsa Barelng yang melmiliki pelranan pelnting dalam pelrkelmbangannya. Pelningkatan jlmlah pellakl lMKM belrdampak pada pelrelkonomian Indonelsia. masih banyak pellakl lMKM yang melngalami problelmatika dalam proselsnya. Selbagian belsar pellakl lMKM yang melngalami kelndala telrselblt adalah melrelka yang belrada dalam rlang lingklp delsa. Dimana masih telrdapat belbelrapa keltelrbatasan pada ellelmeln-ellelmeln pelnlnjang yang melnjadikannya belrkelmbang. Salah satl dari selkian pelnlnjang kelgiatan lMKM adalah adanya lelgalitas lsaha, branding, dan laporan kellangan. Delngan adanya pelnlnjang lMKM telrselblt, lMKM dapat  melningkatkan dan melngelmbangkan lsahanya. Dari  total  selkitar  45 lMKM di delsa barelng hanya seldikit pellakl lsaha yang  tellah  melndaftarkan  izin  lsaha  karelna  selbagian  belsar  pellakl  lsaha  melnjalankan  aktivitas  jlal  belli  di  hari  kelrja,  belllm  mampl  melngglnakan  telknologi intelrnelt, selrta belllm melndapat informasi dan melngeltahli lrgelnsi pelmblatan izin lsaha. tim  pelngabdian  masyarakat  tellah  mellaksanakan  sosialisasi  dan  pelndampingan  selcara  langslng  pelmblatan  nomor  indlk  belrlsaha  (NIB)  mellalli  onlinel  singlel  slbmission  (OSS)  di  Kantor balai delsa barelng dan selcara door to door kel rlmah masyarakat yang melmiliki  lsaha  mikro.  Tljlan  kelgiatan  pelngabdian  masyarakat  ini  adalah  melmbelrikan  pelmahaman  telntang  pelntingnya  NIB  dan  OSS  digital  lntlk  melndapatkan  kelmldahan  lelgalitas  lsaha  selrta  doklmeln  lainnya  selpelrti  NPWP badan atal pelrorangan. Kelgiatan pelngabdian masyarakat dilaklkan delngan  meltodel  sosialisasi  dan  pelndampingan, selrta   melmiliki   sasaran   khlsls   bagi   masyarakat   yang   belllm   melmiliki   nomor   indlk   belrlsaha   (NIB)   teltapi   sldah   melmiliki   atal   melnjalankan   lsaha   mikro. Delsa Barelng adalah delsa yang telrleltak di Kelcamatan Barelng, Kablpateln Jombang. Delsa Barelng melmiliki belrbagai macam potelnsi yang dapat dikelmbangkan. Salah satlnya adalah lMKM. Belrdasarkan data yang didapatkan mellalli slrveli, telrdapat selkitar 45 lMKM yang belropelrasi. lsaha Mikro, Kelcil dan Melnelngah (lMKM) melrlpakan salah satl ellelmeln pelrelkonomian di Delsa Barelng yang melmiliki pelranan pelnting dalam pelrkelmbangannya. Pelningkatan jlmlah pellakl lMKM belrdampak pada pelrelkonomian Indonelsia. masih banyak pellakl lMKM yang melngalami problelmatika dalam proselsnya. Selbagian belsar pellakl lMKM yang melngalami kelndala telrselblt adalah melrelka yang belrada dalam rlang lingklp delsa. Dimana masih telrdapat belbelrapa keltelrbatasan pada ellelmeln-ellelmeln pelnlnjang yang melnjadikannya belrkelmbang. Salah satl dari selkian pelnlnjang kelgiatan lMKM adalah adanya lelgalitas lsaha, branding, dan laporan kellangan. Delngan adanya pelnlnjang lMKM telrselblt, lMKM dapat  melningkatkan dan melngelmbangkan lsahanya. Dari  total  selkitar  45 lMKM di delsa barelng hanya seldikit pellakl lsaha yang  tellah  melndaftarkan  izin  lsaha  karelna  selbagian  belsar  pellakl  lsaha  melnjalankan  aktivitas  jlal  belli  di  hari  kelrja,  belllm  mampl  melngglnakan  telknologi intelrnelt, selrta belllm melndapat informasi dan melngeltahli lrgelnsi pelmblatan izin lsaha. tim  pelngabdian  masyarakat  tellah  mellaksanakan  sosialisasi  dan  pelndampingan  selcara  langslng  pelmblatan  nomor  indlk  belrlsaha  (NIB)  mellalli  onlinel  singlel  slbmission  (OSS)  di  Kantor balai delsa barelng dan selcara door to door kel rlmah masyarakat yang melmiliki  lsaha  mikro.  Tljlan  kelgiatan  pelngabdian  masyarakat  ini  adalah  melmbelrikan  pelmahaman  telntang  pelntingnya  NIB  dan  OSS  digital  lntlk  melndapatkan  kelmldahan  lelgalitas  lsaha  selrta  doklmeln  lainnya  selpelrti  NPWP badan atal pelrorangan. Kelgiatan pelngabdian masyarakat dilaklkan delngan  meltodel  sosialisasi  dan  pelndampingan, selrta   melmiliki   sasaran   khlsls   bagi   masyarakat   yang   belllm   melmiliki   nomor   indlk   belrlsaha   (NIB)   teltapi   sldah   melmiliki   atal   melnjalankan   lsaha   mikro.

In 2013, 4.6 million babies died worldwide before their first birthday, with 50% dying on the first day and nearly 75% within the first week. Most stillbirths and premature newborn deaths are attributable to birth complications that are preventable. The maternal profile in neonatal mortality cases plays an important role in understanding the factors that contribute to this high mortality rate. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the maternal profile of neonatal death cases at Ciawi Hospital, which were selected according to the criteria by total sampling based on medical record data from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. The variables utilized in this study include maternal factors such as gestational age, type of delivery, twin pregnancy, presentation of pregnancy, medical condition of the mother, and obstetric problems. The data is presented in a descriptive format. Among the 58 respondents, the average age was 30.26 years, with a higher prevalence of preterm births (55.2%). The most frequently encountered medical condition in the maternal profile of neonatal deaths at Ciawi General Hospital is chronic hypertension. Conversely, the most common obstetric problems are premature rupture of membranes and oligohydramnios. Efforts to address medical issues in mothers can contribute to the reduction of neonatal mortality cases.    

In the era of globalization, cultural exchange is easier to do. One of the cultures that are popular with young people in Indonesia is Japanese animation. Animation is an image that is made to look real with artificial intelligence technology. At this time many people are interested in animated content that is displayed in real-time via social media, but there are still many who have not been able to present it optimally regarding the expressions and movements of the characters. So the researchers used the face tracking method in the Live2D application to produce animated characters that can interact directly with the exact expressions of the actors behind the camera. Tests using Vtube Studio Unity proved that the animations created succeeded in displaying the actors' expressions and movements in real-time. The final result of the animation created is distributed via social media YouTube and TikTok. Keywords: Animation, Live2D, Character, Face Tracking

Websites have an important role in academic management and enhance the reputation of a company or institution. Website service quality is an important factor in education. On university web ranking sites such as webometrics, Indonesia's ranking is relatively low, including universities in Central Java which are ranked in the 1000's. Therefore, this study aims to find the causative factors and analyze the current quality of academic websites. The Webqual 4.0 method was used in this study to evaluate the quality of websites based on indicators of usability, reliability, novelty and user satisfaction. Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) is also used to determine indicators that need to be repaired, updated, and maintained based on user perceptions and expectations. This research involved 144 respondents, namely students and staff at STIKOM Yos Sudarso. The results of the study show several indicators that need to be improved on the STIKOM Yos Sudarso website, especially in terms of appearance and quality of information such as novelty and clarity of content. Recommendations from this study include improving the appearance by developing designs and simplifying features. In addition, it is necessary to improve the quality of information by updating information in a timely, accurate and regular manner. Interaction with users also needs to be improved by adding a live chat feature and improving all indicators to build a good website reputation

The traditional market is a reflection of the application of a very basic populist economy. Where buying and selling transactions are carried out by the community mostly independently by managing available resources, which include the livestock sector, agriculture, crafts, food, services, and so on. At the Liluwo traditional market there are many sellers of various kinds of needs, ranging from basic household needs, clothing, prepared food and raw materials such as fish and vegetables, to hair cutting services. The facilities at the Liluwo traditional  market are toilets, parking lots, prayer rooms. From the results of observations of researchers in the field, there has not been found a good sign system that helps make it easier for visitors. Some visitors, especially new prospective buyers, experience problems in finding a way/place to sell certain materials. From the problems mentioned above, the researchers plan to design a good sign system for the Liluwo traditional market to make it easier for buyers and sellers to carry out buying and selling activities. Apart from that, with a good sign system, the identity of the Liluwo traditional market will increase and can become an attraction in the eyes of the public.

The need for a sign system at the Marisa traditional market will make it easier for visitors to get information. Designing a sign system in an attractive, effective, informative and communicative market area will be the right solution. The purpose of the design is to make it easier for visitors to recognize the shopping flow and layout of the Marisa Traditional Market. This study uses a design method with a qualitative approach as a technique in collecting data. The design method is intended to produce a product in the form of a Marisa Traditional Market sign system design. While the qualitative approach is used as a way to find and collect data from the field. The data were then identified and analyzed descriptively using 5 W + 1 H so that it gave birth to a sign system design concept for the Marisa traditional market. Next, the concept is visualized until it becomes the final design in the form of the Marisa Traditional Market sign system

Web-based information systems are in high demand in various circles of society, including in the world of non-computer education, where the written examination system commonly used in education often has many obstacles. Factors must also be considered when evaluating written tests, as many participants may avoid writing notes on cards and waste paper and ink to ask and repeat questions, including negative factors in written tests, so this study aims to do so. a database-based online exam system that educational institutions can use to convert existing written exams into an online exam system. Therefore, with the rapid development of information technology, it is necessary to design and build an online examination system based on Data Warehouse to replace the manual written examination system and facilitate the work of the teacher in SMP Negeri 5 Medan. Primary schools enter question data into the system and can minimize the operational costs of passing exams, and the system can also store data more securely in its data warehouse, i.e. teacher information, basic information, student information. subject information, value information and question information. The method is Data Warehouse, software procedures and Waterfall model. The survey respondents were 150 students from SMP Negeri 5 Medan, a total of 150 students. This online exam system was created using PHP programming language, MySQL database and XAMPP web server

This Study aims to design interactive learning media in indonesian subjects, especially theme 2 sub-theme 4 lesson 5. Based on the identified students, that there are still students who are still not able to read and write fluently. This is due to factors from within the students themeselves such as the willingness and ability of the child. This type of research is a research and development research and development (R&D) method. This study uses six stages: (1) Potential and problems, (2) gathering information, (3) product design, (4) design validation, (5) design revision, (6) product trial, (7) product revision. Validation was carried out by media experts (lecturers) and material experts (teachers). The subjects of the research trial consisted of grade 1 students at SDN Leyangan. The trial was conducted by 5 students. Data collected by interviews, documentation, and questionnaires (questionnaires). The data are the results of an assessment of product quality and suggestions for revising the product, which are then analyzed descriptively.                 The results showed that interactive learning media for Indonesian thematic subjects as a media tool designed to be suitable for use in learning theme 2 sub-theme 4 lesson 5 class 1 SDN Leyangan. This is shown by (1) the assessment of the media expert (lecturer) included in the very good criteria with a score of 37, (2) the assessment of the material expert (teacher) included in the very good criteria with a score of 36, and (3) in the trial use included in the very good criteria with a score of 36.  

Manners or manners are one of the most important and influential things in social life. For example, when a student talks to someone with a cell phone or gadget. So to avoid unwanted activities when a student contacts the lecturer via gadget, a standard is made regarding the rules for communicating through gadgets properly and politely. This research generally discusses the problem of students' lack of understanding about the rules of communicating with lecturers using gadgets. Based on these problems, a design was made that aims to provide information and understanding to students about the rules for communicating between students and lecturers using gadgets. In this design, the media that will be used as a media campaign is a poster. This study uses observations on how students communicate with lecturers using gadgets as well as literature studies on the theory of visual design communication media campaigns in the form of posters. With the results of research based on the aspects and theories used, it is hoped that it can enrich the repertoire of visual communication science in the design of social campaigns as a reference for subsequent studies. Keywords: social campaigns, gadgets, posters.

Toilet training is a way to train children aged 1-3 years in controlling defecation and urination activities properly and correctly. According to the 2019 National Household Health Survey (SKRT), it is estimated that the number of toddlers who have difficulty controlling defecation and urination (bedwetting) at the age of up to pre-school reaches 75 million children. This phenomenon is triggered by many things, such as parents' lack of knowledge about how to train defecation and toileting, the use of compresses and many others (Riblat, 2017). The introduction and implementation of toilet training in children is very important. Knowledge is one of the factors that can influence the success of toilet training implementation. This study aims to determine the relationship between parental knowledge about toilet training, with the success in its application in pre-school children in kindergarten. Anugrah Harapan Bangsa Marelan in 2023, using the type of correlation descriptive research. The population and sample in this study were all parents who had pre-school age children as many as 130 people. This study used a total sampling method, instrument in the form of a knowledge questionnaire and the successful implementation of toilet training. The results of this study were tested using the chi-square test, the results obtained p value = 0.000 (<0.05) indicates that parental knowledge has a relationship with the successful implementation of toilet training in children. From the results of the study it can be concluded that the better the parents' knowledge, the better the results of the implementation of toilet training. For this reason, it is recommended that parents maintain and improve their knowledge about toilet training so that they can provide good and correct toilet training implementation results for their children. This can be done for example by attending health education counseling events, especially in the field of toilet training.

Background: Self-efficacy is the perception of the ability to consider and implement behavior patterns as self-regulation that is obtained through motivation and determining achievement of expectations. Good self-efficacy is needed not only for healthy people but also for sick people, especially people with chronic illnesses. Decreased self-efficacy can occur in people with chronic illnesses. We know that people with chronic diseases have long treatment programs, even for a lifetime, such as taking medication and sometimes this feels boring or boring. Consuming drugs or running a continuous treatment program can lead to boredom so that it is possible to want to stop taking medication. This is the background for wanting to know what actions can be taken to increase self-efficacy in people with chronic diseases. Self-efficacy increases if there is effort in dealing with existing obstacles. Interventions can be provided by health workers in increasing self-efficacy in people with chronic diseases. Objective: This study aims to describe the effect of Beapreasi therapy on self-efficacy in patients with chronic diseases at the Bergas Health Center, Semarang Regency. Methods: The research design used was descriptive and was carried out on 6 respondents, all of whom became the experimental group or all of whom became respondents. The method used to determine respondents is a purposive sampling technique. All respondents were assessed for self-efficacy using a self-efficacy scale questionnaire which was measured 2 times, namely before and after being given Beapreasi therapy. Results: The study showed that the mean value of the self-efficacy scale in the experimental group before the intervention was 81.79 and the value of the efficacy scale in the experimental group after the intervention was 89.36. this shows that there is an increase in the value on the self-efficacy scale and there is a difference in the mean value on the self-efficacy scale in the experimental group before giving the intervention with after giving the intervention with a p value of 0.00, p value <0.05 so that there is a significant/significant effect of giving reward therapy on improvement self-efficacy. Conclusion: Beapreasi therapeutic intervention can be used to maintain self-efficacy or increase self-efficacy in patients with chronic diseases, with the hope that patients will remain enthusiastic in carrying out their care and life. Beapreasi therapy can be used as a nurse's independent intervention in accompanying the care of patients with chronic diseases who require lifelong treatment and this is in an effort to increase self-efficacy in sufferers of chronic diseases.