Publication: Factors Associated with Self-Care Behavior of Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Thailand
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Issued Date
2021
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Language
eng
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application/pdf
ISSN
18749445
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2-s2.0-85123619343
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Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
Open Public Health Journal. Vol 14, No.1 (2021), p.494-497
Suggested Citation
Watcharanat P., Khuancheree K., Lee B. Factors Associated with Self-Care Behavior of Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Thailand. Open Public Health Journal. Vol 14, No.1 (2021), p.494-497. doi:10.2174/1874944502114010494 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/7919
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Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes belongs to the chronic disease group with an average high prevalence rate of 463 million worldwide. This research aims to investigate factors associated with self-care behavior among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: The sample included 441 patients diagnosed with diabetes admitted to the Tambon Health Promoting Hospital in Nakhon Nayok Province. The sample size used in this study was calculated according to the sampling group of Yamane with a 95% confidence level. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis at the statistical significance level of 0.05. Results: The results showed that the average value of knowledge was 9.17 (SD=2.38), and the average values of attitude and social support behavior towards diabetes were 2.72 (SD=0.64) and 1.83 (SD=0.27), respectively. The results indicated that knowledge, attitude, and social support towards diabetes showed an average of a medium level. Moreover, the average value of self-care behavior towards diabetes was 30.52 (SD= 7.19). The results indicated that the knowledge about diabetes, attitude towards diabetes, and social support towards diabetes positively affected self-care behavior towards diabetes with the statistical significance of 0.05. Conclusion: Health promotion programs for patients with diabetes should be organized to promote knowledge and awareness on proper health behavior. In order to take care of themselves, diabetic patients must first get awareness regarding diabetes and then build skills for self-care. The results obtained in the study can help diabetic patients stay healthier, reduce the manifestation of both acute and chronic complications, and improve the quality of life of the elderly with diabetes. © 2021 Watcharanat et al.
Subject(s)
Adult
Aged
Article
Attitude
Awareness
Care behavior
Controlled study
Correlation coefficient
Cross-sectional study
Data analysis
Diabetes mellitus
Education
Female
Health behavior
Human
Knowledge
Major clinical study
Male
Multiple regression
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Questionnaire
Sample size
Self care
Skill
Social support
Statistical significance
Training
Vital sign
Aged
Article
Attitude
Awareness
Care behavior
Controlled study
Correlation coefficient
Cross-sectional study
Data analysis
Diabetes mellitus
Education
Female
Health behavior
Human
Knowledge
Major clinical study
Male
Multiple regression
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Questionnaire
Sample size
Self care
Skill
Social support
Statistical significance
Training
Vital sign