The association between attitude, self-efficacy, and social support and adherence to diabetes self-care behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Diabetes is a chronic illness which requires lifelong self-care behaviors. The objective of the present research was to investigate the association of self-efficacy, attitude and social support with adherence to diabetes self-care behavior.

Materials and methods

In this cross-sectional study conducted in 2017, 403 diabetic patients of Zarandieh, Iran participated. They were evaluated by valid and reliable questionnaires comprised of items on diabetes self-care, self-efficacy in dealing with problems, social support and attitude towards self-care. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18 applying t test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis.

Results

The results indicated that patients with higher self-care scores had better self-efficacy, social support, and atti

SUBMITTER: Karimy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6260748 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature