The validity of the diabetes self-management questionnaire (DSMQ) in Hungarian patients with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A wide range of measuring instruments are available for diabetes self-management. According to several studies, a relatively new instrument, the diabetes self-management questionnaire (DSMQ), shows a consistent relationship with outcomes of diabetes treatment as well, such as glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Furthermore, the questionnaire is short, but covers the main aspects of diabetes management. Given the increasing prevalence of diabetes in Hungary, our goal was to adapt this user-friendly questionnaire and analyze its validity.

Methods

After the standard translation process, we analyzed a sample of 221 people. The construct validity of the questionnaire was tested with HbA1c and body mass index. Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 values were tested via Pearson

SUBMITTER: Vincze A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7574306 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature