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Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors in Singapore and Their Associations With Patients' Characteristics and Health Literacy.
Koh, Yen Sin; AshaRani, P V; Devi, Fiona; Roystonn, Kumarasan; Wang, Peizhi; Abdin, Edimansyah; Sum, Chee Fang; Lee, Eng Sing; Chong, Siow Ann; Subramaniam, Mythily.
Afiliación
  • Koh YS; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
  • AshaRani PV; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Devi F; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Roystonn K; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Wang P; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Abdin E; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Sum CF; Admiralty Medical Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Lee ES; Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Chong SA; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Subramaniam M; Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care ; : 26350106241269932, 2024 Sep 06.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39239885
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-management behaviors (eg, healthy eating, being active, medication taking, glucose monitoring, feet check), sociodemographic factors, disease-related characteristics, and health literacy among patients with type 2 diabetes in Singapore.

METHODS:

Data were analyzed from a nationwide survey conducted between 2019 and 2020 (n = 387). Self-management behaviors were assessed using the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension questionnaire, the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, and a diabetes care questionnaire. A linear regression model was generated to examine the association of healthy eating with the variables of interest (sociodemographic factors, disease-related characteristics, and health literacy), and logistic regression models were generated to investigate the significant correlates of the remaining self-care behaviors.

RESULTS:

Regression models showed that the 5 self-care behaviors have different correlates. Nonetheless, compared to individuals aged 50 to 64 years, those aged 65 years and above were less likely to be active, adhere to their medication prescription, and check their feet. Individuals with a higher number of diabetes-related complications were less likely to be sufficiently active but more likely to monitor their glucose level and check their feet. Moreover, individuals with poor health literacy were more likely to eat healthily and be sufficiently active.

CONCLUSIONS:

Programs related to self-care behaviors can be tailored to specific demographics to improve their uptake in the population. Furthermore, encouraging comprehensive self-care behaviors in those aged 65 years and above is crucial for effective diabetes management.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Singapur Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Singapur Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos