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19-10-2023 | Care | Original Article

Determinants of diabetes self-care activities in patients with type 2 diabetes based on self-determination theory

Authors: Hassan Okati-Aliabad, Athare Nazri-Panjaki, Mahdi Mohammadi, Elham Nejabat, Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam

Published in: Acta Diabetologica | Issue 3/2024

Abstract

Aims

In type 2 diabetes control, self-management is an effective way to minimize the risk of developing complications and improve the quality of life. Self-determination theory (SDT) proposed a promising explanatory framework to predict self-regulated behavior which was particularly relevant for self-management. This study aimed to investigate whether SDT constructs can affect the self-management and controlling glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in type 2 diabetic patients or not.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted from August to December 2022 at two diabetes clinics in Zahedan. The study included 300 patients with type 2 diabetes. Data collection was done using a researcher-administrated questionnaire that included demographic data, diabetes self-care activities, and self-determination constructs including autonomous support, autonomous motivation, and perceived competence.

Results

The mean of the overall score of self-care activities was 34.62 ± 11.86 out of a maximum of 70. Patients in the fourth quarter (wealthiest) of the socioeconomic status had the highest mean self-care score (P = 0.003). There was a significant relationship between diet score with perceived competence (P = 0.009). Perceived competence (P<0.001) and controlled self-regulation (P<0.001) were the predictors of exercise score in diabetes patients. Independent self-regulation (P<0.001, r = 0.21) and overall self-regulation (P = 0.001, r = 0.19) were significantly related to blood-glucose testing score. There was a significant relationship between foot care score with perceived competence (P = 0.048, r = 0.11) and autonomous support (P = 0.013, r = 0.14). Multiple regression showed that exercise was the predictor of HbA1c (P = 0.014).

Conclusion

Exercise is crucial for achieving good individualized glycemic control and reducing the risk of diabetes complications. The findings provided valuable insights into the determinants of self-care activities in patients with type 2 diabetes and underscore the need for interventions that address socioeconomic disparities, enhance perceived competence, and provide autonomy support to improve diabetes self-care.

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Title: Determinants of diabetes self-care activities in patients with type 2 diabetes based on self-determination theory
Authors: Hassan Okati-Aliabad
Athare Nazri-Panjaki
Mahdi Mohammadi
Elham Nejabat
Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam
Publication date: 19-10-2023
Publisher: Springer Milan
Keywords: Care
Type 2 Diabetes
Published in: Acta Diabetologica / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 0940-5429
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00592-023-02186-w

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