Nyamika K.C.
Department of Nursing
Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Pammi Shah
Department of Nursing
Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Kabita Dhami
Department of Nursing
Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Khushi Pokhrel
Department of Nursing
Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Nisha Kumari Shah
Department of Nursing
Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Mamta K.C.
Department of Nursing
Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Tags : Diabetes mellitus, Patients, Self-management
Abstract
Background: In the management of diabetes mellitus, the role of self-care has been pivotal. Individuals with diabetes have been shown to make a dramatic impact on the progression and development of disease by participating in their care.This study aimed to assess self-management among diabetes patients.
Materials and Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 232 patients with diabetes selected by convenience sampling. Diabetes Self Management Questionnaire-Revised was used to assess self-management among diabetes patients. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (bivariate logistic regression).
Results: Findings of the study revealed that out of 232 respondents, 48.7% had suboptimal diabetes self-management practices. The global score for diabetes self-management was 5.28± 1.34 The mean score for subscale cooperation with the diabetes team was highest i.e., 7.50± 1.94 followed by medication taking subscale (6.94±3.14), physical activity subscale (5.37± 3.09), eating behavior subscale (5.35±1.71) and glucose monitoring subscale (0.83± 2.19) respectively. The results further indicated a significant association between diabetes self-management and religion, type of diabetes medication, glycemic control, and diabetes complications at p<0.05.
Conclusion: The present study showed that almost half of the respondents had suboptimal diabetes self-management. Therefore, healthcare providers should further design and implement interventions to improve self-management behavior among diabetes patients