Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism

ISSN - 2155-6156

Manon Lemonde

Manon Lemonde

Canada

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  • Research Article
    What Shapes Diabetes Self-Efficacy? Demographics, Social Relations and Health Perceptions
    Author(s): Robert R Weaver, Manon Lemonde and William M GoodmanRobert R Weaver, Manon Lemonde and William M Goodman

    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how demographic factors, social conditions, and health perceptions shape Diabetes Self-Efficacy (DSE) in order to enhance diabetes self-management. Methods: This article reports the results of a survey of 97 type 2 diabetes patients in a primary health care clinic located east of Toronto (Canada). Regression analyses examined the relationship between self-reported healths, self-reported A1C, social capital, social support, MD support, household income, education, gender, age, and time since diagnosis and DSE. Results: Social capital, social support, MD support, income, and age showed no significant relationship to DSE. Gender, time since diagnosis, and education showed a significant association to DSE. Perceived health variables self-reported A1C and self-reported health showed the strongest relationship to DSE. Implications: The survey.. View More»

    DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000370

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