Self-care behaviours and associated factors among adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Vietnam rural area
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Clinical factors, Rural area, Self-care, Type 2 DiabetesAbstract
Background: Diabetes is a long-term metabolic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. In Vietnam, there has been a rising trend in the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes.
Objectives: This study aimed to describe diabetes self-care behaviours and explore associated factors among Vietnamese adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 418 outpatients with Type 2 Diabetes in rural area of Da Nang City, Vietnam. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires that covered demographics, clinical factors, and self-care behaviours. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression.
Results: The study found that 70.1% of participants engaged in diabetes self-care practices, with an average score of 4.37 ± 1.11. The analysis revealed significant correlations between self-care behaviours and factors such as family history of Type 2 Diabetes (OR= 1.76, 95% CI: 1.03-3.00), use of a blood glucose meter at home (OR = 2.59, 95% CI: 1.22-5.49), receipt of diabetes self-care information (OR = 2.27, 95% CI:1.38-3.75), and regular health check-ups (OR= 2.98, 95% CI: 1.84-4.80).
Conclusion: These findings provide valuable insights for healthcare providers in developing targeted interventions to promote positive self-care practices among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.
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