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Singh A, Rejeb A. Illness perception: A bibliometric study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31805. [PMID: 38845980 PMCID: PMC11153196 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Illness perception is a crucial area of study that has seen significant growth and development over the years. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric and network analysis of illness perception research, capturing its evolution from 1975 to 2023. Utilizing 1813 publications from the Scopus database, authored by 5428 researchers, we identify key scholars and influential articles in the field. Our analysis includes various bibliometric networks such as citation, co-citation, collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence networks, along with the presentation of intellectual structure maps. Major research areas include the role of illness perception in mental health conditions like depression, coping mechanisms, quality of life, and chronic illnesses like diabetes, as well as the influence of lay beliefs on health behaviors, and the impact of illness beliefs on conditions like Myocardial Infarction and stroke. The results show a growing academic interest in understanding how illness perceptions shape healthcare outcomes and behaviors.
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- Arti Singh
- Jindal School of Psychology and Counseling, O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana-131029, India
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- Faculty of Business Economics, Széchenyi István University, 9026 Győr, Hungary
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Cornelison B, Aqel O, Axon DR. Characteristics associated with perceived level of confidence managing diabetes among United States adults with diabetes: A retrospective cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:2440-2448. [PMID: 39027830 PMCID: PMC11254041 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1025_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Objectives Identifying characteristics associated with patients' confidence managing diabetes may aid the primary care provider in offering diabetes self-management education and support to patients. This analysis assessed the relationship between demographic, health, economic, access to care, satisfaction with care, and healthcare utilization characteristics with patients' confidence managing diabetes. Methods United States adults with diabetes in the 2020 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey were included in this retrospective cross-sectional analysis. Characteristics related statistically to patients' confidence managing diabetes in multivariable logistic regression analysis were reported. Results Among the 1,516 eligible individuals, 76.3% stated they were very confident/confident with their diabetes management. Adults who perceived their health positively (odds ratio 2.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.3-3.9), completed ≥30 min moderate/vigorous exercise five times weekly (odds ratio 1.6, 95% CI 1.0-2.6), had at least one inpatient discharge in 2020 (odds ratio 3.5, 95% CI 1.5-8.1), said it was not difficult to telephone their usual provider (odds ratio 3.3, 95% CI 1.4-7.8), and had no emergency room visits in 2020 (odds ratio 2, 95% CI 1.1-3.3) had higher odds of stating they were very confident or confident with their diabetes management. Conclusion The characteristics associated with being very confident/confident managing diabetes should be considered by primary healthcare physicians and other healthcare professionals when helping patients manage diabetes.
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- Bernadette Cornelison
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona 1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona 1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona 1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
- Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research (HOPE Center), R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona 1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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Muellers KA, Soukas C, Zeidman R, Pantaleon K, Harris YT, Wisnivesky JP, Lin JJ. Cancer beliefs and diet self-management among cancer survivors with comorbid diabetes. J Cancer Surviv 2024; 18:900-906. [PMID: 36715835 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01340-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Illness beliefs impact disease self-management; however, little is known about the impact of patients' beliefs about one illness on the management of another illness. We sought to understand how cancer beliefs impact diet self-management for cancer survivors with diabetes and whether a change in beliefs leads to a change in dietary adherence. METHODS Seventy-eight participants with diabetes and recently diagnosed early-stage breast, prostate, lung, or colon cancer were recruited. Participants were surveyed at enrollment and after 12 months about their cancer and diabetes illness beliefs and dietary adherence. Associations between beliefs about cancer and diabetes to diet adherence at baseline and at 12 months were assessed. Change in diet adherence was examined in relation to beliefs about each illness. RESULTS The mean age was 62 years, and 23 (32%) identified as black non-Hispanic, 22 (31%) as white non-Hispanic, and 14 (19%) as Hispanic. Participants with more threatening beliefs about both cancer and diabetes at baseline had worse adherence to a diabetes diet than those with less threatening beliefs. However, at 12 months, those with more threatening cancer beliefs had better dietary adherence than participants with less threatening beliefs. Diabetes beliefs were not associated with diet adherence at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS While threatening illness beliefs may initially result in worse diet adherence, over time these beliefs may result in increased activation for better self-care and improved diet adherence. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Understanding how cancer beliefs impact diet self-management for diabetes may provide coping strategies to improve cancer survivors' management of comorbidities.
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- Kimberly A Muellers
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Psychology, Pace University, 52 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10004, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA
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- Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Northwell Health, Great Neck, NY, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Alanazi M, Bajmal E, Aseeri A, Alsulami G. Empowering adult patients with diabetes for health educators' role within their family members: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299790. [PMID: 38626054 PMCID: PMC11020498 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient engagement as partners in diabetes prevention for family members/close relatives is a novel and underexplored approach. This paper aims to assess patients' willingness and confidence in their ability to succeed as health educators for their family members and investigate the influencing factors. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between January 2023 and April 2023. A newly developed and validated self-reported questionnaire, based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and previous research, was administered to a convenient sample of 134 adult participants diagnosed with diabetes. These participants sought care at primary healthcare clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh and Jeddah (MNGHA). The data was examined using statistical methods including descriptive analysis, ANOVA, Tukey's HSD (Honestly Significant Difference) Post Hoc tests, and Pearson's correlation coefficients. RESULTS The majority of participants expressed a willingness to assume the role of health educators for their family members (n = 117, 87.31%) and reported a high level of willingness and confidence, as indicated by self-efficacy scores ranging from 12.00 to 25.00, with a mean of 21.12 (SD = 2.76). Participants' willingness to be health educators exhibited positive correlations with their perceptions of diabetes severity and susceptibility (r = .433, p < .01), perceived benefits and barriers (r = .451, p < .01), cues to action (r = .520, p < .01), self-efficacy (r = .789, p < .01), and the total score of the questionnaire (r = .640, p < .01). CONCLUSIONS The majority of participants expressed their willingness to assume the role of health educators for their family members, and a significant portion reported confidence in their capacity to accomplish this objective. Healthcare providers should emphasize the importance of equipping patients with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively convey health messages and serve as health educators within their communities. This expansion of the approach holds the potential to have a significant impact on public health strategies for diabetes prevention.
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- Mona Alanazi
- College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing College-Muhyil Asir, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing College, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Schäfer C. Reimagining Medication Adherence: A Novel Holistic Model for Hypertension Therapy. Patient Prefer Adherence 2024; 18:391-410. [PMID: 38370031 PMCID: PMC10870933 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s442645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Purpose Patients' adherence to the prescribed therapy is influenced by several personal and social factors. However, existing studies have mostly focused on individual aspects. We took a holistic approach to develop a higher-level impact factor model. Patients and Methods In this independent, non-interventional, cross-sectional and anonymous study design the pharmacist recruited patients who entered the pharmacy and handed in a prescription for a blood pressure medication. The patients received a paper questionnaire with a stamped return envelope to volunteer participation. A total of 476 patients in Germany who reported having at least high normal blood pressure according to the Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines were surveyed. In this study, each patient received an average of 2.49 antihypertensive prescriptions and 7.9% of all patients received a fixed-dose combination. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was performed for model analytics since it enables robust analysis of complex relationships. Results Emotional attitude, behavioral control, and therapy satisfaction directly explained 65% of therapy adherence. The predictive power of the out-of-sample model for the Q2-statistic was significant. The patient's overall therapy satisfaction determined medication adherence. The medication scheme's complexity also influenced the adherence levels. Therapy satisfaction was significantly shaped by the complexity of the medication scheme, behavioral control, and emotional attitude. The results demonstrated the superior performance of fixed-dose combinations against combinations of mono-agents according to the adherence level. Additionally, patient-physician and patient-pharmacist relationships influenced behavioral control of medication therapy execution. According to the A14-scale to measure the level of adherence, 49.6% of patients were classified as adherent and the remainder as non-adherent. Conclusion The results enable healthcare stakeholders to target attractive variables for intervention to achieve maximum effectiveness. Moreover, the proven predictive power of the model framework enables clinicians to make predictions about the adherence levels of their hypertensive patients.
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- Christian Schäfer
- Department of Business Administration and Health-Care, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Mannheim (DHBW), Mannheim, Germany
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Lo CJ, Lee L, Yu W, Tai ES, Yew TW, Ding IL. Mindsets and self-efficacy beliefs among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20383. [PMID: 37990071 PMCID: PMC10663547 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47617-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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Growth mindsets and self-efficacy beliefs have been known to predict and promote resilience, challenge seeking, and improved outcomes in areas such as education and intelligence. However, little is known about the role of these two potentially influential beliefs in the context of type 2 diabetes (T2D), specifically in terms of whether and in which domains (i.e., beliefs toward general life, general health, or condition-specific domains) these beliefs-or lack thereof-is prevalent among individuals with T2D. Given the lifelong challenges that individuals with diabetes often encounter with managing their disease, many may slip into a conceding negative belief that their diabetes is "too difficult to control" or simply "out of their hands," inhibiting proactive self-management efforts. Results from our study (n = 893) revealed that individuals with T2D had a significantly lower growth mindset towards their blood glucose level and lower self-efficacy towards their general health, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels compared to those without T2D. Among participants with T2D, further analyses showed a pattern of higher HbA1c among those with lower growth mindsets and self-efficacy toward their general health or blood glucose level. These findings identify the belief-domains that may pose barriers to necessary self-care behaviors, informing future interventions to promote improved diabetes care and management.
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- Carolyn J Lo
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
- LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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- LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Marketing, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Bahar A, Atalay B, Yarkiner Z. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga (DFSQUMA). INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2023:15347346231209205. [PMID: 37908105 DOI: 10.1177/15347346231209205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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This study was conducted in a methodological design with the aim of adapting the "Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga, Spain (DFSQ)" to Turkish, and examining its validity and reliability. The study population of the methodological research consisted of a total of 161 patients diagnosed with diabetes who presented to the Diabetes Clinic Unit. The translation-back translation technique was employed for the linguistic equivalence of the questionnaire. To test the validity of the scale, linguistic and content validity were examined, and exploratory factor analysis was conducted. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient, item-total score correlations test, and test-retest technique were used to assess the reliability of the scale. The scope validity index values of the Turkish version of DFSQ ranged between 0.85 and 1.00, and there was no difference in scores given by the consulted experts (Kendall's W = 0.720; p = .707). Exploratory factor analysis conducted to examine the factor structure of the scale revealed that the scale consisted of 16 items and three subscales, explaining a total variance of 84.09%. The factor loadings of the scale ranged from 0.90 to 0.97. The calculated Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the Turkish version of the scale was 0.66.: It was found that the Turkish version of DFSQ is valid and reliable for the Turkish population. The research identified that DFSQ is a valid and reliable tool for determining diabetic patients' knowledge and attitudes toward foot self-care in cross-cultural studies.
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- Arzu Bahar
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Fundamentals of Nursing, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Surgical Nursing, Cyprus Science University, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
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Oliveira Hashiguchi L, Cox SE, Edwards T, Castro MC, Khan M, Liverani M. How can tuberculosis services better support patients with a diabetes co-morbidity? A mixed methods study in the Philippines. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1027. [PMID: 37749519 PMCID: PMC10519082 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10015-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People with diabetes mellitus (DM) have an estimated two- to three-times greater risk of adverse tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes compared to those without DM. Blood glucose control is a primary aim of managing DM during TB treatment, yet TB programmes are not generally adapted to provide DM services. The purpose of this study was to understand perceptions and the lived experiences of diabetic patients in TB treatment in the Philippines, with a view to informing the development of disease co-management strategies. METHODS This mixed methods study was conducted within a prospective cohort of adults newly-starting treatment for drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB at 13 public TB clinics in three regions of the Philippines. Within the subset of 189 diabetic persons who self-reported a prior DM diagnosis, or were diagnosed by screenings conducted through the TB clinic, longitudinal blood glucose data were used to ascertain individuals' glycaemic control (controlled or uncontrolled). Univariable logistic regression analyses exploring associations between uncontrolled glycaemia and demographic and clinical factors informed purposive sampling of 31 people to participate in semi-structured interviews. All audio-recorded data were transcribed and thematic analysis performed. RESULTS Participants - both with controlled and uncontrolled blood glucose - were knowledgeable about diabetes and its management. However, a minority of participants were aware of the impact of DM on TB treatment and outcomes. Many participants newly-diagnosed with DM at enrolment in TB treatment had not perceived any diabetic symptoms prior and would have likely not sought clinical consult otherwise. Access to free glucose-lowering medications through TB clinics was a key enabling resource. However, participants expressed fear of side effects and interrupted access to glucose-lowering medications, and a preference for phytotherapy. Many participants felt that physical and financial impacts of TB and its treatment were challenges to DM management. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Results of this study indicate that public TB clinics can provide diabetic patients with additional health care resources and education to address co-morbidity. TB programmes might consider identifying patients with complicated DM, and offering diabetic monitoring and management, as DM and diabetic complications may compound the burden of TB and its treatment.
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- Lauren Oliveira Hashiguchi
- National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892-2178, USA.
- Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
- School of Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1 Chome-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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- School of Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1 Chome-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- United Kingdom Health Security Agency, 61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ, Collindale, UK
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- School of Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1 Chome-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- MRC International Statistics and Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Nutrition Center Philippines, Muntinlupa City, Manila, Philippines
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- Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- Aga Khan University, National Stadium Road, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- School of Tropical Medicine & Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1 Chome-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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Zewude B, Siraw G, Engdawork K, Tadele G. Health seeking behavior of street connected children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. FRONTIERS IN SOCIOLOGY 2023; 8:1188746. [PMID: 37609109 PMCID: PMC10441109 DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2023.1188746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Background Street children are the most neglected segments of the society with limited access to healthcare services. The vulnerability of street children to various health risks has been found by previous studies but little is known about their perceived susceptibility, preventive behavior and illness responses. Hence, the purpose of this study was to identify the health seeking behavior of street children in Addis Ababa. The study focuses on perceived susceptibility to various health risks, sources of health risks, and behaviors pertaining to responding to perceived risks and experienced health problems among the most marginalized groups in Addis Ababa. Methods Using a mixed research approach, quantitative and qualitative data were collected through survey and interview methods from selected street children. SPSS and NVivo software were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. Results Whereas the street children perceive to be susceptible for ill-health risks related with their living situations, responding to the perceived susceptibility mainly by maintaining personal hygiene and undertaking physical exercises have been identified. The study also revealed that street children were found to be vulnerable for the situations affecting their health and wellbeing mainly due to self-reported engagements in risky behaviors such as smoking cigarette (67.3%), sniffing glue or benzene (68.2%), sharing of personal materials having the potential of transmitting diseases from one person to another (25.5%), and unprotected sexual activities (14.1%). Experiences of visiting healthcare facilities in response to illness symptoms have also constituted an aspect of the health seeking behavior of the street children. Conclusion Awareness of the presence of health risks and perceived susceptibility to the risks promoted both preventive behavior and positive compliance in relation to illness response among children of the street in Addis Ababa.
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- Bewunetu Zewude
- Department of Sociology, College of Social Science and Humanities, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Sociology, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Sociology, College of Social Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Sociology, College of Social Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Fossey B, McCaffery KJ, Cvejic E, Jansen J, Copp T. Understanding the Relationship between Illness Perceptions and Health Behaviour among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5998. [PMID: 37297602 PMCID: PMC10252798 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20115998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This paper aims to delineate the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural responses of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to their illness by applying the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation (CSM) to their health behaviour. An online cross-sectional design was used to examine the relationship between participants' illness perceptions (illness identity, consequence, timeline, control, and cause) and emotional representations of their PCOS, and their health behaviours (diet, physical activity, and risky contraceptive behaviour). The participants were 252 women between the ages of 18 and 45 years, living in Australia, and self-reporting a diagnosis of PCOS, recruited through social media. Participants completed an online questionnaire regarding illness perceptions as well as their diet, physical activity, and risky contraceptive behaviour. Illness identity was positively associated with the number of maladaptive dietary practices (B = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.003, 0.138; p = 0.04), and perception of longer illness duration was associated with reduced physical activity (OR = 0.898, 95% CI: 0.807, 0.999; p = 0.49) and risky contraceptive behaviour (OR = 0.856, 95% CI: 0.736, 0.997; p = 0.045). The limitations of the study include all data being self-reported (including PCOS diagnosis), and the potential for analyses of physical activity and risky contraceptive use being underpowered due to reduced sample sizes. The sample was also highly educated and restricted to those who use social media. These findings suggest that illness perceptions may play a role in influencing health behaviour in women with PCOS. A better understanding of the illness perceptions of women with PCOS is needed to increase health-promoting behaviour and improve health outcomes for women with PCOS.
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- Brittany Fossey
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Sydney Health Literacy Lab, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Sydney Health Literacy Lab, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Department of Family Medicine, School Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Sydney Health Literacy Lab, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Al-Shorman NAD, Atiyeh H, Kassab M, Al-Rjoub SF. Effects of an educational program on self-efficacy towards type 1 diabetes mellitus disease among parents and adolescents in Jordan. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 71:66-72. [PMID: 37004312 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common childhood chronic diseases worldwide. In Jordan, the prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus is increasing rapidly over the last few years. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a challenging disease since appropriate management of parents' and adolescents' diabetes requires knowledge, skills, and behavioral changes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of a diabetes education program on self-efficacy towards type 1 diabetes mellitus among parents of young children and adolescents. METHODS A one-group pre-test-post-test study design was used. Participants registered in a diabetes education program and completed both pre-and post-test. RESULTS A total of 44 participants; 29 parents and 15 adolescents completed pre- and post-education tests. There was a statistically significant difference in the average mean score from the pre-test (M = 3.51, SD = 0.615) to the post-test [M = 4.22, SD = 0.484, t (43) =6.704, p < 0.000] for the self-efficacy scale, and overall self-efficacy scores were significantly improved after undertaking the education program. CONCLUSION Based on the findings, it is suggested that providing an evidence-based type 1 diabetes mellitus education program could significantly positively affect the self-efficacy of adolescents and parents of young children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. RECOMMENDATION Staff nurses should be competent enough to provide basic diabetic health education to the adolescents, parents, and caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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- Zarqa University, Faculty of Nursing, Nursing, Jordan
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- Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing. Clinical research fellows at faculty of health, UTS, Sydney, Australia
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- The Hashemite University, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Community & Mental Health Nursing, PO Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.
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Willis E, Friedel K, Heisten M, Pickett M, Bhowmick A. Communicating Health Literacy on Prescription Medications on Social Media: In-depth Interviews With "Patient Influencers". J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e41867. [PMID: 36912881 PMCID: PMC10131845 DOI: 10.2196/41867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Historically, pharmaceutical companies have struggled with trust and brand reputation among key stakeholders and have adopted innovative marketing strategies to reach patients directly and rebuild those relationships. Social media influencers are a popular strategy to influence younger demographics, including Generation Z and millennials. It is common for social media influencers to work in paid partnerships with brands; this is a multibillion-dollar industry. Long have patients been active in online health communities and social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, but in recent years, pharmaceutical marketers have noticed the power of patient persuasion and begun to leverage "patient influencers" in brand campaigns. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore how patient influencers communicate health literacy on pharmaceutical medications on social media to their communities of followers. METHODS A total of 26 in-depth interviews were conducted with patient influencers using a snowball sampling technique. This study is part of a larger project using an interview guide that included a range of topics such as social media practices, logistics of being an influencer, considerations for brand partnerships, and views on the ethical nature of patient influencers. The constructs of the Health Belief Model were used in this study's data analysis: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy. This study was approved by the institutional review board of the University of Colorado and adhered to ethical standards in interview practice. RESULTS As patient influencers are a new phenomenon, it was our goal to identify how health literacy on prescription medications and pharmaceuticals is being communicated on social media. Using the constructs of the Health Belief Model to guide the analysis, 3 themes were identified: understanding disease through experience, staying informed on the science or field, and suggesting that physicians know best. CONCLUSIONS Patients are actively exchanging health information on social media channels and connecting with other patients who share similar diagnoses. Patient influencers share their knowledge and experience in efforts to help other patients learn about disease self-management and improve their quality of life. Similar to traditional direct-to-consumer advertising, the phenomenon of patient influencers raises ethical questions that need more investigation. In a way, patient influencers are health education agents who may also share prescription medication or pharmaceutical information. They can break down complex health information based on expertise and experience and mitigate the loneliness and isolation that other patients may feel without the support of a community.
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- Erin Willis
- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States
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- Health Union, LLC, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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"A disease that god has given me" patients and caregivers' perspectives on diabetes in southeastern Tanzania. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:213. [PMID: 36721139 PMCID: PMC9890837 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15147-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of diabetes has the potential of improving survival and patient health outcomes. Yet many diabetes patients present themselves to health facilities at an advanced stage of the disease which complicates its management. Individual perceptions about diseases are known to play a critical role in informing responses and actions including seeking health care and self-care practices. However, little is documented in Tanzania regarding the perspectives of diabetes patients and their caregivers about the disease especially in rural settings. METHODS We conducted 26 in-depth interviews involving 19 diabetes patients and 7 diabetes patient caregivers to explore in detail their perspectives on diabetes as a disease. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis with the help of NVivo9. RESULTS Both patients and caregivers expressed mixed perceptions on diabetes causes. In addition to heredity, and the failure of the pancreas to function well, lifestyle factors including lack of physical activity and eating too many sugary and oily foods were common reported causes. However, none of the participants were clear on the mechanisms between the perceived causes and the actual occurrence of the disease. Perception on susceptibility to diabetes was low even among participants with the disease as they reported not having ever thought of getting the condition before they were diagnosed. Some caregivers expressed worry and fear on their susceptibility to inheriting diabetes from their relatives who had the condition. Diabetes was perceived as a severe and life-threatening condition that can easily cause death if not well managed. Participants indicated uncertainty on its prevention. CONCLUSION This study shows mixed perspectives on the causes, susceptibility, severity and prevention of diabetes which were informed by the participants' limited knowledge and awareness about the disease. Interventions to strengthen responses to diabetes, which include buy-in from the patients and their caregiver's perspectives are essential to improve prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate management in rural settings.
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Deacon E. Smile with diabetes: reflections on illness perception and diabetes management behaviors of adolescents in private health care in South Africa. FRONTIERS IN CLINICAL DIABETES AND HEALTHCARE 2023; 4:1097441. [PMID: 37187938 PMCID: PMC10175576 DOI: 10.3389/fcdhc.2023.1097441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Background The association between illness perception and diabetes management has been well established in adults but is not clearly understood for adolescents. This article reflects on qualitative findings on illness perception from the perspective of adolescents, and suggests future research to operationalize findings. Methods Qualitative document analysis was conducted on four research projects forming part of the Smile with Diabetes project, which aims to investigate psychosocial variables in diabetes management, including illness perception, within the adolescent and youth populations. Thematic analysis was used to derive four themes from the qualitative and review studies examined in the document analysis. Results The voices of the adolescents were evident as four prominent themes: 1) living with diabetes leads to a sense of being different; 2) integration of diabetes into identity is critical, but difficult to achieve; 3) fear of potential negative consequences motivates adherence to treatment; 4) diabetes management is difficult, but possible. Conclusion The findings not only confirmed the importance of illness perception in the management of diabetes by adolescents, but also indicate that illness perceptions should be investigated from a developmental perspective, specifically taking identity development into consideration in this group. Adolescents should be made aware of how their thinking about diabetes and its management affects their experience of living with diabetes and its future management. This study further contributes to the literature by focusing on the patient's voice in understanding living with a chronic condition, and reassures that positive outcomes are possible when living with a chronic condition such as diabetes.
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Hu Y, Liu H, Wu J, Fang G. Factors influencing self-care behaviours of patients with type 2 diabetes in China based on the health belief model: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e044369. [PMID: 35953256 PMCID: PMC9379478 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The study aimed to explore the status and predictors of self-care behaviours in patients with type 2 diabetes in China based on the health belief model. DESIGN The cross-sectional study included 1140 patients aged ≥36 years with type 2 diabetes who had established health records in community health service institutions. A questionnaire was designed based on the health belief model, which mainly included perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, effectiveness, sociodemographic characteristics and self-care behaviours. SETTING Using a multistage sampling method, 36 villages and communities were randomly selected in China. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1260 patients with type 2 diabetes were contacted, but 118 refused to participate in the study. Of the 1142 participants, two were subsequently excluded, and the final number of participants included in the study was 1140 (90.5% response rate). RESULTS The average score of health beliefs was 0.71 (SD=0.08). The logistic regression analysis showed that sex, region, perceived severity, perceived barriers and perceived benefits were related to self-care behaviours. CONCLUSIONS Perceived severity, benefits and barriers were key factors affecting self-care behaviours in patients with type 2 diabetes; health education for patients should be strengthened to improve the self-care level of patients with diabetes.
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- Yue Hu
- School of Health Service Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Zhangjiagang First People's Hospital, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Health Service Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Socio-cognitive determinants affecting insulin adherence/non-adherence in late adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review protocol. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022; 21:1207-1215. [PMID: 35673417 PMCID: PMC9167269 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01054-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective This systematic review aims to investigate the key socio-cognitive determinants associated with adherence/non-adherence to insulin treatment in late adolescents and young adults in the age range of 17–24 years with T1D. Methods A pre-specified search strategy will be used to search for studies in the electronic databases and citation indexes: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. Two researchers will screen the title and the abstract independently, then will read and critically appraise the full text of each included study. A third independent reviewer will resolve disagreements in data extraction until consensus. Data will be extracted using the Population, Exposure, Outcomes, Study characteristics framework. Study selection will follow the updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews (PRISMA 2020) and will take place from 15 October 2021 to 1 January 2022. The methodological quality and risk of bias of the observational studies will be assessed by the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Cohort and JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross Sectional Studies. Results A qualitative narrative synthesis will present the characteristics and the quality of studies and the outcomes of concern. Conclusion Based on the contemporary literature, this review will synthesize the evidence on the socio-cognitive determinants associated with adherence/non-adherence to insulin treatment in late adolescents and young adults in the age range of 17–24 years with T1D. The findings will help design patient-centered interventions to promote adherence to insulin in this age group, guide patients’ consultations and diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs. Protocol registration: PROSPERO ID: CRD42021233074.
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Shahabi N, Kolivand M, Salari N, Abbasi P. The effect of telenursing training based on family-centered empowerment pattern on compliance with diet regimen in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Endocr Disord 2022; 22:36. [PMID: 35139832 PMCID: PMC8830007 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-022-00953-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Telenursing facilitates access to efficient care and acceptance and compliance with treatment at home. Given wide complications of lack of compliance with treatment in causing complications and progression of diabetes and role of the family in attending the patient, this study aimed to investigate the effect of telenursing training based on family-centered empowerment pattern on compliance with diet regimen in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. METHODS This was a randomized controlled clinical trial. The study population was patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 referred to Alzhara hospital at Gilan Gharb in 2019, of which 60 individuals out of them were classified randomly into two groups of intervention and control. Eight 30-min sessions of family-centered training were held through telenursing for the intervention group. Data were gathered before and after the intervention by standard questionnaire of Mudanlo in both groups and was analyzed using SPSS software version 22. RESULTS There was no significant difference among the two intervention and control groups before the study regarding demographic variables (p > 0.05). The scores of subscales of making effort for treatment, intention to take the treatment, adaptability, integrating illness into life, stick to the treatment, indecisiveness for applying treatment, and total score of compliance were significantly increased after training intervention (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Results of the study indicates positive effects of performing family-centered empowerment pattern using telephone call follow-up on increasing compliance with diet regimen in patients. Therefore, it is recommended to perform family-centered patterns in health policy-makings and also hospitals and other diabetic patients.
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- Negar Shahabi
- Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Deol RM, Thompson LM, Chun KM, Chesla C. Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Beliefs and Daily Practices in First Generation Asian Indians in the United States. SAGE Open Nurs 2022; 8:23779608211054814. [PMID: 35024446 PMCID: PMC8744191 DOI: 10.1177/23779608211054814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction Diabetes management and control remain poor in Asian Indians (AI) and is influenced by personal beliefs and cultural practices. Since AIs have a high prevalence of diabetes and are more likely develop complications earlier than any other ethnic group, understanding their beliefs and practices of diabetes management is essential. The purpose of this study was to examine and understand beliefs and practices about diabetes self-management in first-generation AI Hindus and Sikhs. Method Interpretative phenomenology was used to interview 12 first generation AI participants with type 2 diabetes to elicit beliefs and daily self-management practices of diabetes. Interpretative and thematic analysis were completed. Results Diabetes self-management was a balancing act influenced by Ayurvedic principles, allopathy and dietary practices; gender roles, insufficient knowledge and culturally inappropriate diabetes education. Discussion Culturally appropriate strategies that incorporate Ayurvedic principles, dietary practices, gender roles should be developed to improve diabetes management.
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- Rupinder M Deol
- Family Health Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA
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- Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia
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- College of Arts and Psychology, San Francisco, CA
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- Family Health Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA
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Wang X, Duan X, Li S, Bu T. Effects of message framing, psychological distance, and risk perception on exercise attitude in Chinese adolescents. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:991419. [PMID: 36110115 PMCID: PMC9468539 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.991419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Health communication campaign that promotes physical activity may aid in reducing the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in China. This study examined the effects of message framing and psychological distance on the exercise attitude of Chinese adolescents, along with the interactive role of risk perception. METHODS Participants in this study were between 10 and 19 years of age. Three experiments were conducted independently. In experiment 1, 76 participants were recruited to assess the effectiveness of message manipulation. In experiment 2, 40 participants were recruited to compare the effects of gain- and loss-framed messages on the exercise attitude. In experiment 3, 37 participants were recruited to explore the interaction between message framing (gain vs. loss), temporal distance (proximal vs. distal), and risk perception (low vs. high) on the exercise attitude. Exercise attitude and risk perception were assessed by Likert-type questionnaires. RESULTS There was a significant main effect of message framing (P < 0.05), with the gain-framed message inducing a stronger exercise attitude than the loss-framed message. There was a significant main effect of temporal distance (P < 0.05), with the proximal temporal distance condition inducing a stronger exercise attitude than the distal temporal distance condition. In addition, a significant interaction (P < 0.05) was observed, and the perception of obesity-related risk was a crucial moderator of the message framing and temporal distance. Regardless of whether they were exposed to a gain- or loss-framed message, the proximal temporal distance condition induced a stronger exercise attitude in participants with a high risk perception (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Messages promoting exercise that are framed as having a near-future gain effect and that emphasize disease risks are effective in motivating adolescents to engage in physical activity.
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- Xiaohua Wang
- School of Physical Education and Health, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- College of Physical Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- College of Physical Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- College of Physical Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Zhu X, Lee M, Chew EAL, Goh LJ, Dong L, Bartlam B. "When nothing happens, nobody is afraid!" beliefs and perceptions around self-care and health-seeking behaviours: Voices of patients living with diabetic lower extremity amputation in primary care. Int Wound J 2021; 18:850-861. [PMID: 33955156 PMCID: PMC8613372 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Self-management and self-care are the cornerstone of diabetes care and an essential part of successfully preventing or delaying diabetes complications. Yet, despite being armed with the required information and guidance for self-management, self-care and adherence to foot self-care recommendations and compliance to medication among patients with diabetic foot ulcer and diabetic lower extremity amputations remain low and suboptimal. This study reveals in-depth account of nine such patients' beliefs and perceptions around their illness, their self-care, and their health-seeking behaviours. Patients living with diabetic lower extremity amputation displayed profound lack of knowledge of self-care of diabetes and foot and passive health-related behaviours. The overarching sense that "when nothing happens, nobody is afraid," points to a lack of motivation in taking charge of one's own health, whether this is with reference to treatment or care adherence, following recommended self-care advice, or seeking timely treatment. The Health Beliefs Model provides the theoretical framework for probing into the factors for the participants' suboptimal self-care and passive health-seeking behaviours. Two themes emerged from data analysis: profound knowledge deficit and passive health-related behaviours. The beliefs and perceptions around self-care and health-seeking behaviours for patients with lower extremity amputation are interpreted as the "ignorant self" with passive health-seeking behaviours. Patients with diabetes and diabetic foot diseases may benefit from personalized education, motivational interviewing, and family support.
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- Xiaoli Zhu
- Nursing ServicesNational Healthcare Group PolyclinicsSingapore
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- Health Outcomes and Medical Education ResearchNational Healthcare GroupSingapore
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- Clinical Research UnitNational Healthcare Group PolyclinicsSingapore
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- Nursing ServicesNational Healthcare Group PolyclinicsSingapore
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- Nursing ServicesNational Healthcare Group PolyclinicsSingapore
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- Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of MedicineNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore
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Cowart K, Updike WH, Franks R. Continuous glucose monitoring in persons with type 2 diabetes not using insulin. Expert Rev Med Devices 2021; 18:1049-1055. [PMID: 34633261 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1992274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION CGM is an evidence-based intervention to improve glycemic control in persons with T1D and T2D using insulin. Use of CGM in persons with T2D not using insulin is not well studied. AREAS COVERED Existing clinical evidence for the use of CGM in persons with T2D is reviewed with a focus on persons with T2D not using insulin. Additional perspective and consideration are provided on the role and rationale for using CGM in persons with T2D not using insulin. EXPERT OPINION On the basis of available evidence, persons with T2D not using insulin benefit clinically through reduction in HbA1c, and improvement in time in range. Additional benefits include improvement in behavior modification, satisfaction, quality of life, empowerment, and diabetes distress. Drivers of these benefits are independent of insulin use in persons with T2D and may include an improved understanding of how diet, lifestyle, and exercise impact diabetes through CGM use. Clinical benefits from CGM independent of medication use include ability to modify health behavior and subsequently improve self-management.
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- Kevin Cowart
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Pharmacotherapeutics & Clinical Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapeutics & Clinical Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Family Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine; University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Pharmacotherapeutics & Clinical Research, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Alyami M, Serlachius A, Mokhtar I, Broadbent E. Longitudinal Associations Between Illness Perceptions and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes. Int J Behav Med 2021; 29:398-407. [PMID: 34523073 PMCID: PMC8439369 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-021-10024-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Cross-sectional research demonstrates associations between illness perceptions and glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Prospective studies are limited and show mixed findings. This study aimed to investigate (1) whether baseline illness perceptions predicted glycemic control (HbA1c levels) at 6–12-month follow-up and (2) possible differences in baseline illness perceptions between individuals who completed at least one HbA1c blood test during the 12-month follow-up and those who did not. Methods A total of 115 individuals with T2D were recruited from an outpatient clinic. Demographic and clinical information and illness perceptions were assessed at baseline. HbA1c was assessed at baseline and 12 months later from clinical records. Hierarchical multiple linear regression examined associations between baseline illness perceptions and HbA1c levels at 6–12-month follow-up, controlling for age, sex, education, types of diabetes medication, and baseline HbA1c. Results Univariate analysis showed perceived weight management effectiveness at baseline was associated with lower HbA1c at follow-up (rho = −.25, p = .04, n = 67). Adjusted multiple regression showed that HbA1c at baseline was the only significant predictor of HbA1c at 6–12-month follow-up (β = 0.51, p < .001). There were no significant differences in baseline illness perceptions between individuals who completed HbA1c blood tests during follow-up (n = 78) and those who did not (n = 34), p > .05. Conclusion Illness perceptions at baseline did not predict longitudinal HbA1c in adjusted analyses, nor completion of HbA1c tests. Results may be due to temporal variability in HbA1c and barriers to accessing blood tests. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12529-021-10024-y.
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- Mohsen Alyami
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, King Khaled Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Navarro-Flores E, Losa-Iglesias ME, Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R, Jiménez-Cebrián AM, Rochdi L, Romero-Morales C, Palomo-López P, López-López D. Repeatability and reliability of the diabetic foot self-care questionnaire in Arabic patients: A transcultural adaptation. J Tissue Viability 2021; 31:62-68. [PMID: 34183224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The diabetic foot self-care questionnaire is considered a self-care evaluation tool with 16 questions for assessing diabetic foot health disorders. To date, the DFSQ has been validated in different languages, but an Arabic version was lacking. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to translate and validate the Arabic version of the DFSQ (DFSQ-AR). METHOD A suitable method was developed for the translation protocol and cross-cultural validation from Spanish to Arabic. Regarding the total marks from each sub-scale, agreement degrees and confidence were analyzed using Cronbach's α and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. In addition, the mean ± standard deviation differences between pre and post-tests were calculated and completed using Bland-Altman distribution plots. RESULTS Excellent agreement between the two versions was demonstrated based on Cronbach's α. Three sub-scales consisting of knowledge of foot hygiene, the appropriate use of footwear and socks, and podiatric self-care were added together to obtain the total score. Excellent retest reliability was shown for the total score. Test/retest reliability was excellent for the self-care and shoe and socks sub-scales. There were no significant differences among any domains (p > 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences (P = 0.000) for the mean ± standard deviations (SD) between pre- and post-tests (98.09 ± 15.42) [93.75-102.43] and 97.96 ± 13.88 [94.5-101.86] points, respectively). Bland-Altman plots or clinically pertinent variations were not statistically significantly different. CONCLUSIONS The DFSQ-AR is considered a strong and valid questionnaire with adequate repeatability in the Arabic language population.
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- Emmanuel Navarro-Flores
- Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Department of Nursing, University of Valencia, Frailty Research Organizaded Group. (FROG), Spain.
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- Department Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Spain.
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- Gabinet de Podologie Loubna Rochdi, Avenue Salah Eddine El Ayoubi, Tetouan, Marroco.
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.
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- Research, Health and Podiatry Group, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Universidade da Coruña, Spain.
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Alharbi AA, Alharbi YA, Alsobhi AS, Alharbi MA, Alharbi MA, Aljohani AA, Alharbi AA. Impact of Illness Perception on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients Receiving Dialysis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2021; 13:e15705. [PMID: 34277290 PMCID: PMC8285669 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major health problem worldwide that is increasing in incidence, prevalence, and cost. Both the disease itself and negative illness perceptions negatively affect patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL), morbidity, and mortality. This study assessed the relationship between illness perception and HRQoL. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among 342 patients at five dialysis centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We used a self-administered questionnaire that containing demographic questions, the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, and the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using t-tests, analyses of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression analyses. Results The mean (SD) age was 46.1 (16.5) years and the majority were men (53.8%). Except for treatment control, all domains of illness perception were significantly correlated with HRQoL; however, the correlations were positive only for personal control and illness coherence. Identity, disease timeline (acute/chronic), consequences, illness coherence, and emotional representations were independent predictors of HRQoL; together explaining 35% of the variance. Lower emotional response was the only domain of illness perception significantly associated with better HRQoL in both dialysis modalities across all dialysis centers. Conclusion There were clear effects of illness perception on HRQoL, with emotional representations being the strongest predictor. As such, emotional representations should be targeted in interventions.
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- Abdulhameed A Alharbi
- Joint Program of Preventive Medicine Post Graduate Studies, Ministry of Health, Medina, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Joint Program of Preventive Medicine Post Graduate Studies, Ministry of Health, Medina, SAU
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Vornanen M, Konttinen H, Peltonen M, Haukkala A. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Perception and Risk Indicators: a 5-Year Follow-up. Int J Behav Med 2021; 28:337-348. [PMID: 32808182 PMCID: PMC8121732 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-020-09924-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perceived disease risk may reflect actual risk indicators and/or motivation to change lifestyle. Yet, few longitudinal studies have assessed how perceived risk relates to risk indicators among different disease risk groups. We examined in a 5-year follow-up, whether perceived risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease predicted physical activity, body mass index (BMI kg/m2), and blood glucose level, or the reverse. We examined further whether perceived risk, self-efficacy, and outcome beliefs together predicted changes in these risk indicators. METHOD Participants were high diabetes risk participants (N = 432) and low/moderate-risk participants (N = 477) from the national FINRISK 2002 study who were followed up in 2007. Both study phases included questionnaires and health examinations with individual feedback letters. Data were analyzed using gender- and age-adjusted structural equation models. RESULTS In cross-lagged autoregressive models, perceived risks were not found to predict 5-year changes in physical activity, BMI, or 2-h glucose. In contrast, higher BMI and 2-h glucose predicted 5-year increases in perceived risks (β-values 0.07-0.15, P-values < 0.001-0.138). These associations were similar among high- and low/moderate-risk samples. In further structural equation models, higher self-efficacy predicted increased physical activity among both samples (β-values 0.10-0.16, P-values 0.005-0.034). Higher outcome beliefs predicted lower BMI among the low/moderate-risk sample (β-values - 0.04 to - 0.05, P-values 0.008-0.011). CONCLUSION Perceived risk of chronic disease rather follows risk indicators than predicts long-term lifestyle changes. To promote sustained lifestyle changes, future intervention studies need to examine the best ways to combine risk feedback with efficient behavior change techniques.
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- Marleena Vornanen
- Department of Social Research, University of Helsinki, Unioninkatu 37, PL 54, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Social Research, University of Helsinki, Unioninkatu 37, PL 54, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Social Research, University of Helsinki, Unioninkatu 37, PL 54, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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Funuyet-Salas J, Martín-Rodríguez A, Pérez-San-Gregorio MÁ, Romero-Gómez M. Influence of Psychological Biomarkers on Therapeutic Adherence by Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Moderated Mediation Model. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2208. [PMID: 34065216 PMCID: PMC8161151 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10102208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Our aim was to analyze whether depressive symptoms mediated the association between physical quality of life (QoL) and adherence to physical activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as well as the association between social support and adherence to diet. We also examined whether self-efficacy exerted a moderating role in these associations. QoL (SF-12), social support (MSPSS), depressive symptoms (HADS), self-efficacy (GSE), physical activity (IPAQ) and diet (MEDAS) were evaluated in 413 biopsy-proven NAFLD patients. Mediation and moderated mediation models were conducted using the SPSS PROCESS v3.5 macro. Results showed that depressive symptoms mediated the relationship between physical QoL and adherence to physical activity (indirect effect = 6.248, CI = 1.917-10.727), as well as the relationship between social support and adherence to diet (indirect effect = 0.148, CI = 0.035-0.275). Self-efficacy also moderated the indirect effects of QoL and social support on therapeutic adherence through depressive symptoms. Specifically, the higher self-efficacy was, the lower the negative impact on the NAFLD patient's mental health. In conclusion, self-efficacy is defined as a protective factor for therapeutic adherence by NAFLD patients with a psychosocial risk profile. Self-efficacy should, therefore, be a main psychological target in future multidisciplinary NAFLD approaches.
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- Jesús Funuyet-Salas
- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain; (A.M.-R.); (M.Á.P.-S.-G.)
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- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain; (A.M.-R.); (M.Á.P.-S.-G.)
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- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain; (A.M.-R.); (M.Á.P.-S.-G.)
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- UCM Digestive Diseases and Ciberehd, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain;
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Ledford CJW, Fulleborn ST, Jackson JT, Rogers T, Samar H. Dissonance in the discourse of the duration of diabetes: A mixed methods study of patient perceptions and clinical practice. Health Expect 2021; 24:1187-1196. [PMID: 33949058 PMCID: PMC8369085 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Remission of diabetes can be rewarding for patients and physicians, but there is limited study of how patients perceive the timeline of a disease along the continuum of glycaemic control. Objective To explore how patients perceive the timeline of diabetes along the continuum of glycaemic control and their goals of care and to identify whether family physicians communicate the principles of regression and remission of diabetes. Design Mixed methods approach of qualitative semi‐structured interviews with purposive sampling followed by cross‐sectional survey of physicians. Participants Thirty‐three patients living with prediabetes (preDM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at medical centres in Georgia and Nevada; and 387 family physicians providing primary care within the same health system. Results Patients described two timelines of diabetes: as a lifelong condition or as a condition that can be cured. Patients who perceived a lifelong condition described five treatment goals: reducing glucose‐related laboratory values, losing weight, reducing medication, preventing treatment intensification and avoiding complications. For patients who perceived diabetes as a disease with an end, the goal of care was to achieve normoglycaemia. In response to patient vignettes that described potential cases of remission and regression, 38.2% of physician respondents would still communicate that a patient has preDM and 94.6% would tell the patient that he still had diabetes. Conclusions Most physicians here exhibited reluctance to communicate remission or regression in patient care. Yet, patients describe two different potential timelines, including a subset who expect their diabetes can be ‘cured’. Physicians should incorporate shared decision making to create a shared mental model of diabetes and its potential outcomes with patients. Patient or Public Contribution In this mixed methods study, as patients participated in the qualitative phase of this study, we asked patients to tell us what additional questions we should ask in subsequent interviews. Data from this qualitative phase informed the design and interpretation of the quantitative phase with physician participants.
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- Christy J W Ledford
- Department of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Military Primary Care Research Network, Department of Family Medicine, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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Navarro-Flores E, Romero-Morales C, Villafañe JH, Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R, López-López D, Losa-Iglesias ME, Calvo-Lobo C, Palomo-López P. Transcultural adaptation and validation of Italian Selfcare diabetic foot questionnaire. Int Wound J 2021; 18:543-551. [PMID: 33942512 PMCID: PMC8273611 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The Italian Selfcare diabetic foot questionnaire, (SDFQ‐IT) is considered a diabetic foot self‐care evaluation tool with 16 questions for assessing diabetic foot health disorders. To date, SDFQ has been validated in different languages, but an Italian version was lacking. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to translate and validate the Italian version of the SDFQ‐IT (SDFQ‐IT). A suitable method was developed for the translation protocol and cross‐cultural validation from Spanish to Italian. Regarding the total marks from each sub‐scale, agreement degrees, and confidence were analysed using the Cronbach's α and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. In addition, the mean ± SD differences between pre and post‐tests were calculated and completed using the Bland and Altman distribution plots. Excellent agreement between the two versions based on Cronbach's α was demonstrated. Three sub‐scales consisting of knowledge of foot hygiene, the appropriate use of footwear and socks, and podiatric self‐care were added together to obtain the total score. Excellent retest reliability was shown for the total score. Test/retest reliability was excellent for the self‐care domain, and shock and shoe sub‐scales. There were no significant differences among any domain (P > .05). There were no statistically significant differences (P = .000) for the mean ± SDs differences between pre‐and post‐tests (92.9200 ± 12.914) [89.25‐96.59] and 92.9200 ± 13.012 [89.22‐96.62] points, respectively). Bland and Altman plots or clinically pertinent variations were not statistically significantly different. The SDFQ‐IT is considered a strong and valid questionnaire with adequate repeatability in the Italian community.
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- Emmanuel Navarro-Flores
- Frailty Research Organized Group, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Research, Health and Podiatry Group, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Universidade da Coruña, Ferrol, Spain
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- Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Zelikovsky N, Nelson E. Illness perceptions and beliefs about medication: impact on health-related quality of life in adolescent kidney transplant recipients. Pediatr Transplant 2021; 25:e13988. [PMID: 33590948 DOI: 10.1111/petr.13988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Adolescents diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who undergo kidney transplantation have to adjust to pervasive effects of chronic illness and life-long treatment maintenance, alongside normative developmental stressors. The way in which adolescent transplant recipients experience and think about their illness as well as their medication regimen can be a crucial factor impacting psychosocial outcomes. Participants were 26 adolescent kidney transplant recipients (μ = 16.8 years, σ = 1.69 years) who completed self-report surveys during a clinic visit. Multiple linear regressions were used to investigate whether adolescents' beliefs about medications and attitudes and perceptions of their illness are associated with their overall quality of life. Adolescents' negative illness perceptions contributed to lower transplant-specific health-related quality of life ratings (ΔR2 =.305, p < .01). Additionally, adolescent beliefs about their specific medication regimens (ie, personal medication concerns) (ΔR2 =.342, p < .01), and general beliefs about medication use (ie, harm, overuse) (ΔR2 =.241, p < .05) also contribute significantly to the variance in their overall quality of life ratings. Adolescent transplant patients in older grades and those in special education endorsed lower quality of life. Cognitive components (eg, beliefs, perceptions) of an adolescent kidney transplant recipient's experience contribute to transplant-related quality of life outcomes. This highlights a point of intervention where cognitive change interventions may be utilized and efficacious in improving health outcomes.
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- Nataliya Zelikovsky
- Psychology Department, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Psychology Department, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Mudgal SK, Sharma SK, Chaturvedi J, Chundawat DS. Effects of Health Promotion Model-Based Visual Learning Module on Self-Efficacy and Health Promotion Behavior of Stroke Survivors: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2021; 12:389-397. [PMID: 33927529 PMCID: PMC8064866 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1727407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives
Globally, stroke is one of the major causes of disability and mortality among adults and old age people. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of the health promotion model-based visual learning module (HPM-VLM) on self-efficacy and behavioral modifications among stroke survivors.
Methods
This nonrandomized controlled trial was conducted on 70 stroke survivors (intervention group,
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= 35). The intervention group was subjected to two sessions of the HPM-VLM and the control group received routine instructions. Data were collected through face-to-face structured interview, and observation using a self-structured self-efficacy questionnaire and health promotion behavior questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive (frequency and percentage) and inferential (Chi-square, independent
t
-test, mixed model, and ANCOVA) values by IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS; version 23) software.
Results
Eventually, follow-up could have been completed for 66 participants (intervention group,
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= 32). HPM-VLM is found to be effective in the promotion of self-efficacy (19.2 ± 1.6 vs. 16.12 ± 2.5;
p
= 001) and health promotion behavior of stroke survivors in most of the domains (
p
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Conclusion
HPM-VLM is an effective interventional tool for the promotion of self-efficacy and health promotion behavior of stroke survivors.
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- Shiv Kumar Mudgal
- Akal College of Nursing, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Factors Associated with Medication Non-Adherence among Patients with Lifestyle-Related Non-Communicable Diseases. PHARMACY 2021; 9:pharmacy9020090. [PMID: 33922240 PMCID: PMC8167756 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy9020090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This cross-sectional study explored the association between medication non-adherence and its factors in patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) using an online structured questionnaire emailed to 30,000 people (aged over 20 years who lived in Japan at the time of the survey). The questions concerned respondents’ characteristics, medication non-adherence, health beliefs, lifestyles, and trouble taking medication. Factors related to non-adherence were analyzed among patients with lifestyle-related NCDs categorized into two age groups: 20–59, and >60 years. Unintentional (p < 0.001) and intentional (p < 0.001) non-adherence were more common among patients aged 20–59 than in older adults. NCD patients aged 20–59 experienced significantly more trouble taking medication than older adults. Multiple regression analysis showed that for patients aged 20–59 with NCDs, unintentional non-adherence was significantly and positively associated with current smoking habits (β = 0.280, p < 0.001), while intentional non-adherence was significantly and positively associated with alcohol consumption (β = 0.147, p = 0.020) and current smoking habits (β = 0.172, p = 0.007). In patients aged 20–59, unhealthy eating habits (β = −0.136, p = 0.034) and lack of exercise (β = −0.151, p = 0.020) were negatively associated with intentional non-adherence. In conclusion, factors affecting medication non-adherence in patients with lifestyle-related diseases are related to health awareness, lifestyle, and medication barriers.
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Swarna Nantha Y, Chelliah AAP, Haque S, Md Zain AZ. The internal realities of individuals with type 2 diabetes-Psychological disposition in self-management behaviour via grounded theory approach. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0249620. [PMID: 33848301 PMCID: PMC8043383 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A paradigm shift in the disease management of type 2 diabetes is urgently needed to stem the escalating trends seen worldwide. A "glucocentric" approach to diabetes management is no longer considered a viable option. Qualitative strategies have the potential to unearth the internal psychological attributes seen in people living with diabetes that are crucial to the sustenance of self-management behaviour. This study aims to identify and categorize the innate psychological dispositions seen in people with type 2 diabetes in relation to self-management behaviour. METHODS We adopted a grounded theory approach to guide in-depth interviews of individuals with type 2 diabetes and healthcare professionals (HCP) at a regional primary care clinic in Malaysia. Twenty-four people with type 2 diabetes and 10 HCPs were recruited into the study to examine the inner narratives about disease management. Two focus group discussions (FGD) were also conducted for data triangulation. RESULTS Participants' internal dialogue about the management of their disease is characterized by 2 major processes- 1) positive disposition and 2) negative disposition. Optimism, insight, and awareness are important positive values that influence T2D self-care practices. On the other hand, constructs such as stigma, worries, reservations, and pessimism connote negative dispositions that undermine the motivation to follow through disease management in individuals with type 2 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS We identified a contrasting spectrum of both constructive and undesirable behavioural factors that influence the 'internal environment' of people with type 2 diabetes. These results coincide with the constructs presented in other well-established health belief theories that could lead to novel behavioural change interventions. Furthermore, these findings allow the implementation of psychosocial changes that are in line with cultural sensitivities and societal norms seen in a specific community.
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- Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha
- Clinical School Johor Bahru, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
- Department of Psychology, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychology, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Clinical School Johor Bahru, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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Mellergård E, Johnsson P, Eek F. Developing a web-based support using self-affirmation to motivate lifestyle changes in type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study assessing patient perspectives on self-management and views on a digital lifestyle intervention. Internet Interv 2021; 24:100384. [PMID: 33912400 PMCID: PMC8056219 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2021.100384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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AIMS The aim of the present study was to explore patients' experiences of diabetes self-management and views on a digital lifestyle intervention using self-affirmation to motivate lifestyle changes. METHODS Semi-structured interviews focusing on needs, attitudes, and barriers to diabetes self-management were conducted with 22 individuals with type 2 diabetes recruited from the All New Diabetics in Scania (ANDIS) cohort. The interviews were followed by three additional study visits, where participants gave feedback on computer-based assignments based on self-affirmation. Interviews and feedback were qualitatively analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Participants described a range of barriers to diabetes self-management, and a varying sense of urgency and distress related to diabetes management. A need for accessible, reliable, and relevant information was reported, as well as a sense that required lifestyle changes was incompatible with current life situation. Further, the use of self-affirmation was described as relevant, motivating and engaging. CONCLUSIONS Barriers to diabetes self-management need to be addressed when supporting diabetes self-management, e.g. through carefully matching the support to the patient's readiness to change, supporting patient autonomy and focusing on long-term changes. Using self-affirmation may raise acceptability of a digital lifestyle intervention and help connect diabetes self-management with overall life context, by guiding the patient to focus on personal relevance.
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- Emelia Mellergård
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Margaretavägen 1B, 222 40 Lund, Sweden,Corresponding author at: Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Box 157, 22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lund University, Allhelgona kyrkogata 16a, 223 62 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Margaretavägen 1B, 222 40 Lund, Sweden
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Lesage S, Deacon E, Van Rensburg E, Segal D. 'It kinda sucks': Illness perception of a group of South African adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med 2021; 13:e1-e9. [PMID: 33764139 PMCID: PMC8007989 DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Living with diabetes is challenging, especially for adolescents at risk of poor glycaemic control. Understanding the illness perceptions of this group is important to be able to develop interventions for this growing population in need. Aim This study explored the illness perception amongst adolescents living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and how these perceptions interacted with the management of T1D. Setting This study was conducted at a medical centre providing care for adolescents living with T1D in Parktown, South Africa. Methods A qualitative, explorative design with semi-structured interviews was followed. A non-random purposive sampling method was utilised. The illness perception amongst eight adolescents, aged 12–18 years, at risk of poor glycaemic control, was analysed through thematic analysis. Results Two subthemes related to illness perception were generated, namely (1) illness perception of T1D is negative and (2) living with T1D leads to a sense of being different. Furthermore, two subthemes were generated in relation to how illness perceptions interacted with diabetes management, namely (3) management of T1D is challenging and (4) management of T1D is motivated by fear. Conclusion This group of adolescents with at-risk glycaemic control believed that T1D is difficult to manage, leading to a largely negative perception of the disease. This study contributes to the body of literature on adolescents where illness perception may play a role in adhering to diabetes care plans. This research may give additional insights into the awareness of illness perception in designing successful interventions.
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- Schvaugn Lesage
- Optentia Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North West University, Potchefstroom.
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Lafontaine S, Bourgault P, Ellefsen É. Coconstruction d’une intervention infirmière centrée sur la personne pour soutenir l’autogestion des individus vivant avec le diabète de type 2. Rech Soins Infirm 2021:19-34. [PMID: 33485281 DOI: 10.3917/rsi.143.0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Introduction : People living with type 2 diabetes are brought to make demanding behavioral changes that can lead to self-management difficulties.Background : The guidelines recommend that healthcare professionals follow a person-centered approach (PCA) when caring. However, this approach seems difficult to adopt in practice.Objective : Coconstruct an intervention inspired by the concept map (CM) to promote the adoption of PCA by nurses during self-management support encounters.Method : This study is based on a model for developing evidence-based nursing interventions. Five experts (2 patients, 2 nurses, 1 educational specialist) collaborated in the coconstruction of the intervention.Results : The Person-Centered Approach Diabetes Self-Management Support (PCA-DSMS) intervention has been developed in accordance with the foundations of a PCA and the CM. It includes four steps : 1) Introduce the intervention ; 2) Develop the Needs Map ; 3) Intervene according to priority needs ; 4) Conclude and plan a follow-up.Discussion : More studies are needed to explore whether the intervention is acceptable and feasible as well as its ability to lead nurses to adopt PCA.Conclusion : The PCA-DSMS could bring nurses to adopt a PCA.
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Chan VWY, Kong APS, Lau JTF, Mak WWS, Cameron LD, Mo PKH. An Intervention to Change Illness Representations and Self-Care of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychosom Med 2021; 83:71-84. [PMID: 33141790 DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000000883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Suboptimal self-care by individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant public health concern. The common-sense model (CSM) proposes that illness representations are associated with coping and health outcomes across various conditions. The present study examined the efficacy of a CSM-based intervention in improving illness representations, self-care, self-care self-efficacy, use of adaptive coping strategies, and glycated hemoglobin among individuals with type 2 DM (T2DM). METHODS A two-arm randomized controlled trial was used. A total of 455 T2DM patients were recruited from an outpatient DM clinic and randomized to an intervention group that consisted of five weekly group-based education sessions or a control group that received five weekly educational booklets. Evaluation was conducted at baseline and at 1- and 6-month follow-up. RESULTS The 2 × 3 linear mixed-model analysis using a modified intention to treat revealed a significant time by condition interaction effect on level of self-care (F(2,840) = 7.78, p < .001), self-care self-efficacy (F(1.89,794.57) = 14.40, p < .001), and use of adaptive coping strategies (F(1.94,812.93) = 4.75, p = .010) in which participants in the intervention group reported greater improvement in such aspects compared with those in the control group. A significant time effect was observed in some dimensions of illness representations. No significant effect was found in glycated hemoglobin. Participants reported positive feedback to the intervention and perceived improvement in various domains. CONCLUSIONS The CSM-based intervention was effective in improving self-care and coping among DM patients. The intervention also demonstrated high feasibility and acceptability. Findings provided important insights in improving health-related outcomes for patients with T2DM using the CSM framework.
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- Virginia W Y Chan
- From the Centre for Health Behaviours Research, School of Public Health and Primary Care (Chan, Lau, Mo), and Departments of Medicine and Therapeutics (Kong) and Psychology (Mak), the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong; and Department of Psychological Sciences (Cameron), University of California Merced, Merced, California
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The Effect of Traumatic Experiences of North Korean Adolescent Refugees upon Their Negative Health Perception: Focusing on Multiple Moderating Effect of Problem-Focused versus Social Support-Focused Coping Strategies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17249484. [PMID: 33352861 PMCID: PMC7766628 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17249484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The health problems of North Korean (NK) refugees living a new life after surviving the dangers of life and death traumas is an issue that must be taken very seriously. Adolescent refugees may be particularly vulnerable to adverse physical and mental health issues because of major physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental changes during adolescence. This study examines the positive roles two active coping strategies—problem-focused coping and social support-focused coping—can play in NK refugee adolescents’ health self-awareness. The analysis found that “social support-focused coping” alleviates the negative relationship between traumatic experience and health perception, acting as a protective factor. Contrary to our prediction, the protective effect of adopting “problem-focused coping” in this study was not verified. The findings suggest that providing interventions for developing appropriate coping strategies help them live healthier, both physically and mentally, in South Korean society.
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Shiferaw WS, Gatew A, Afessa G, Asebu T, Petrucka PM, Aynalem YA. Assessment of knowledge and perceptions towards diabetes mellitus and its associated factors among people in Debre Berhan town, northeast Ethiopia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240850. [PMID: 33075078 PMCID: PMC7571671 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, diabetes is a major public health burden that results in more than 3.2 million adult deaths per year. Currently, diabetes is increasingly becoming a major threat to global public health, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although previous studies emphasized knowledge and health beliefs about diabetes among patients living with diabetes, there is minimal evidence about knowledge and perception of risk for developing diabetes at the community level. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception of diabetes mellitus and its associated factors among people in Debre Berhan town, northeast Ethiopia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 participants. The study was carried out from 25 February to 10 March 2019. Data were collected using a structured pretested questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. Data were entered into Epi data V 3.1 and exported to SPSS V 24 for analysis. A variable with p< 0.2 in bivariable analysis was entered into multivariable logistic regression. During multivariate analysis, variables with a p value of ≤ 0.05 were considered significantly associated. RESULT A total of 237 (56.02%) participants had good general knowledge about diabetes mellitus. In the multivariable analysis, participants who were single (AOR = 9.08, CI: 1.72-48), had a family history of diabetes (AOR = 2.83; CI: 1.10-7.24), and had exposure to health education (AOR = 3.27; CI: 2.02-5.31) were associated with good knowledge. In this study, few respondents (20.1%) felt that they had a higher risk of developing diabetes. Two-thirds of respondents (62.4%) saw diabetes is a serious disease. On the other hand, approximately 67% agreed to the perceived benefits of screening. CONCLUSION Almost half of the Debre Berhan community was found to have inadequate knowledge of diabetes mellitus. Married, higher educational status, exposure to health education, and family history of diabetes mellitus were significantly associated with good knowledge. The perceived risk of developing diabetes was low at the community level, although many respondents felt that behavior change is important in the prevention of diabetes. Therefore, policy makers, healthcare managers, and healthcare workers need to work cooperatively to foster community knowledge towards diabetes mellitus.
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- Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Institute of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Nurse at Debre Berhan Referral Hospital, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Nurse at Debre Berhan Referral Hospital, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Institute of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Institute of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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Schmidt SK, Hemmestad L, MacDonald CS, Langberg H, Valentiner LS. Motivation and Barriers to Maintaining Lifestyle Changes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes after an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (The U-TURN Trial): A Longitudinal Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207454. [PMID: 33066239 PMCID: PMC7602059 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to explore and identify factors that influence motivation for and barriers to adopting and maintaining lifestyle changes in patients with type 2 diabetes, following participation in an intensive multiple-lifestyle intervention. Participants were recruited from the U-TURN trial, a one-year, intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes patients. This study was conducted over time; informants were interviewed twice after the trial ended with a six-month interval between interviews. The qualitative data from these individual interviews were analysed using systematic text condensation with an inductive approach. Five themes emerged: Social support and relatedness, Achievement of results, Support from healthcare professionals, Identification with and acceptance of the new lifestyle and Coping with ongoing challenges. These are all important for maintaining lifestyle changes and diabetes self-management. Changing one’s lifestyle can be a constant, difficult struggle. For sustainable progress after an intensive intervention, the changes must be adopted and endorsed by patients and co-opted into their social setting. Belonging to an exercise group, confidence in managing the lifestyle adjustments and handling of challenges through continual support and professional diabetes treatment are crucial in maintaining and adhering to the new lifestyle.
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- Sabrina K. Schmidt
- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science, University of South-Eastern Norway, 3800 Bø in Telemark, Norway;
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- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Science, University of South-Eastern Norway, 3800 Bø in Telemark, Norway;
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- The Centre of Inflammation and Metabolism and the Centre for Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Rigshospitalet, Section of Social Medicine, CopenRehab, Faculty of Health, University of Copenhagen, 1017 Copenhagen K, Denmark; (H.L.); (L.S.V.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Rigshospitalet, Section of Social Medicine, CopenRehab, Faculty of Health, University of Copenhagen, 1017 Copenhagen K, Denmark; (H.L.); (L.S.V.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Rigshospitalet, Section of Social Medicine, CopenRehab, Faculty of Health, University of Copenhagen, 1017 Copenhagen K, Denmark; (H.L.); (L.S.V.)
- Department of Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychomotor Therapy, Faculty of Health, University College Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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Lambrinou E, Hansen TB, Beulens JW. Lifestyle factors, self-management and patient empowerment in diabetes care. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2020; 26:55-63. [PMID: 31766913 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319885455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Although management of diabetes mellitus is improving, inadequately managed cases still exist. Prevention of diabetes mellitus requires an integrated and holistic approach based on the origin of the disease. In Europe only half of diagnosed patients with diabetes mellitus have good glycaemic control. Inadequate glycaemic control is significantly increasing the use of healthcare resources, the medical costs and mortality rates. A review was conducted in order to summarise and discuss central themes for prevention. A search of the databases PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane and Google Scholar between January 2010-May 2019 was undertaken. The following keywords: 'diabetes mellitus', 'cardiovascular diseases', 'empowerment', 'self-management education' and 'lifestyle factors' were used in different combinations to identify eligible articles. Important variables for the prevention of diabetes mellitus and its complications are self-management of diabetes mellitus and the management of risk factors. Education and support for self-management are fundamental when caring for people with a chronic disease like diabetes mellitus. In order to achieve effective self-management including lifestyle modification it is also crucial to motivate people. In this review, the role of the three main pillars in diabetes care are identified and discussed; patient empowerment, self-management education and lifestyle modification in the management of people with diabetes mellitus.
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- Department of Cardiology, Zealand University Hospital, Denmark.,Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, The Netherlands
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Alyami M, Serlachius A, Mokhtar I, Broadbent E. The association of illness perceptions and God locus of health control with self-care behaviours in patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Health Psychol Behav Med 2020; 8:329-348. [PMID: 34040875 PMCID: PMC8114366 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2020.1805322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Objective: To investigate the associations between illness perceptions, God locus of health control (GLHC) beliefs, and self-care behaviours in Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 115 adults with T2D in a Saudi Arabian diabetes clinic. Illness perceptions, GLHC beliefs, and self-care behaviours were assessed using the Arabic versions of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, God Locus of Health Control, and Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities. Logistic and linear regressions were conducted. Results: Greater perceptions of personal control (OR = 2.07, p = .045) and diet effectiveness (OR = 2.73, p = .037) were associated with higher odds of adhering to general diet. Greater perceptions of diet effectiveness (β = 0.27, p = .034) and better understanding of T2D (β = 0.54, p < .001) were significant independent predictors of fruit and vegetables intake and exercise respectively. Patients with lower GLHC beliefs (OR = 4.40, p = .004) had higher odds of adhering to foot care than those with higher GLHC beliefs. Illness perceptions and GLHC beliefs did not predict adherence to a low-fat diet, self-monitoring of blood glucose, or not smoking. Conclusion: Greater perceptions of personal control, coherence, diet effectiveness, and lower GLHC beliefs were associated with higher adherence to self-care behaviours in Saudi patients with T2D. Interventions designed to promote self-care behaviours in Saudi patients with T2D could focus on addressing these perceptions.
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- Mohsen Alyami
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Ministry of Health, Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, King Khaled Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Cunningham AT, Gentsch AT, Doty AMB, Mills G, LaNoue M, Carr BG, Hollander JE, Rising KL. "I had no other choice but to catch it too": the roles of family history and experiences with diabetes in illness representations. BMC Endocr Disord 2020; 20:95. [PMID: 32590965 PMCID: PMC7318544 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-020-00580-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A family history of diabetes and family members' experiences with diabetes may influence individuals' beliefs and expectations about their own diabetes. No qualitative studies have explored the relationship between family history and experiences and individuals' diabetes illness representations. METHODS Secondary data analysis of 89 exploratory, semi-structured interviews with adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes seeking care in an urban health system. Participants had a recent diabetes-related ED visit/hospitalization or hemoglobin A1c > 7.5%. Interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was achieved. Demographic data were collected via self-report and electronic medical record review. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded using a conventional content analysis approach. References to family history and family members' experiences with diabetes were analyzed using selected domains of Leventhal's Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation. RESULTS Participants cited both genetic and behavioral family history as a major cause of their diabetes. Stories of relatives' diabetes complications and death figured prominently in their discussion of consequences; however, participants felt controllability over diabetes through diet, physical activity, and other self-care behaviors. CONCLUSIONS Findings supported an important role of family diabetes history and experience in development of diabetes illness representations. Further research is needed to expand our understanding of the relationships between these perceptions, self-management behaviors, and outcomes. Family practice providers, diabetes educators and other team members should consider expanding assessment of current family structure and support to also include an exploration of family history with diabetes, including which family members had diabetes, their self-care behaviors, and their outcomes, and how this history fits into the patient's illness representations.
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- Amy T Cunningham
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1015 Walnut Street, Suite 401, Philadelphia, PA, 401, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite, Philadelphia, PA, 300, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite, Philadelphia, PA, 300, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1015 Walnut Street, Suite, Philadelphia, PA, 401, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, 901 Walnut Street, 10th floor, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite, Philadelphia, PA, 300, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite, Philadelphia, PA, 300, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite, Philadelphia, PA, 300, USA
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Muñoz-Torres AV, Medina-Bravo P, Valerio-Pérez BE, Mendoza-Salmeron G, Escobedo-de la Peña J, Velázquez-López L. Positive health beliefs are associated with improvement of glycated hemoglobin and lipid profiles in Mexican patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:761. [PMID: 32448139 PMCID: PMC7245761 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08866-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health beliefs are relevant to consider in patients with type 2 diabetes since disease control depends mainly on the patient's behaviour. The aim of this study was to assess the association between health beliefs and glycated hemoglobin levels in Mexican patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted, and 336 patients were included. Fasting blood levels of glycated hemoglobin, glucose, cholesterol; triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) were measured. Body fat percentage, weight, height; waist circumference, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures were also obtained. A previously validated self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the health beliefs with regards to non-pharmacological treatment. Health beliefs were classified as positive, neutral, and negative. RESULTS The average age of patients was 54.7 ± 8.5 years, with a higher proportion of females (69%). The questionnaire had a good internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.83. More than 90% of patients attributed a health benefit to diet and exercise, 30 to 40% experienced barriers, and more than 80% had a perception of complications associated to uncontrolled diabetes. Patients with positive health beliefs had lower HbA1c levels (8.2 ± 1.7%) compared to those with neutral (9.0 ± 2.3%), or negative (8.8 ± 1.8%; p = 0.042). The LDL-c levels were lower (p = 0.03), and HDL-c levels were higher (0.002) in patients with positive heath beliefs. CONCLUSIONS Positive health beliefs are associated with better metabolic control indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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- Abril Violeta Muñoz-Torres
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, National Autonomous University (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Endocrinology, “Federico Gómez” Children’s Hospital of Mexico, Ministry of Health (SSA), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Epidemiology Research Unit, “Carlos Mac Gregor Sánchez Navarro” Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Epidemiology Research Unit, “Carlos Mac Gregor Sánchez Navarro” Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Epidemiology Research Unit, “Carlos Mac Gregor Sánchez Navarro” Hospital, Mexican Social Security Institute (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, IMSS), Mexico City, Mexico
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Almeida AC, Leandro ME, Pereira MG. Individual and Family Management in Portuguese Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: a Path Analysis. Int J Behav Med 2020; 27:455-465. [PMID: 32430785 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-020-09884-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluates the adequacy of the Revised Self and Family Management Framework (Grey et al., Nurs Outlook 63:162-170, 2015) in Portuguese adolescents with type 1 diabetes and analyzes the effect of parental coping, family support, and adherence in the association between illness representations, school support, metabolic control, quality of life, and family functioning. METHOD One hundred adolescents (aged 12-19) and their parents participated in a cross-sectional study. Adolescents were assessed on school support, adherence to self-care, family support, and quality of life. Parents were assessed on parental coping and family functioning. Both adolescents and parents were assessed on illness representations. Adolescent's metabolic control was evaluated through glycosylate hemoglobin. RESULTS Adolescents' and parents' illness representations were associated with metabolic control, quality of life and family functioning. Parental coping, family support and adherence had an indirect effect between illness representations and diabetes outcomes. CONCLUSION Findings showed the adequacy of Grey and colleagues' model (Nurs Outlook 63:162-170, 2015) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes and how family support, parental coping, and adherence contribute to diabetes management. Interventions to improve adolescents' and family's management of Type 1 diabetes should be designed to change adolescents' and family's representations and enhance their ability and skills in diabetes management.
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- Ana Cristina Almeida
- Institute of Social Sciences, University of Minho - Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
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- Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology/ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon, Campus da Cidade Universitária de Lisboa, 1649-026, Lisbon, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho - Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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Asril NM, Tabuchi K, Tsunematsu M, Kobayashi T, Kakehashi M. Predicting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Bali, Indonesia. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND DIABETES 2020; 13:1179551420915856. [PMID: 32341670 PMCID: PMC7171987 DOI: 10.1177/1179551420915856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong metabolic disease closely related to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. This study aimed to identify factors explaining the healthy lifestyle behaviours of patients with type 2 diabetes in rural Indonesia. The extended health belief model, demographic characteristics, clinical lifestyle factors and diabetes knowledge were investigated to provide a complete description of these behaviours. Method A sample of 203 patients with type 2 diabetes representing a cross-section of the population were recruited from community health centres in the rural areas of Bali province. The data were collected through questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and a hierarchical regression test were employed. Results This study showed demographic characteristics, clinical and lifestyle factors, diabetes knowledge and the extended health belief model accounted for 71.8% of the variance in healthy lifestyle behaviours of patients with type 2 diabetes in rural Indonesia. The significant demographic factors were age, education level, employment status and traditional beliefs. The significant clinical and lifestyle factors were alcohol use, diabetic medicine and duration of symptoms. Finally, the significant extended health belief model factors were perceived severity, susceptibility, barriers, family support, bonding social capital and chance locus of control. Conclusions The extended health belief model forms an adequate model for predicting healthy lifestyle behaviours among patients with diabetes in rural Indonesia. The contribution of this model should be strengthened in developing the diabetes management.
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- Nice Maylani Asril
- Department of Health Informatics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.,Faculty of Education, Ganesha University of Education, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Health Promotion and Development Science, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Health Informatics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Ishii Memorial Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Health Informatics, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Findlay-White F, Slevin M, Carey ME, Coates V. "What's the Point?": Understanding Why People With Type 2 Diabetes Decline Structured Education. Clin Diabetes 2020; 38:166-175. [PMID: 32327889 PMCID: PMC7164994 DOI: 10.2337/cd19-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Structured diabetes education (SDE) is an evidence-based intervention that supports self-management in people with type 2 diabetes. In the United Kingdom, health care providers working in primary care settings are responsible for referring people with type 2 diabetes to SDE programs. However, national audits record a high percentage of nonattenders. We explored the personal experience of living with type 2 diabetes that led to individuals declining invitations to attend SDE programs. The themes suggested that emotional, cognitive, and social issues related to diagnosis and living with diabetes may be responsible for declining to attend SDE and that these factors may be masked by explanations of practical barriers. A person-centered approach to understanding the personal meaning of being diagnosed and living with type 2 diabetes may help to identify individuals' psychosocial barriers to attending SDE.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Coleraine, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre (Air Wing), Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Magee Campus, Londonderry, UK
- Western Health and Social Care Trust, Londonderry, UK
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McSharry J, Byrne M, Casey B, Dinneen SF, Fredrix M, Hynes L, Lake AJ, Morrissey E. Behaviour change in diabetes: behavioural science advancements to support the use of theory. Diabet Med 2020; 37:455-463. [PMID: 31797455 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Behaviour is central to the management of diabetes, both for people living with diabetes and for healthcare professionals delivering evidence-based care. This review outlines the evolution of behavioural science and the application of theoretical models in diabetes care over the past 25 years. There has been a particular advancement in the development of tools and techniques to support researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers in taking a theory-based approach, and to enhance the development, reporting and replication of successful interventions. Systematic guidance, theoretical frameworks and lists of behavioural techniques provide the tools to specify target behaviours, identify why ideal behaviours are not implemented, systematically develop theory-based interventions, describe intervention content using shared terminology, and evaluate their effects. Several examples from a range of diabetes-related behaviours (clinic attendance, self-monitoring of blood glucose, retinal screening, setting collaborative goals in diabetes) and populations (people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, healthcare professionals) illustrate the potential for these approaches to be widely translated into diabetes care. The behavioural science approaches outlined in this review give healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers the tools to deliver care and design interventions with an evidence-based understanding of behaviour. The challenge for the next 25 years is to refine the tools to increase their use and advocate for the role of theoretical models and behavioural science in the commissioning, funding and delivery of diabetes care.
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- J McSharry
- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
- Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Benioudakis ES. Perceptions in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with or Without the Use of Insulin Pump: An Online Study. Curr Diabetes Rev 2020; 16:874-880. [PMID: 31057119 DOI: 10.2174/1573399815666190502115754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Technological developments concerning the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus have been rapid in the latest years. Insulin infusion systems along with continuous glucose monitoring, as well as long-acting insulin analogues, are part of this progress. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to present the illness perceptions in type 1 diabetes mellitus, with or without the use of an insulin pump. Sexual life and body image among therapy groups subjected to subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy and multiple daily injections (MDI) therapy were also examined. METHODS A modified version of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire was used. One hundred and nine adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus, (males / females ratio 1:2.3) completed the online survey. Thirty six of them (33%) used CSII therapy and 73 of them (67%) used MDI therapy. RESULTS Statistically important differences among the CSII and MDI therapy groups were found in treatment control, illness comprehensibility, representations of control, representation of body image and in the perception of sex life. There was no statistically significant difference among the different types of therapy for participants' negative perception of diabetes. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Negative perceptions of MDI users in treatment control, illness comprehensibility, representations of control, body image and sex life with the insulin pump, differentiate CSII and MDI therapy groups to a significant degree. According to the research, these parameters seem to interfere with accepting CSII therapy for MDI users and discourage them.
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- Emmanouil S Benioudakis
- Department of Psychology, University of Crete, Crete, Greece; 2Psychiatric Clinic, General Hospital of Chania, Chania, Greece
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Fellows JL, Stimpson A, Hussein H, Mansur AH. Illness perceptions in difficult-to-treat asthma compared with a depressed psychosis cohort. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2019; 124:203-205. [PMID: 31756379 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Jodie L Fellows
- Birmingham Regional Severe Asthma Service, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham UK
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- Clinical Psychology Department, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Birmingham Regional Severe Asthma Service, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham UK
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- Birmingham Regional Severe Asthma Service, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham UK.
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Ledford CJW, Seehusen DA, Crawford PF. The relationship between patient perceptions of diabetes and glycemic control: A study of patients living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2019; 102:2097-2101. [PMID: 31176557 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify differences in how patients living with prediabetes (preDM) or type 2 diabetes (T2DM) perceive their illness. METHODS Following chart review, a cross-sectional survey was administered to patients diagnosed with preDM or T2DM at two US medical centers. RESULTS Among 757 respondents, multivariate tests demonstrate that patients living with T2DM have an overall different personal model of disease than patients living with preDM. Patients who have been diagnosed with T2DM report a better understanding of their disease and perceive it to be more chronic in nature than patients living with preDM. Findings revealed a potential but less significant difference in perceived seriousness. CONCLUSIONS In this first application of personal models of disease to prediabetes, results inform implications for clinicians to talk with patients about preDM. Patients living with preDM indicate less understanding of the "disease" and perceive it to be less "chronic," which may result from unclear clinician communication about preDM. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS When clinicians talk to patients about prediabetes, they should present the risk factor within the spectrum of glucose tolerance. Although labeled a risk factor, clinicians should emphasize that prediabetes remains a serious concern that will not lessen without intervention.
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- Christy J W Ledford
- Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, USA.
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