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Self-Care Behaviors and Glycemic Control in Low-Income Adults in México With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus May Have Implications for Patients of Mexican Heritage Living in the United States

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  • Lidia G. Compeán Ortiz
  • Beatriz Del à ngel Pérez
  • Eunice Reséndiz González
  • Socorro Piñones Martínez
  • Nora H. González Quirarte
  • Diane C. Berry

Abstract

This study examined self-care behaviors and their relationship to glycemic control in low-income Mexican adults with type 2 diabetes in Southeastern Tamaulipas, México. A total of 135 patients were enrolled from 17 community health centers. The most frequent self-care behavior was medication management (80%), and the least frequent self-care behavior was self blood glucose monitoring (7%). All the patients demonstrated poor glycemic control, with glycated hemoglobin > 7%. Self-care behaviors were associated with fasting blood glucose ( r s = .223, p = .005). Medication management was influenced by cognitive performance, F (1, 130) = 4.49, p = .036, and depression, F (1, 130) = 8.22, p = .005. Dietary behaviors were influenced by previous diabetes education, F (1, 130) = 6.73, p = .011. These findings indicate that education and cognitive behavioral interventions in Spanish for Mexican adults with type 2 diabetes are urgently needed.

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  • Lidia G. Compeán Ortiz & Beatriz Del à ngel Pérez & Eunice Reséndiz González & Socorro Piñones Martínez & Nora H. González Quirarte & Diane C. Berry, 2016. "Self-Care Behaviors and Glycemic Control in Low-Income Adults in México With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus May Have Implications for Patients of Mexican Heritage Living in the United States," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 25(2), pages 120-138, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:25:y:2016:i:2:p:120-138
    DOI: 10.1177/1054773815586542
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