Factors related to self-care behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes in the primary care unit of Somdejphrasangkharach XVII Hospital Songphinong District. Suphanburi Province

Abstract

          This Correlative study aimed to study relationships between personal factors. and health belief patterns (Knowledge about diabetes Perception of the risk of complications perception of violence Perceived benefits of self-care Perceived barriers to self-care self-efficacy and inducements to practice) with the self-care behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes in the primary care unit of Somdejphrasangkharach XVII Hospital Songphinong District Suphanburi Province.The study sample consisted of 180 patients with type 2 diabetes who were randomly sampled from patient registries in diabetes clinics. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire that had been validated by experts. It has a content validity index of 0.91, which was used for testing in diabetic patients at Bosuphan Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. Songphinong District Suphanburi Province. The questionnaire covered personal information, knowledge about diabetes, Main factors according to health belief patterns that affect self-care behavior of diabetic patients, Factors leading to self-care behavior among diabetic patients. and self-care behaviors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics including Chi-square tests and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.The research results showed that personal factors such as gender, age, marital status there is a statistically significant relationship with health care behavior while education level, occupation, income, and duration of disease there is no relationship with the self-care behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes.The health belief model found that the perception of the risk of complications perceived disease severity and self-care ability were positively related to self-care behavior.Knowledge section about diabetes perceived benefits of self-care and perceived barriers to self-care were not related to self-care behavior among patients with type 2 diabetes. Research suggestions an experimental research study should be conducted using factors related to the health behavior of diabetic patients to develop a health behavior change program. To evaluate the effectiveness of the said program. Should apply the concept of self-efficacy. (Self-Efficacy) according to Bandura's theory or Social Support Theory (Social Support Theory) is the conceptual framework for the study by comparing results before and after participating in the program and Long-term follow-up is also included to assess the sustainability of behavioral changes in diabetic patients.