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Diabetes Self-Care Activities and Glycaemic Control among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study

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dc.contributor.author Saumika, M. A. R.
dc.contributor.author Amarasekara, T. D.
dc.contributor.author Jayasekara, R.
dc.date.accessioned 2022-09-26T07:09:10Z
dc.date.available 2022-09-26T07:09:10Z
dc.date.issued 2019
dc.identifier.citation Saumika, M. A. R., Amarasekara, T. D., & Jayasekara, R. (2019). Diabetes Self-Care Activities and Glycaemic Control among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 2019, 7, 99-111. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12418
dc.description.abstract The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and its complications continue to rise across the globe including Sri Lanka. Diabetes Self-care activities (DSCA) are promising behaviors to reduce complications and to achieve good glycaemic control. There is a lack of data regarding DSCA and its association with glycaemic control among adults with T2DM in Sri Lanka. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among purposively selected adults with T2DM (n = 300) in a teaching hospital, Sri Lanka to determine the association between DSCA and glycaemic control. Apre-tested interviewer- administered questionnaire which includes socio-demographic, diabetes- related information and Summary of Diabetes Self-care activities questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. General diet (Healthy eating plan) (OR = 3.04, 95% CI = 1.04 - 8.88, p = 0.034), Physical activities (OR = 2.26, 95% CI = 1.29 - 3.97, p = 0.004), Medication adherence (OR = 2.87, 95% CI = 1.24 - 6.64, p = 0.011) were significantly associated with HbA1c. Medication adherence was significantly associated with poor fasting blood sugar (FBS) (OR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.07 - 3.37, p = 0.028). The findings highlight the need for health professionals to implement health education programs on diabetes self-care activities for adults with T2DM to enhance their adherence to DSCA, as well as to maintain glycemic control. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject Diabetes Self-Care Activities, Glycemic Control, Adults, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.title Diabetes Self-Care Activities and Glycaemic Control among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study en_US
dc.type Article en_US
dc.identifier.doi http://www.scirp.org/journal/jbm en_US


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