dc.contributor.author |
Saumika, M. A. R. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Amarasekara, T. D. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Jayasekara, R. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022-09-26T07:09:10Z |
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dc.date.available |
2022-09-26T07:09:10Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2019 |
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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. |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12418 |
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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. |
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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 |