Comparative Study on Self-care Behavior Related Factors for Good, Inadequate and Poor Glycemic Control Groups: Based on Variables from Theory of Planned Behavior, Habit, and Family Support / 기본간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to compare self-care behaviors and self-care behavior related factors for groups of patients with good, inadequate and poor glycemic control. The study was based on variables of the Theory of Planned Behavior by Ajzen, habit and family support. (1991). METHODS: Participants were 134 patients with type 2 diabetes (good glycemic control group 57, inadequate glycemic control group 40, poor glycemic control group 37). Self-care behaviors, intention to self-care behavior and self-care behavior related variables (attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, habits and family support) were measured. Data were collected from August 12 to September 25, 2014 and were analyzed using χ²-test, Fisher's exact test, ANCOVA, and logistic regression with SPSS/WIN 21.0. RESULTS: Among the three glycemic groups, there were significant differences in self-care behavior, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, family support, and habits. Multinomial logistic regression showed that poor blood glucose probability was associated with duration of diabetes mellitus, method of DM therapy, perceived behavior control and habits. CONCLUSION: The study findings reveal the important role of self-care behavior, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, family support, and habits in blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.