Perceived family support and blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes
Diabetes int. (Middle East/Afr. ed.)
; 15(2): 18-19, 2008.
Article
in English
| AIM (Africa)
| ID: biblio-1261155
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to find out if levels of family support are correlated with blood glucose control among Nigerians with type 2 diabetes. One hundred and fifty (150) patients attending the diabetes clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, were assessed for their perception of family support using a validated family support measure. Fasting plasma glucose was used as the index of glycaemic control, and 39% of subjects were rated as having 'strong' perceived family support, while 31% and 11% were rated wth 'weak' and 'no' perceived family support, respectively. Mean fasting plasma glucose was 7.0±2.5 mmol/L, with lower levels of blood glucose in those who perceived their family as supportive, compared with those who perceived their family as unsupportive. Positive family support was found to correlate positively with blood glucose control
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Database:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Social Support
/
Blood Glucose
/
Family
/
Nigeria
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. ed.)
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article