Diabetes self-management and its associated factors among patients with diabetes in central Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

Van Bang NguyenKim Huong Pham ThiThi Xuan NguyenNguyen Tuyen Linh PhamVan Vy Hau NguyenChi Van Le

Published in: PloS one (2022)

This study emphasizes that the DSM situation is seen to be average among DM patients with mean DSMI score 88.4 ± 22.1 and sex, educational status, BMI, waist circumference, medical nutrition therapy, and sufficient physical activities were independently predictive factors of DSMI total score. This evidence suggests that there is a need to enhance the effectiveness of DSM education programs among diabetic patients.

Keyphrases

body mass index
physical activity
healthcare
type diabetes
randomized controlled trial
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
body weight
mental health
public health
weight gain
quality improvement
risk factors
mesenchymal stem cells
bone marrow