ArticleAIMS public health2022
Self-care adherence and affective disorders in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.
Article in AIMS public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Assessment of Factors Associated with Treatment Adherence Among Elderly Patients with Multimorbid Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using Lasso-Logistic Regression.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Diet and Mental Health Relationships in Caribbean Populations: A Scoping Review and Evidence Gap Map.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Effective Strategies for Physical Activity Adherence in Heart Failure Patients: An Umbrella Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Review
- Experiences of what influences physical activity adherence in Iranian patients with heart failure: A qualitative study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeDiabetes management requires adherence to complicated self-care behaviors. Therefore, the emotional state of the individual living with diabetes, is likely to affect their ability to comply with recommendations. This study explored the relationship of self-care adherence to diabetes distress and depression in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.
methodsAdults aged 20 to 80 years, with type 2 diabetes, completed self-report questionnaires comprised of a profile section consisting of demographic and clinical characteristics; and standardized questionnaires comprising, The Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS), The Patient Health Questionnaire (PQH-9), and the Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities Scale (SDSCA). Additionally biological measures (BP and HbA1c) were collected.
resultsFor the 509 participants there were no differences in adherence for males (30.8%) and females (69.2%), high diabetes distress and depression were associated with low adherence. General diet was negatively associated with BP and HbA1c; while HbA1c was positively correlated with blood glucose testing.
conclusionSelf-care non-adherence is more than a behavioral problem; it is a multidimensional phenomenon inclusive of demographic factors, condition or disease factors, psychological and social factors.
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