Predictor effect of Locus Of Control (LOC) on self-care activities and metabolic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes
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2016
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Background. Previous studies have examined the role of individuals' personal characteristics in diabetes management and used the locus of control theory to assess adherence to a diabetes management regimen. These studies have emphasized that having internal locus of control may be a protective factor in diabetes management. Objective. The purpose of this study is to determine the predictor effect of locus of control on self-care activities and A1c level. Method. The study is descriptive and relational. Researchers used a Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale and a Locus of Control Scale to collect data. The study sample consisted of 129 individuals with type 2 diabetes. Results. The average score of locus of control of individuals with diabetes was 10.26, and the frequency of self-care activities in the past week was 2.9 days. A weak but statistically significant negative relation was found between the locus of control level and self-care activities of individuals with diabetes, which had no effect on A1c. It was determined that locus of control predicts 19% of self-care activities. Conclusion. According to the study results, having internal locus of control had positive effects on self-care activities. Training and planning activities to improve internal locus of control can improve diabetes management. © 2016 Büyükkaya Besen et al.
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glucose , hemoglobin A1c , insulin , oral antidiabetic agent , adult , aged , Article , assessment of humans , blood glucose monitoring , Diabetes Self care Activities Questionnaire , dietary intake , exercise , female , foot care , health belief , human , Likert scale , locus of control , Locus of Control Scale , major clinical study , male , metabolic regulation , non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus , questionnaire , self care , Turkey (republic)