Abstract
This study examines factors associated with completion (attendance ≥4 of 6 sessions) of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) by adults with type 2 diabetes. Patients with glycated hemoglobin ≥ 7.5 within 6 months were enrolled and completed self-report measures on demographics, health status, and self-care (n = 146). Significant differences in completion status were found for several self-care factors including healthful eating plan, spacing carbohydrates, frequent exercise, and general health. Completion was not influenced by race/ethnicity or socioeconomics. Results suggest better attention to exercise and nutrition at the start of CDSMP may be associated with completion, regardless of demographic subgroup.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 147-157 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Family and Community Health |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- chronic illness
- self-management
- type 2 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health