The Effects of Self-efficacy and Self-stigma on Self-care in People with Diabetes
10.12799/jkachn.2021.32.1.86
- Author:
Kawoun SEO
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Author Information
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Joongbu University, Geumsan, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2021;32(1):86-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This descriptive study investigated the effects of self-efficacy and self-stigma on self-care in people with diabetes.
Methods:The study included a total of 377 patients with diabetes enrolled in university hospitals in D city and public health centers in S city. Data were collected from 1 July to 31 August, 2017, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression.
Results:Diabetes self-care was positively correlated with diabetes self-efficacy, whereas it was negatively correlated with diabetes self-stigma. Participants’ education level, marital status, perceived health status, type of medication, self-efficacy, and self-stigma explained 42.4% of the variance in diabetes self-care.
Conclusion:The findings indicate that diabetes self-efficacy and self-stigma are important factors for improving self-care in patients with diabetes. Therefore, systematic programs for enhancing self-efficacy and reducing self-stigma of these individuals should be developed.
