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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2013; 03(02): 038-043
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703651
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HEALTH BELIEFS ON MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS

Jijomon P. P.
1   Post Basic B.Sc. (N) Students, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
,
Teena Sharon
2   Post Basic B.Sc. (N) Students, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
,
Ruby Xavier
3   Post Basic B.Sc. (N) Students, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
,
Malathi G. Nayak
4   Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale), Department of Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing globally, more so in developing countries like India due to rapid urbanization. Health-related behavior is important in maintaining health and which is determined by individual beliefs and practice about health and illness.

The objectives of the study were to assess the health beliefs among diabetic adults on management of diabetes mellitus and to find the association between the health beliefs and study variable.

A descriptive cross sectional survey conducted among 125 diabetic adults, data collected by using structured questionnaire.

The study finding reveals that out of 125 diabetic adults, the majorities 49.6% were in the age group of 46-55 years, 51.2% were believed that diabetes caused by eating more sugar and 81.6% disagree that it's God's curse, 30% of diabetic adults agree with the statement that diabetes is because of past sin, 28% of subjects believe that it's a communicable disease. There was significant association between health beliefs and selected demographic variables such as age, religion, duration of illness and education.

Beliefs about health and illness that may affect self-care practice and health care seeking behavior in persons diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus

Keywords

Diabetes Mellitus - Belief - Adult


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Article published online:
27 April 2020

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