Journal of Nursing & Care

Shu-Ming Chen

Publications

• Research Article
  Relationships Among Health Locus of Control, Psychosocial Status and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Adults
  Author(s): Shu-Ming Chen and Huey-Shyan LinShu-Ming Chen and Huey-Shyan Lin
  
  Background: Although a common thread among diabetic behavior is the importance of perceived glycemic control, little is known of the factors that lead to psychosocial status in this population. Purpose: We determine whether the psychosocial factors of health locus of control, self-efficacy, self-care behavior, and depression relate to glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Method: We used a descriptive correlational design. In total, 285 subjects were enrolled from diabetic outpatient clinics in Southern Taiwan. We applied the health locus of control, self-efficacy, self-care behavior and depression questionnaires. Glycemic control was assessed by HbA1c. Results: The internal health locus of control was significantly positively correlated with self-efficacy and self-care behavior, and significantly negatively correlated with depression. Combined depression and self-efficacy partly media.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000162

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