Self-efficacy and its association with locus of control in diabetes in Turkey

Mustafa KILIÇ; Selda ARSLAN

doi:https://doi.org/10.33808/clinexphealthsci.699958

Article Details

Self-efficacy and its association with locus of control in diabetes in Turkey

Authors:

Mustafa KILIÇ | Selda ARSLAN

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences 2021 Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.399-404

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000906735

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

2459-1459

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33808/clinexphealthsci.699958

Abstract:

 

Objective: This descriptive-relational study was conducted to determine self-efficacy levels of individuals with type 2 diabetes, relationship between these levels both some sociodemographic characteristics and  health locus of control. 

Methods: The sample of this study was occurred 325 patients with diabetes who applied to the health care center constituted. Data were collected via ‘Questionnaire Form’, ‘Self-efficacy in Diabetes Scale’ and ‘Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale’. 

Results: The average age of participants was 53.3±8 years, 51.4% of participants were women. It was found that the diagnosis time 8.7±7.2 years, the level of HbA1c was 8.2±1.1. In the sub dimensions of Diabetes Self-efficacy Scale, the patients got points as follows; sub dimension of Diet+Foot Control 39,4±12,5, sub dimension of Medical Treatment 22,6±3,1, sub dimension of Physical Exercise 9,0±4,5. It was determined that in Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, the patients got the highest points from the sub dimension of Powerful Others Locus of Control. A positive and weak level relation was determined between self-efficacy both total and subdimensions grades dimensions of health locus of control scale (p<0.05). According to mulltiple regression analysis, variables in the model were the age range of 30-40 years, not exercising, not obeying the diabetes regimen has been detected. 

Conclusion: In consequences from this study, determining the patients’ self-efficacy level and the effects of health locus of control is important for nursing due to reflection on the health behavior and attitudes.

Article Details

Self-efficacy and its association with locus of control in diabetes in Turkey

Authors: Mustafa KILIÇ | Selda ARSLAN

Publisher: Marmara University

Main Topics: Promotion of health

Journal: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences 2021 Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.399-404

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000906735

Frequency: Monthly

eISSN: 2459-1459

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33808/clinexphealthsci.699958

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Authors:

Mustafa KILIÇ | Selda ARSLAN

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences 2021 Vol.11 Issue 3, pp.399-404

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000906735

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

2459-1459

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33808/clinexphealthsci.699958