Abstract
This descriptive correlational study aimed to analyze self-care behaviors and their relationship with health indicators represented by glycemic control, lipid profile, Body Mass Index [BMI], waist circumference and body fat percentage in a sample of 98 adults with type 2 diabetes in an area of Nuevo Leon, Mexico (August 2005/May 2006). The results showed a low self-care behaviors index (x̃=36.94, SD=15.14). A significant relationship was found between self-care behaviors and glycosilated hemoglobin [HbA1c] (rs=-.379, p <.05).
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Ortiz, L. G. C., Cabriales, E. C. G., González, J. G. G., & Meza, M. V. G. (2010). Self-care behaviors and health indicators in adults with type 2 diabetes. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 18(4), 675–680. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-11692010000400003
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