Knowledge and Self Care Behavior Among Type 2 Diabetes Living in Bangsai, Maung, Chonburi, Chonburi Province

Abstract

The survey research aimed to study the correlation of personal factors, knowledge and self care behaviors among type 2 diabetes mellitus living in one selected community, Maung District, Chonburi Province. The Subjects were 147 individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The research instrument was a self-report questionnaire asking about personal data, knowledge, and self care behaviors regarding diabetes mellitus. The data were analyzed, using descriptive statistic and correlation analysis . The results showed that a middle level of knowledge and self care behaviors were reported by the subjects. Also, there was a positive correlation between health care behaviors and three variables, including knowledge, income, educational background at a significant level of .05. The finding can be used as basic data supporting health promotion activities among type 2 diabetes.