Factors Affecting Health Behavior of Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Uncontrollable Glycemic Control in Lopburi Province
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Diabetes is a global health threat, arising from a lack of knowledge, awareness, and unhealthy behaviors. Researchers are interested in studying the factors affecting the health behaviors of patients with Type 2 diabetes who have uncontrolled blood sugar levels in Lopburi Province, aiming to use the findings to design and plan health promotion activities. The study employed a cross-sectional survey method with questionnaires. The sample consisted of 272 patients with Type 2 diabetes who had uncontrolled blood sugar levels in Lopburi Province. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. The results revealed that personal factors, health knowledge and understanding skills, and health communication skills did not significantly impact health behaviors. However, skills in accessing health information, self-management, media literacy, and decision-making did have a significant impact on health behaviors (p-value < 0.05). All these variables accounted for 70.5% (R2 = 0.705) of the variation in health behaviors among patients with Type 2 diabetes with uncontrolled blood sugar levels in Lopburi Province. Therefore, relevant agencies should conduct campaigns to improve access to health information, raise awareness about health literacy, and organize health promotion activities that align with the lifestyle of patients.
They should also implement systems for ongoing evaluation and monitoring, and promote public awareness and health literacy
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