Factors Associated with Glycemic Control among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Primary Care Unit: Beung Bon, Nongsue District, Pathumtani Province
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Introduction: Diabetes is a significant public health issue because patients who cannot control their blood sugar levels may experience complications that impact their quality of life, economy, and family. Studying factors related to blood sugar control in diabetic patients can help improve the effectiveness of their care plans, thus mitigating complications and their broader consequences.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was conducted to study factors associated with glycemic control among diabetes mellitus patients in Primary Care Unit: Beung Bon, Nongsue District, Pathumtani Province. The sample consisted of 81 diabetic patients who received medical examination and treatment between July 15, 2021, and January 15, 2022. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising general information and health behavior. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including means, percentages, and standard deviations. The relationship between general information, health behaviors, and blood sugar control was analyzed using the Chi-square test.
Results: 1) Personal factors related to blood sugar control were found to have statistically significant (p< .05) with the latest blood sugar levels and 2) Health behavior data of diabetic patients revealed statistically significant (p< .05) with blood sugar control for dietary intake, medication adherence, and physical activity.
Conclusions: Personal data and health behaviors correlated with blood sugar control among diabetic patients can be used to design interventions to help patients modify their self-care behaviors. This includes both patients and their caregivers or family members. These interventions aim to prevent further complications or worsening of the condition
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