Factors associated with preventive behaviors of type 2 diabetes mellitus among the first degree relatives, Phu khieo district, Chaiyaphum province

Abstract

An analytical cross-sectional study was implemented. This research was conducted to study factors associated with preventive behaviors of type 2 diabetes mellitus among the first-degree relatives of patient type 2 diabetes mellitus in Phu khieo district, Chaiyaphum province. An Interview form was used to collect data between April 4 to May 3, 2022 by simple random sampling method from a sample of 224 people. Multiple logistic regression was used for statistical analysis of the collected data. The adjusted odds ratio was presented together with 95% confidence interval. The results showed when controlling the effect from other variables in the last equation, the factors associated with preventive behaviors of type 2 diabetes mellitus were Male had 7.87 times appropriate preventive behaviors of diabetes mellitus compared to female (OR_adj=7.87, 95%CI=2.77-22.35) and People with Health Belief Model on diabetes mellitus moderate and low level had 4.60 times appropriate preventive behaviors of diabetes mellitus compared to People with Health Belief Model on diabetes mellitus good level (OR_adj=4.60, 95%CI=1.47-14.42) Thus, related public health agencies should raise health awareness, especially to women, since the study found out women tend to have improper preventions in diabetes mellitus. Moreover, cues to action consisted of receiving information from media, getting advice from family members, and health motivation in order that the first-degree relatives could have proper preventive behaviors of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and reduce of diabetes mellitus risk.