Factors Related to Glycemic Control Behavior of Patients with Diabetes in Nong Khayang District Network, Uthai Thani Province

Abstract

Introduction: This research is a quantitative study. Its purpose was to explore theknowledge, the attitude, the relationship between knowledge and attitude, and the glycemic control behavior of diabetic patients in Nong KhaYang District Network, Uthai Thani Province. The samples consisted of 281 diabetic patients living in Nong Khayang District. The instrument used in the study was a questionnaire on personal profile, a questionnaire on knowledge of diabetes and glycemic control, a questionnaire on glycemic control attitude, and a questionnaire on glycemic control behaviorto investigate the relationship among factors including knowledge, attitude, and glycemic control behaviors using descriptive statistics and Pearson's coefficient.

Results: The research found that patients with diabetes had a high level of knowledge and attitude. Knowledge was found to be associated with glycemic control behavior (r = 0.262, p-value < 0.05). Attitude had no relationship with glycemic control behavior.

Conclusion: The glycemic control behavior of diabetic patients in Nong Khayang District Network, Uthai Thani Province, who were knowledgeable about diabetes and glycemic control was high. The results of this study can be used by nurses and health workers as a guideline forfor health care planning to provide care for diabetic patients more effectively.