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Enfermería Global
On-line version ISSN 1695-6141
Abstract
GOUVEIA-BEZERRA, Kimberly Mayara et al. Knowledge and self-efficacy in individuals with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Enferm. glob. [online]. 2023, vol.22, n.71, pp.68-109. Epub Nov 13, 2023. ISSN 1695-6141. https://dx.doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.553591.
Objective:
To analyze the knowledge and self-efficacy of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methodology:
A cross-sectional and quantitative study was conducted in a public hospital in Recife, PE, with 86 individuals with diabetes. Sociodemographic, clinical, and laboratory variables were analyzed, in addition to knowledge and self-efficacy in diabetes, using the Diabetes Knowledge Scale and the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale, respectively. Descriptive statistics and Student's t-test for independent samples were used to verify homogeneity and compare means.
Results:
Most patients were female, under 60, with low education, low income, and inadequate diabetes control. Insufficient knowledge and low self-efficacy prevailed. Sufficient knowledge positively interfered with self-efficacy regarding physical exercise, and insufficient knowledge interfered with self-efficacy for blood glucose control. Individuals were self-efficacious regardless of age.
Conclusion:
Individuals with diabetes have insufficient knowledge and low self-efficacy, and nurses need to consider these aspects when planning nursing interventions aimed at these persons to promote self-care.
Keywords : Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Knowledge; Self-efficacy; Health Promotion.