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KMID : 1199120080320010077
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Korean Diabetes Journal
2008 Volume.32 No. 1 p.77 ~ p.82
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Factors Influencing Adherence to Preventive Behavior on Chronic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
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Kim Soon-Gu
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Abstract
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Background: The prevalence of diabetes is steadily increasing in Korea. The increase of people with diabetes
will ultimately result in taking a turn for the worse, not only affecting the health of the people, but there
will be an increase of social finances. This study was aimed at investigating the factors influencing adherence
to preventive behavior on chronic complications of Diabetes Mellitus.
Methods: Data was collected by questionnaires from 332 diabetic patients who were visited out-patient
clinics, with 323 finally selected for the study. The data was analyzed by the SPSS program.
Results: The level of knowledge on chronic complications of Diabetes Mellitus was 18.02 points
space(maximum 24 points). The level of hardiness was 119.80 points(maximum 240 points). The level of
adherence to preventive behavior on chronic complications of Diabetes Mellitus was 49.11 points(maximum
75 points). The score of knowledge and hardiness showed a significant correlation with adherence to
preventive behavior on chronic complications of Diabetes Mellitus. The significant predictors influencing
adherence to preventive behavior were treatment, knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus, and hardiness.
Conclusion: This study suggests that treatment, knowledge, and hardiness are significant influencing factors
on adherence to preventive behavior on chronic complications of Diabetes Mellitus. The results of this study
will contribute to developing a program for people with diabetes.
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KEYWORD
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Adherence, Chronic Complications, Diabetes, Prevention
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