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KMID : 0922320080150020106
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2008 Volume.15 No. 2 p.106 ~ p.114
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Self-care Behavior and Metabolic Control in Diabetic Patients - Based on the 3rd National Health and Nutrition Survey -
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Baek Myung-Wha
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Abstract
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Purpose: We analyzed the self-care behavior and metabolic control rates in diabetic patients based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in Korea (2005).
Methods: The study group included 311 patients who were over 126 mg/dL on the FBS test. Data were analyzed using SPSS PC WIN 12.0.
Results: The average score of self-care behavior was points, and significantly different according to DM treatment status, disease duration (years), admission experiences (within 1 year) and education about DM. Glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides were decreased in self care subjects, but not significantly.
Conclusion: An educational program for diabetic patients would help maintain metabolic control rates to improve self-care behavior.
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KEYWORD
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Diabetics, Self care, Behavior
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