Associations between having an informal caregiver, social support, and self-care among low-income adults with poorly controlled diabetes

Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 239 - 250
Published: Feb 20, 2017
Abstract
Objective To determine whether the presence of an informal caregiver and the patient’s level of social support are associated with better diabetes self-care among adults with poorly controlled diabetes. Methods Cross-sectional study using baseline data from 253 adults of age 30–70 with poorly controlled diabetes. Participants who reported receiving assistance with their diabetes from a friend or family member in the past month were classified as...
Paper Details
Title
Associations between having an informal caregiver, social support, and self-care among low-income adults with poorly controlled diabetes
Published Date
Feb 20, 2017
Volume
13
Issue
4
Pages
239 - 250
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