The Effect of Depression on Poor Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: The Mediating Roles of Self-Efficacy and Self-Management Behaviors

<b><i>Background:</i></b> High levels of depression and poor self-efficacy and self-management are associated with worse glycemic control, but the linkage and pathway between these variables are poorly understood. We conducted this study to investigate the hypothesis that self-efficacy and self-management mediate the influence of depression on poor glycemic control. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We...