Self-care in type 2 diabetes and its relationship with sex, age, adherence, health habits and knowledge
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Status: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de Publicación: | 2025 |
| Beskrivelse: | Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition with high prevalence and significant impact on quality of life. Self-care practices are essential to prevent complications, particularly among working populations. Objective: To identify self-care practices among employees of a public university in Costa Rica diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Methods: An online survey was administered between June and October 2024 to individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (n=111). The questionnaire explored behaviors related to diet, physical activity, treatment adherence, foot care, and disease knowledge. Results: Women reported greater engagement in self-care behaviors and demonstrated higher levels of knowledge about the condition. Participants aged 50 years and older showed higher adherence to treatment and more consistent medical follow-up. Conclusion: Strengthening self-care promotion strategies targeted at employees with type 2 diabetes under 50 years of age and men is a priority for preventing complications and supporting long-term disease management. |
| País: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Institution: | Universidad Estatal a Distancia |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Sprog: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/6024 |
| Online adgang: | https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/6024 |
| Palabra clave: | diabetes tipo 2 autocuidado promoción de la salud estilo de vida salud ocupacional type 2 diabetes self-care health promotion lifestyle occupational health |