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Purpose:
To investigate the nature of diabetes (health deviation) self-care in youths with IDDM and to relate diabetes self-care to metabolic control, perceived health status, and general (universal) self-care.
Method:
Thirty seven youths with IDDM between the ages of 11-19 completed the Diabetes Self-Care Practices Instrument, Denyes Self-Care Practice Instrument, and Denyes Health Status Instrument. Metabolic control was measured by glycosylated hemoglobin. Data were analyzed by correlational analysis.
Results:
Diabetes self-care was positively related to general (universal) self-care, health status, and metabolic control.
Conclusions:
Results of the study provide clear direction for ongoing assessment and teaching of diabetes self-care in youths with IDDM.
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