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Published on: July 10, 2017
Depression, self-esteem, diabetes care and self-care behaviors among middle-aged and older Mexicans
1Bio Med Gerontology Health, Brown University, Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research, Box G-S121-6, Providence, RI 02912-G, United States.
Aims:
Examine the associations of depression and self-esteem on self-care activities and care received among Mexicans with diabetes.
Methods:
Using data from the Mexican Nutrition and Health Survey 2012, logistic regression models were fit to test the associations between each self-care activity and diabetes care, and self-esteem and depression.
Results:
People with low self-esteem were less likely to follow a diet, but no other associations were found. Contrary to what was expected, there were no relationships between depression and quality of care received or self-care behaviors.
Conclusion:
Current findings support the importance of looking at mental health and emotional state among older adults with diabetes. Future studies should explore the relationship between different psychological barriers to proper diabetes management.
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