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Maricarmen Moreno-Tochihuitl1, Erika Lozada-Perezmitre1, Carmen Cruz-Rivera1
1Nursing Faculty, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla,México.
Type 2 Diabetes self-management improved in Mexican adults after a text message educational intervention. This intervention showed an increase in self-care skills for better glycemic control.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
- Health Education
Background:
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) prevalence is rising in Mexico.
- Effective glycemic control is crucial for preventing T2D complications.
- Self-management education is key for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot a text message-based educational intervention for T2D self-management.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on self-care skills in adults with T2D.
Main Methods:
- A pilot educational intervention using text messages was implemented.
- Adult participants with Type 2 Diabetes were enrolled.
- Self-care skills were assessed before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Participants initially reported low levels of T2D self-care skills.
- The intervention led to a significant increase in self-care skills.
- Text message delivery was utilized for the educational component.
Conclusions:
- Text message interventions can effectively enhance T2D self-management skills.
- This approach shows promise for improving glycemic control in T2D patients.
- Further research is warranted to explore scalability and long-term effects.
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