Social Support for Thai Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Case-Control Study
Thin Nyein Nyein Aung1,2, Ei Thinzar Khin3, Saiyud Moolphate4
1Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity : Targets and Therapy
|October 17, 2024
Summary
Thai patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) experience higher social support than those without the condition. This highlights the potential of social networks and family involvement in T2DM self-management and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Science
Background:
- Non-communicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), are a leading cause of mortality in Thailand.
- Social support, leveraging Thailand's strong social networks and kinship, presents a low-cost approach for T2DM self-management.
- Limited evidence exists on social support's role in T2DM prevention and control within the Thai context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate social support among T2DM patients compared to non-diabetic individuals in Thailand.
- To identify determinants associated with social support in T2DM patients.
Main Methods:
- An observational case-control study was conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2019-2020).
- 300 participants (150 T2DM cases, 150 controls) were recruited based on diagnosis status.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable Robust regression analysis.
Main Results:
- Approximately 96.7% of T2DM patients reported good social support.
- T2DM showed a significant positive association with social support.
- Positive associations were found between social support and family mealtimes, and increasing age. BMI and family history of T2DM were negatively associated.
Conclusions:
- Thai T2DM patients exhibit higher social support compared to controls, potentially from peer groups or family.
- Future research should explore behavioral interventions involving family and peers to enhance lifestyle modification and disease management.
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