Title: The relationship of self-efficacy and diagnostic tests in diabetic patients in Iran

Biography:

Raheleh Sabet Sarvestani has completed his PhD at the age of 31 years from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Singapore. She is working as a faculty member in Fasa University of Medical Sciences. She has published more than 15 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.  

Abstract

Background: Diabetes is a chronic disease that needs a special self-management program during the life. Self-efficacy is an essential aspect which promotes self-management behaviors that has a special role in treatment and control of complication in these patients. So, the purpose of this study was to assess self-efficacy and its relation to diagnostic test in diabetic patients.

Method: In a cross-sectional study, 100 diabetic patients were selected randomly. The score of self-efficacy was evaluated with diabetes management self-efficacy scale (DMSES) and FBS and HbA1c were gathered in the laboratory of a center. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and statistical significant level was set as 0.05.

Results: The score of self-efficacy were low in diabetes patients. There was significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and FBS and HbA1c (r = - 0.76). Also, statistical analysis t-test showed that there were significant differences between marital status and education with self-efficacy, as their significant value was <0.001.

Conclusion: Self-efficacy has a profound effect on diabetes control, so designing an appropriate program to improve self-efficacy in these patients is highly recommended. Nurses can have a critical role in designing such a long term program.