Self-efficacy in elderly with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Autor(a) principal: Sousa,Mariana Campos de
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Malaquias,Bruna Stephanie Sousa, Chavaglia,Suzel Regina Ribeiro, Ohl,Rosali Isabel Barduchi, Paula,Fabiana Fernandes Silva de, Silva,Karina Santos da, Santos,Álvaro da Silva
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672020001500152
• topic: Elderly; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Self-efficacy; Knowledge; Attitude

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the self-efficacy of elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus and the relationship with sociodemographic, clinical, knowledge, and attitude variables. Method: a cross-sectional quantitative study conducted with 256 elderly people enrolled in Family Health Strategies. Data were obtained through interviews. Descriptive statistical analysis and multiple linear regression model were performed (p <0.05). Results: female, 69.95-year mean age, white skin color, 4-7 years of schooling, living with a partner, retirees, low individual monthly income, 6 to 15 years of illness, Catholics, living with children (with or without spouse). The elderly’s low knowledge and negative attitude prevailed. Self-efficacy was associated with attitude and knowledge in the domains “General and Specific Diet”, “Physical Exercise” and “Blood Glucose”. Conclusion: self-efficacy investigations in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus management in the elderly are important and encourage treatment adherence.