ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2024
Exploring the self-efficacy of patients with diabetes: its role as a predictor of diabetes management and well-being.
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- Power Within: a meta-analysis of the roles of self-efficacy in type 2 diabetes self-care and glycaemic control.BMJ public health · 2026Review
- Dermatological manifestations and skin care practices associated with self-efficacy among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia: a multicenter study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Confidence to Self-Manage in Diabetes: An All-Wales Cross-Sectional Population Study.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Article
- Determinants of Glycemic Control Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2026Article
- Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among traumatic patients admitted to Aseer Central Hospital, Aseer Region, Abha, Saudi Arabia: cross-sectional study.BMC endocrine disorders · 2025Article
- Assessment of self-efficacy, quality of life, and well-being of patients with diabetes mellitus in Alqunfudah, Saudi Arabia.BMC endocrine disorders · 2025Article
- Awareness and attitude of using telemedicine among diabetic; a cross-sectional survey in Asser region, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Exploring the Self-Efficacy of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Assessment Focusing on a Low-Income, Less-Educated Community of Quetta City, Pakistan.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Article
- A health promotion model approach in exploring self-management and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: the moderating effects of self-efficacy and social support.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2025Article
- Impact of Antepartum Case-Based Learning on Glycemic Control and Self-Management Skills in Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Patient-Centered Non-Parallel Quasi-Experimental Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Self-efficacy, Self-regulation, and Barriers to Dietitian-led Nutrition Counseling: Qualitative Interviews with Adults with Diabetes in the United Arab Emirates.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
Background: Self-efficacy is a popular psychological concept that refers to an individual's perception or belief in his ability to perform specific actions. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of self-efficacy, measured using the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale (SEM6S) questionnaire, for diabetes management and overall well-being in patients with diabetes. Subject and methods: An anonymous online cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the self-efficacy of diabetic patients in the Asser region of Saudi Arabia. The participants were requested to upload their most recent glycated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) measurements taken in the last three months, which helped in the accurate categorization of their diabetes as either controlled or uncontrolled. We used the valid Arabic version of the SEM6S and WHO-5 well-being questionnaires to assess patient self-efficacy and well-being. Results: A cohort of 342 patients was enrolled in the study, 67.25% were married, their mean age was 43.17 ± 17.61 years, and 52.69% had university-level or higher education. Among the participants, 46.0% exhibited well-being, while 24.9% reported poor well-being, including 9.4% who were identified as experiencing depression. The mean scores of self-efficacy and well-being were significantly higher among those with controlled diabetes versus uncontrolled diabetes (40.86 ± 13.26 vs. 36.48 ± 13.26) and (67.35 ± 21.22 vs. 60.93 ± 25.05), respectively. The predictors of glycemic control were self-efficacy [Odds ratio (OR)=1.03 (95%CI, 1.01-1.06, Conclusions: The study reveals that non-modifiable and modifiable factors, including self-efficacy, play a crucial role in diabetes control. The study recommends providing targeted educational interventions, using different social media platforms, psychosocial support programs, and inclusive healthcare policies to improve diabetes control and mental well-being among diabetic patients.
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