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Influence Of Health Beliefs On Diabetes Self-Care In Saudi Adults, Moudi Albargawi
Influence Of Health Beliefs On Diabetes Self-Care In Saudi Adults, Moudi Albargawi
Theses and Dissertations
The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DMT2) has increased among the adult population in Saudi Arabia. Many Saudi adults with DMT2 fail to follow the recommended daily self-care activities, increasing their risk for diabetes-related complications. Findings in the literature show that people’s health beliefs influence their self-care behaviors. However, limited studies were found to examine the association between the health beliefs of Saudi adults with DMT2 and their diabetes self-care. Therefore, the aim of this dissertation study was to examine the relationship between the health beliefs of adults in Saudi Arabia with DMT2 and their reported adherence to their …