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Table 4 Association between Family Behavioral Support and Summary Diabetes Self Care Activities

From: Do supportive family behaviors promote diabetes self-management in resource limited urban settings? A cross sectional study

Dependent Variable

Independent Variable

Regression Weight

S.E.

P

SDSCA

DFBC

.53

.216

.015

Praise for following diet

DFBC

1.00

  

Nag to check sugar levels

DFBC

.90

.146

< 0.001

Suggestions to take medicines in time

DFBC

.92

.163

< 0.001

Criticize for not exercising

DFBC

1.00

.152

< 0.001

Help adopt healthy lifestyle

DFBC

1.33

.180

< 0.001

Nag about following healthy diet

DFBC

1.48

.194

< 0.001

Argue about selfcare

DFBC

1.55

.195

< 0.001

Encourage physical activity

DFBC

1.06

.157

< 0.001

Plan family activities together

DFBC

1.04

.151

< 0.001

Congratulate for following exercise schedule

DFBC

.94

.143

< 0.001

Criticize for poor blood sugar control

DFBC

1.34

.176

< 0.001

Eats with the patient

DFBC

1.07

.177

< 0.001

Exercises with the patient

DFBC

.60

.110

< 0.001

Lets them sleep longer and compromise exercise

DFBC

.96

.147

< 0.001

Buys them sweets to overcome emergencies

DFBC

.60

.116

< 0.001

Eats non-diabetic foot for taste

DFBC

.82

.145

< 0.001

Healthy eating plan

SDSCA

1.00

  

Healthy eating behavior

SDSCA

.99

.051

< 0.001

Consumes fruits and vegetables

SDSCA

.02

.046

.649

Avoids fatty food

SDSCA

.14

.054

.007

Involves in physical activity

SDSCA

.18

.087

.038

Does regular recommended exercise

SDSCA

.17

.087

.044

Tests blood sugar parodically

SDSCA

.08

.036

.019

Blood tests done as advised by doctor

SDSCA

.31

.081

< 0.001

Inspection of the feet

SDSCA

.08

.065

.199

Inspection of inner aspects of shoes

SDSCA

.01

.044

.843

Smokes even 1 cigarette / other tobacco

SDSCA

−.01

.007

.164

  1. SDSCA Summary Diabetes Self Care Activities, DFBC Diabetes Family Behavior Checklist