Table 2 Distribution of responses to the health belief instrument in patients with type 2 diabetes T2DM. n = 336
Items | n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Agree | Not sure | Disagree | |
1. I think my diabetes is controlled. | 99 (30) | 156 (46) | 81 (24) |
2. I think that if my glucose is out of control I have the risk of suffering from some complication of diabetes. | 275 (82) | 34(10) | 27 (8) |
3. I think that if I have any complication of diabetes it could be serious. | 299 (89) | 25 (7) | 12 (4) |
4. I believe that being overweight puts me at risk for the complications of diabetes. | 312 (92) | 12 (4) | 12 (4) |
5. I believe that having high blood cholesterol can cause health problems. | 308 (92) | 22 (6) | 6 (2) |
6. I consider that I follow a diet that allows me to take care of my diabetes. | 125 (37) | 131 (39) | 80 (24) |
7. I think it is very difficult to reach a healthy weight. | 155 (46) | 82 (24) | 99 (30) |
8. I think that a poor diet is likely to lead to the development of diabetes complications. | 317 (94) | 11 (4) | 8 (2) |
9. I believe that exercise helps take care of my glucose levels (blood sugar). | 314 (93) | 16 (5) | 6 (2) |
10. I think I would lose weight if I had fewer occupations in the day. | 102 (30) | 98 (29) | 136 (41) |
11. I think that due to lack of exercise I can develop complications of diabetes. | 281 (84) | 33 (10) | 22 (6) |
12. I believe that because of my daily activities it is difficult for me to follow an exercise program. | 149 (44) | 61 (18) | 126 (38) |
13. I believe that due to lack of time it is difficult for me to stick to a diet for my diabetes. | 165 (49) | 61 (18) | 110 (33) |
14. I consider that I have the support of my family to follow a diet that controls my diabetes. | 258 (77) | 38 (11) | 40 (12) |
15. I think I need more income to follow a diet that controls my diabetes. | 152 (45) | 65 (19) | 119 (35) |