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29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Resilience and Social Support Relate to Better Self-Care Behaviors in Diabetic Patients

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Mahzad Hojjat
    University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Alex da Costa Ferro
    University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Kristen Sethares
    University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Kristine Batty
    University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Anne Moyer
    Stony Brook University

Abstract

This study examined relationships between social support, resilience, and self-care behaviors of adults with type 2 diabetes. Higher levels of social support and resilience predicted improved self-care behaviors, e.g., better diet and more exercise. These results provide insight into factors that improve self-care behaviors of patients suffering from chronic illness.

Prevention

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