title: Factors associated with successful completion of the chronic disease self-management program by adults with type 2 diabetes.
abstract: This study examines factors associated with completion (attendance ≥4 of 6 sessions) of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) by adults with type 2 diabetes. Patients with glycated hemoglobin ≥ 7.5 within 6 months were enrolled and completed self-report measures on demographics, health status, and self-care (n = 146). Significant differences in completion status were found for several self-care factors including healthful eating plan, spacing carbohydrates, frequent exercise, and general health. Completion was not influenced by race/ethnicity or socioeconomics. Results suggest better attention to exercise and nutrition at the start of CDSMP may be associated with completion, regardless of demographic subgroup.
authors: Department of Health Policy & Management, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX 77843-1266, USA. jwhelduser@srph.tamhsc.edu
authors: Janet W
authors: JW
authors: Helduser
authors: Jane N
authors: JN
authors: Bolin
authors: Ann M
authors: AM
authors: Vuong
authors: Darcy M
authors: DM
authors: Moudouni
authors: Dawn S
authors: DS
authors: Begaye
authors: John C
authors: JC
authors: Huber
authors: Marcia G
authors: MG
authors: Ory
authors: Samuel N
authors: SN
authors: Forjuoh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*