Predictor effect of Locus Of Control (LOC) on self-care activities and metabolic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes
PEERJ, vol.4, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 4
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.7717/peerj.2722
- Journal Name: PEERJ
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Keywords: Type 2 diabetes, Turkey, Self-care activities, Locus of control, A1c, Nursing
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background. Previous studies have examined the role of individuals' personal characteristics in diabetes management and used the locus of control theory to assess adherence to a diabetes management regimen. These studies have emphasized that having internal locus of control may be a protective factor in diabetes management.