Objective: Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem worldwide. The diabetes self-care behavior is an effective strategy to control diabetes. The study aimed to investigate the predictors of self-care behavior based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) among type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 390 diabetic patients referred to Hamadan D...

objective: type 2 diabetes is amongst the most common chronic illnesses in iran. its prevalence is increasing and it has significant economic importance. the aim of this study was to estimate direct therapeutic and non-therapeutic costs of type 2 diabetes patients referred to the diabetes research center of yazd in 2012. materials and methods: this cross-sectional study was carried out on 250 t...

Background: With regard to the particularly high prevalence, cost, and number of disabilities associated with diabetes, increasing patients’ knowledge and skills for managing the disease can help minimize the risks of complications. Objective: The present study aimed to design and evaluate a mobile-based application with which patients with type 2 diabete...

continuous telemetric ecg monitoring     soltanzadeh l 1 , taheria 2 , reabiee m 3 *     received: 29 may , 2013 accepted: 9 aug , 2013     abstract   background & aims : diabetes mellitus is becoming a major public health problem. telecare can improve the quality of diabetes care by altering the caring environment and care delivery process.   the electrocardiogram (ecg) is the recording of the...

Background: Sense of self-efficacy prepares an appropriate framework for self-care behaviors. Aim: This study aimed at investigating the effect of an educational intervention program based on Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory (SET) on self-care, self-efficacy, and blood sugar levels in mothers with pre-diabetes during pregnancy. Method: </stron...

Objective: Traditional health care systems were not capable to face successfully with chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus. In this regard, the Chronic Care Model or CCM was created to promote quality of care. The aim of this study was to examine whether establishment of chronic care model, with focus on diabetic patients, has led to clinically significant outcomes in Iran. Materials a...

Background : Self-care is considered as an important process in to control diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the self care and its influencing factors in diabetic patients in Khorramabad city. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study 80 patients with type 2 diabetes, a‌dmitted to hospitals diabetes clinic and urban health care centers and an endocrinologist...