BACKGROUND To examine whether the social adaptability index (SAI) alone or components of the index provide a better explanatory model for self-care and diabetes outcomes. METHODS Six hundred fifteen patients were recruited from two primary care settings. A series of multiple linear regression models were run to assess (1) associations between the SAI and diabetes self-care/outcomes, and (2) a...

Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632002, Tamil Nadu, India; [email protected] © The National Medical Journal of India 2009 INTRODUCTION Healthcare in India is at the cross-roads. The increased cost of healthcare is often a major reason for indebtedness among the lower socioeconomic strata of society. The urban-centric nature of our current health systems makes...

background:diabetic foot affects more than 25% of diabetic patients and finally up to 20% of cases result in amputation. the most important factor resulting in severe complications or even death is lack of self-care. health locus of control has been introduced as one of health factors and predicting factors of self-care. this research was performed for analyzing the correlation between self-car...

background: maternal health care utilization continues to focus on the agenda of health care planners around the world, with high attention being paid to the developing countries. the devastating effect of maternal death at birth on the affected families is untold. this study examines the utilization of obstetric care in the democratic republic of congo. we have used the nationally representati...

During the past 15 years, the curriculum content for nonprescription medication and self-care therapeutics has expanded significantly. Self-care courses ranging from stand-alone, required courses to therapeutic content and skills laboratories, have evolved in colleges and schools of pharmacy to accommodate rapid changes related to nonprescription medications and to meet the needs of students. T...

Introduction Importance of Patient Self-Management Education Components of Asthma Education Asthma Self-Management Education for Adults Asthma Self-Management Education for Children Patient Considerations When Planning Asthma Education Age Culture and Health Beliefs Health Literacy Access to Care Psychosocial Factors Setting Provider Factors Does Asthma Education Reduce the Cost of Asthma Care?...