Mediating Effect of Diabetes Acceptance on the Relationship between Social Support and Self-Care Behaviors in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Cross-sectional analysis reveals psychological adaptation enhances self-care behaviors through social support in type 2 diabetes patients.
Key Points
Individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes benefit from social support for self-care improvement.
Healthcare professional support positively impacts diabetes acceptance, enhancing self-care outcomes.
Cross-sectional design using structural equation modeling assessed data from 120 patients and validated outcomes.
These findings highlight the need for interventions integrating psychological and educational support for better self-management.] During the early stages.