The role of social support in the self-management of diabetes mellitus among a Hispanic population
The role of social support in the self-management of diabetes mellitus among a Hispanic population
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DOI：
10.1046/j.0737-1209.2002.19310.x
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发表时间：
2002-05-01
影响因子：
2.1
通讯作者：
Woolley, S
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作者：
Gleeson-Kreig, J;Bernal, H;Woolley, S
糖尿病发病率的上升仍然是拉美裔美国人的主要健康问题。社会支持已经被发现是糖尿病自我管理的一个相关因素，然而，它还没有在西班牙裔社区内被探索。因此，对95名需要胰岛素的拉美裔成年人进行了这项横断面研究，以探索支持网络的组成、所需帮助的类型、对所获得支持的满意程度，以及社会支持和糖尿病自我管理之间的关系。总体而言，参与者拥有相当大的网络，主要由家庭成员组成。最需要援助的是涉及说英语的交通或互动，在这些领域提供的援助被认为非常令人满意。参与者最不满意的是他们在糖尿病相关的自我护理、个人护理和经济援助方面得到的帮助。社会支持与糖尿病自我管理的相关性不强。社区卫生护士必须意识到，这一群体的需求可能得不到令人满意的满足。他们应该为支持人员提供教育和资源，并认真评估支持网络，不仅是为了获得支持，而且是为了让人满意。还应努力为那些没有家人的人提供替代支持。
The rising incidence of diabetes mellitus continues to be a major health concern among Hispanic Americans. Social support has been found to be a relevant factor in diabetes self-management, however, it has not been explored within a Hispanic community. This cross-sectional study was therefore conducted with 95 insulin-requiring Hispanic adults to explore the composition of the support network, the type of assistance needed, the degree of satisfaction with support received, and the relationship between social support and diabetes self-management. Overall, the participants had fairly large networks, composed primarily of family members. The greatest need for assistance was associated with transportation or interactions that involved speaking English, and the assistance offered in these areas was viewed as highly satisfactory. Participants were least satisfied with the help they received for diabetes-related self-care, personal care, and financial assistance. Social support was not strongly related to diabetes self-management. Community health nurses must be aware that this population may have needs that are unsatisfactorily met. They should provide education and resources for support persons and carefully evaluate the support network, not only for availability, but also for satisfaction. Effort should also be directed toward developing alternative support for those without available family.