Health literacy and self-care behaviours in Indian diabetic patients: A study across cultural zones
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 422
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Assessing the co-relation between health literacy levels and the self-care behaviours of diabetic patients in different cultural zones of India
研究概览
简要总结
Aims & objectives:
Aim: To investigate the relationship between health literacy and self-care behaviours among Indian diabetic patients across various cultural zones in India.
Objectives:
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To assess the health literacy levels of diabetic patients in different cultural zones of India.
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To evaluate the self-care behaviours of diabetic patients in these zones.
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To examine the correlation between health literacy and self-care behaviours.
Detailed description of procedure/processes:
The objective of the study has been established with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A sample size of 422 participants was determined using the appropriate formula. The study employs an online survey format incorporating two questionnaires, namely HLS-IND-Q16 and SDSCA, which have been combined. The HLS-IND-Q16 questionnaire focuses on various aspects of health literacy among diabetic patients, including access to health information, the ability to find reliable health information, and active health management. Each domain is scored independently, with higher scores indicating better health literacy. The SDSCA questionnaire assesses self-care behaviors related to diet, exercise, blood sugar testing, foot care, and medication adherence.
Data collection will be conducted through multiple social media channels to ensure a diverse representation across cultural zones in India. Collected data will then be analyzed using Jamovi
software, with correlation analysis between health literacy and self-care practices performed using the Spearman correlation coefficient. Subsequently, the results of the HLS-IND-Q16 and SDSCA assessments will be interpreted, highlighting differences in health literacy and self-care behaviors across different cultural zones. Finally, the study will discuss the implications of these findings for tailoring diabetes management strategies to diverse cultural contexts in India.
Statistical methods: Descriptive statistics and Inferential statistics analysis
Tools used:
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-IND-Q16)
Summary Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire (SDSCA)
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 99.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Patients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (Type 2) Age 18 years and above People who can read and comprehend the English language.
- •Indian nationals who are permanent residents of India.
排除标准
- •Patients with severe cognitive impairment or mental health conditions that may affect their ability to participate Patients who are unable to read or understand the questionnaire in English Patients with Diabetes other than Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- •Patients not willing to give consent.
结局指标
主要结局
Assessing the co-relation between health literacy levels and the self-care behaviours of diabetic patients in different cultural zones of India
时间窗: 8 weeks
次要结局
- Assessing the perception of the participant’s health literacy level regarding diabetes mellitus (type 2)(8 weeks)
研究者
Dr Revanth Jai Saran S
Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal