Table 2

Numbers and proportions of the sample and self-care behaviors

Self-care behaviorsGood n (%)Moderate n (%)Poor n (%)
Nutrition64 (34)92 (48.9)32 (17.0)
Physical activity exercise14 (7.4)21 (11.2)153 (81.4)
Taking medicine156 (83.0)22 (11.7)10 (5.3)
Blood sugar self-monitoring4 (2.1)6 (3.2)178 (94.7)
Blood sugar self-assessment35 (18.6)42 (22.3)111 (59.0)
Self-care to reduce complications42 (22.3)62 (33.0)84 (44.7)
Managing emotion and psychological state58 (30.9)52 (27.7)78 (41.5)
Overall self-care behaviors
Max = 121, min = 68, mean = 93, SD = ±13
14 (7.4)88 (46.8)86 (45.7)

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