Evaluation of the Effect of Training on the Health Literacy, Self-Care, and HbA1c of Type 2 Diabetic Patients

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Journal: Journal of Medical Library and Information Science Year:2024 | Volume:5 | Issue:1 Page(s): 1-12

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Evaluation of the Effect of Training on the Health Literacy, Self-Care, and HbA1c of Type 2 Diabetic Patients

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Health

literacy

Diabetes

mellitus

Training HbA1c Self-care Clinical

librarian

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Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes is a significant Health problem. Improving Health literacy helps control complications in people with type 2 Diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the impact of training on Health literacy, self-care, and HbA1c blood tests of people with type 2 Diabetes.

Methods: A semi-experimental study was conducted with a group before and after the intervention. Two hundred thirty-two patients from Tafihan Medical Center, Shiraz, Iran, were selected based on criteria. A clinical librarian conducted a three-month education. HELIA and SDSCA questionnaires measured Health literacy, self-care, and HbA1c. Descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon test analyzed the data.

Results: Before the intervention, the Health literacy of most of the participants was insufficient (46.1%). While after the intervention, the Health literacy of most of the participants improved to an adequate level (52.2%). The HbA1c mean was 8.49±1.01 before and 6.88±1.42 after the intervention. The self-care average was 47.5 before the intervention and 96.7 after the intervention. Before the intervention, the self-care level was 53.9% semi-optimal, and after the intervention, it was 79.3% optimal. Statistical tests on changes were significant. Improved Health literacy enhances self-care and HbA1c in type 2 Diabetes patients.

Conclusion: Providers must assess Health literacy and develop interventions to enhance the Health of type 2 diabetic patients, as Health literacy influences self-care and HbA1c control. Health literacy should be crucial to education and Healthcare in order to improve outcomes.

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