Illness perceptions, self-care practices, and glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients in Chiang Mai, Thailand

• Main Authors: Elisha Ngetich (Author), Chanapat Pateekhum (Author), Ahmar Hashmi (Author), Iliatha Papachristou Nadal (Author), Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish (Author), Mike English (Author), Orawan Quansri (Author), Nutchanart Wichit (Author), Sanjay Kinra (Author), Chaisiri Angkurawaranon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care, but no standard program exists in Thailand. Understanding current patterns of illness perceptions (concerns) and self-management practices among patients with diabetes in Thailand is vital to deve...