The effect of insight level of adult patients with type 2 diabetes on health behaviors according to the health belief model

Aim The aim of the present research was to investigate the efect of insight level of adult patients with type 2 diabetes on healthcare behaviors according to the Health Belief Model. Subject and methods This research used a cross-sectional design. Sample size was determined using G-Power. A systematic sampling method was used. The Socio-demographic Characteristics Form, Insight Scale and Health Belief Model Scale in patients with diabetes were used as data collection tools. The data were collected through telephone. The t-test, one-way variance, correlation and regression analyses were carried out. Results It was detected that patients with a diferent chronic disease and those who did not exercise created a signifcant diference on the levels of the Health Belief Model Scale. A positive correlation was detected between the self-acceptance sub-dimension which is one of the sub-dimensions of the Insight Scale, and the health belief model total score, the perceived severity, perceived beneft, and health-related activities sub-dimensions; a negative correlation was detected between the self-acceptance and the perceived obstacles sub-dimension. It was found that the same sub-dimension had a signifcantly positive efect on the Health Belief Model Scale. Conclusion The increase in self-acceptance level of the patients is associated with health beliefs and positive health behaviors. The positive efect of the increase in experience was detected on the health belief. It is believed that adequate training provided by nurses to newly diagnosed patients could provide the same efect