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COVID-19-specific diabetes worries amongst diabetic patients: The role of social support and other co-variates
Author Affiliations
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies, Jahangirnagar University, University of Chittagong, Anglia Ruskin University
Published InPrimary care diabetes
Year2021
Citations44
Abstract
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every individual’s life. It has been shown that mortality in people with underlying diseases including diabetes has been very high. The present study aimed to measure diabetes related worries (outcome) and their associations with social support and lifestyle (exposures) amongst people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was completed by 928 respondents (>18 years) between 15-11-2020 and 12-12-2020. The questionnaire comprised four sections: socio-demographic details, diabetic-related worries, social support, and behavioral changes due to COVID-19. Descriptive statistics, correlations and hierarchical regression analysis were performed in the study. Results Data from 928 respondents (51.61% male; mean age = 52.48 [SD = 11.76]; age range = 18–86 years) were analyzed. The…
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