The aim of the study was to assess the health promotion behaviour of type 2 diabetic patients. Background: Diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent and a key healthcare problem throughout the world. Health promotion behaviour is known to be a major component in managing type 2 diabetes. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 60 samples using purposive sampling technique. Sociodemographic and clinical proforma, health promotion behaviour questionnaire were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16. Results: The study revealed that only 15% of samples had adequate health promotion behaviours. Health promotion behaviour is associated with occupation, duration of diabetes, and family history of diabetes.
Conclusion:The practice of health promotion behaviour varies among patients, individually tailored interventions and motivation is needed.
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