Buddhist Values are Associated with Better Diabetes Control in Thai Patients

Sowattanangoon, Napaporn; Kochabhakdi, Naipinich; Petrie, Keith J.

doi:10.2190/pm.38.4.g

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“…The internal consistency of the four instruments in both the pilot and final study was found to be relatively high; the alpha coefficients for DSMQ were 0.73 and 0.94. The alpha coefficient of the pilot study was slightly lower but the final study result was higher than the alpha coefficient found by [9] Schmitt et al. (2013) (0.84) and is still considered acceptable.…”

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“…Thai DM researchers developed the Buddhism Value Questionnaire (BVQ) in 2008 to examine the associations of Buddhist values with medication and dietary self-care, healthcare use, and HbA1c level among Thai T2DM patients. The original study found that Buddhist values may promote positive self-care behaviors among Thai people with T2DM [9]. The BVQ contains seven items about beliefs in Buddhist teaching and practices and could be rated from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (A great deal) based on their adherence to those practices.…”

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“…It was evident that both Western medicine and Thai religious culture influenced the way that a person with DM understands the cause of his or her DM, as well as how he/she lives and manages with the disease in Thailand. Thai adults with T2DM who showed higher Buddhist values had higher engagement in medication and dietary self-care and health care use, and lower A1C levels [9]. In this study, Buddhist values are defined as beliefs and attitudes in Buddhist teachings, chanting, meditation and mindfulness to relieve stress and anxiety.…”

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The moderating effect of social cognitive factors on self-management activities and HbA1c in Thai adults with type-2 diabetes

Thojampa

Mawn

2017

International Journal of Nursing Sciences

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Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a serious chronic disease. Self-management strategies help persons with DM make choices which will develop skills needed to reach their goal of blood glucose control and allow them to be successful in reaching goals. Objective To examine the impact of self-management activities on HbA1c for persons with DM and to examine the impact of social support, self-efficacy and Buddhist values as moderators on the relationship between the self-management activities and HbA1c. Method This study is a cross-sectional design. The sample included 401 Thai adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, aged 20–65 years old who had at least one HbA1c test in the last three months were recruited. Participants completed four questionnaires to measure self-management activities, as well as self-efficacy, Buddhist values and social support as moderating factors on self-management activities and HbA1c. Results The self-management activities were negatively associated (β = −2.05, p ≤ 0.001) with HbA1c. The Social support, self-efficacy and Buddhist values had a significant interaction effect between selfmanagement activities and HbA1c (β = −0.97, p ≤ 0.05, β = −0.18, p ≤ 0.05 and β = −2.76, p ≤ 0.001). Conclusion The diabetes self-management activities were more strongly associated with HbA1c under conditions of high social support, self-efficacy and health beliefs with Buddhist values. Future interventions for T2DM self-management programs should incorporate mechanisms to measure and support these factors.

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The moderating effect of social cognitive factors on self-management activities and HbA1c in Thai adults with type-2 diabetes

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Mawn

2017

International Journal of Nursing Sciences

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“…[7] On the other hand, stronger Buddhist values have been associated with better diabetes self-care including diet, medications, and doctor visits and better glycemic control in some populations. [8]…”

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Diabetes management and the buddhist philosophy: Toward holistic care

Kalra

Priya

Grewal³

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Indian J Endocr Metab

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Buddhist philosophy is a way of life that transcends the borders of religion and focuses on the alleviation of suffering. The core teaching of Buddha was the Four Noble Truths: there is suffering, suffering is caused by clinging and ignorance, there is a way out of suffering and that way is the Noble Eightfold Path. The medical analogy in diabetes care would include identification of diabetes, understanding its etiopathogenesis, and how prognosis can be improved with appropriate care and management of this chronic disorder. Gaining awareness about the cause of illness and conducting our lives in a manner that nourishes and maintains long-term good health leads to improved outcomes for individuals living with diabetes and improve their overall well-being. The Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism constitutes of right view, right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. These elements of the Eightfold Path can be taken as guiding principles in diabetes care. Buddhist meditation techniques, including mindfulness meditation-based strategies, have been used for stress reduction and management of chronic disorders such as chronic pain, depression, anxiety, hypertension, and diabetes. In this article, we focus on how Buddhist philosophy offers several suggestions, precepts, and practices that guide a diabetic individual toward holistic health.

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“…Recent most of studies revealed unsatisfactory internal consistency for the revised scale with Cronbach’s αs lower than .70 (Costa, Pereira, & Pedras, 2012; Janzen Claude, Hadjistavropoulos, & Friesen, 2014; Kroese, Adriaanse, & De Ridder, 2012; Kroese, Adriaanse, Vinkers, van de Schoot, & de Ridder, 2014; Trouilloud & Regnier, 2013; Weinger et al, 2005), limiting the utility of the revised tool. Nevertheless, the revised SDSCA has been translated into cross-cultural versions, such as Chinese, Tai, Korean, Turkish, Arabic, Portuguese, and Maltese (Choi et al, 2011; Cosansu & Erdogan, 2014; Gao et al, 2013; Gatt & Sammut, 2008; Gucciardi, Demelo, Lee, & Grace, 2007; Jarab, Alqudah, Mukattash, Shattat, & Al-Qirim, 2012; Kav et al, 2010; Keeratiyutawong, Hanucharurnkul, Eramo Melkus, Panpakdee, & Vorapongsathorn, 2006; Navicharern, 2012; Nyunt, Howteerakul, Suwannapong, & Rajatanun, 2010; Shi, Ostwald, & Wang, 2010; Sowattanangoon, Kochabhakdi, & Petrie, 2008; Tang, Pang, Chan, Yeung, & Yeung, 2008; Vivienne Wu et al, 2008; Wu, Courtney, et al, 2007; Wu, Huang, et al, 2011; Xu et al, 2008). But, most cross-cultural versions did not achieve acceptable internal consistency, especially for diet subscale (Choi et al, 2011; Cosansu & Erdogan, 2014; Gatt & Sammut, 2008; Gucciardi et al, 2007; Kav et al, 2010; Tang et al, 2008; Xu et al, 2008).…”

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Measuring Self-Care in Persons With Type 2 Diabetes

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et al. 2015

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This systematic review examines the characteristics and psychometric properties of the instruments used to assess self-care behaviors among persons with type 2 diabetes. Electronic databases were searched for relevant studies published in English within the past 20 years. Thirty different instruments were identified in 75 articles: 18 original instruments on type 2 diabetes mellitus self-care, 8 translated or revised version, and 4 not specific but relevant to diabetes. Twenty-one instruments were multidimensional and addressed multiple dimensions of self-care behavior. Nine were unidimensional: three focusing exclusively on medication taking, three on diet, one on physical activity, one on self-monitoring of blood glucose, and one on oral care. Most instruments (22 of 30) were developed during the last decade. Only 10 were repeated more than once. Nineteen of the 30 instruments reported both reliability and validity information but with varying degrees of rigor. In conclusion, most instruments used to measure self-care were relatively new and had been applied to only a limited number of studies with incomplete psychometric profiles. Rigorous psychometric testing, operational definition of self-care, and sufficient explanation of scoring need to be considered for further instrument development.

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Buddhist Values are Associated with Better Diabetes Control in Thai Patients

Abstract: Buddhist values may promote diabetes self-care among Thai patients. Further research is needed to evaluate the relationship of Buddhist values to diabetes-specific health behaviors and neuroendocrine outcomes.

Cited by 8 publications

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The moderating effect of social cognitive factors on self-management activities and HbA1c in Thai adults with type-2 diabetes

The moderating effect of social cognitive factors on self-management activities and HbA1c in Thai adults with type-2 diabetes

Diabetes management and the buddhist philosophy: Toward holistic care

Measuring Self-Care in Persons With Type 2 Diabetes

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