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Salud Pública de México
Print version ISSN 0036-3634
Abstract
VILLALOBOS, Aremis et al. Medical care and self-care actions in people living with diabetes, according to socioeconomic level. Salud pública Méx [online]. 2019, vol.61, n.6, pp.876-887. Epub Apr 21, 2021. ISSN 0036-3634. https://doi.org/10.21149/10546.
Objective:
To characterize medical care and self-care actions in a population with diabetes in locations smaller than 100 000 inhabitants
Materials and methods:
With information from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 100k (Ensanut 100k), two logistic regression models were obtained: not performing five basic actions in the last consultation and not taking priority self-care actions.
Results:
Having low schooling, belonging to the low economic stratum, and speaking indigenous language, increase the probability of not taking self-care actions. On the contrary, as age increases, the chances of self-care are reduced by 3%. Belonging to an indigenous household and the low tercile, increases the chances that health personnel will not perform the five basic actions during the consultation.
Conclusions:
It is essential that a diabetes control program be established that includes patient education and update courses for medical staff
Keywords : diabetes; medical care; self care.