Perception of social support by individuals with diabetes mellitus and foot ulcers

Acta Paulista de Enfermagem

Ana Laura Galhardo Figueira¹  Lílian Cristiane Gomes Villas Boas¹  Maria Cristina Foss De Freitas²  Milton César Foss²  Ana Emilia Pace² 

[1] ,Universidade de São PauloRibeirão Preto SP ,Brazil

关键词: Diabetes mellitus;    Diabetic Foot;    Social Support;    Diabetes mellitus;    Pé diabético;    Apoio social;    Diabetes mellitus;    Pie diabético;    Apoyo social;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0103-21002012000800004

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of social support and the relationship of sociodemographic, clinical and metabolic control variables in individuals with diabetes mellitus and foot ulcers in an outpatient unit. METHODS: A quantitative cross-sectional approach was carried out using a social support network inventory. RESULTS: Participants had a high perception of social support; family and health professionals were identified as the main support sources. Fasting plasma glucose values were directly related with social support. CONCLUSION: Family members were identified as the main support source, which emphasizes their importance in the health care process.

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