Key result
Tangible social support and education were associated with diabetes self-efficacy in Hispanic older adults.
Observational
In Hispanic older adults with diabetes, tangible social support and education are positively associated with diabetes self-efficacy.
May guide culturally sensitive support strategies; leaves open prospective effects on self-efficacy.
Although social support has been found to promote health and decrease depression in individuals with diabetes, little research has examined the kinds and sources of support. This descriptive correlational study examined the effects of diabetes-related tangible social support and depression on diabetes self-efficacy in Hispanic older adults. Participants were predominantly Puerto Rican, and many were depressed. Primary support needs included transportation and communication; family was the primary source of support. Variables associated with diabetes self-efficacy included tangible support and education. Understanding the relationship between diabetes tangible support, depression, and diabetes self-efficacy will help nurses adapt their care.
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Maren J. Coffman (2008) conducted an observational in Diabetes. Diabetes-related tangible social support and depression was evaluated on Diabetes self-efficacy. Tangible social support and education were associated with diabetes self-efficacy in Hispanic older adults.