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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine self-care predictors in diabetic patients based on health belief model. MATERIALS whereas perceived barrier's has negative effect. Self-efficacy, perceived susceptibility and barriers were most powerful predictor respectively. CONCLUSION: The findings approved the efficiency of health belief model in prediction of self-care behaviors among diabetic patients. The findings realized the health belief model structure; therefore, it can be used as a framework for designing and implementing educational interventions in diabetes control plans.
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