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Slusher, Ida L. "SELF-CARE AGENCY AND SELF-CARE PRACTICE OF ADOLESCENTS." Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing 22, no. 1 (1999): 49–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/014608699265383.

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Stake-Nilsson, Kerstin, Silje Gustafsson, Kristina Tödt, Per Fransson, and Anna Efverman. "A Study of Self-Care Practice in Routine Radiotherapy Care: Identifying Differences Between Practitioners and Non-Practitioners in Sociodemographic, Clinical, Functional, and Quality-of-Life-Related Characteristics." Integrative Cancer Therapies 21 (January 2022): 153473542211303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15347354221130301.

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Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe self-care practice during radiotherapy for cancer and to identify potential differences between practitioners and non-practitioners of self-care regarding sociodemographic, clinical, functional, and quality-of-life-related characteristics. Methods: In this descriptive study, 439 patients (87% response rate) undergoing radiotherapy responded to a study questionnaire regarding self-care, sociodemographic, clinical (eg, experienced symptoms), functional, and quality-of-life-related characteristics. Results: Of the 439 patients, 189 (43%) practiced at least one self-care strategy, while 250 (57%) did not. In total, the patients described 332 self-care practices, resulting in 14 different categories of self-care strategies. The 5 most common indicators of practicing self-care were fatigue, general wellbeing, psychological symptoms, nausea, vomiting and improving physical condition. The 5 most common self-care strategies were physical activity, increased recovery, healthy eating, distraction, and skincare. Patients who were married, were older than 69, patients with less education than university education, patients undergoing a combination of internal and external radiotherapy, patients experiencing fewer than 8 symptoms, and better quality of life, practiced self-care to a lower extent than did other patients. Functional capacity did not differ between self-care practitioners and non-practitioners. Conclusion and Implications for Practice: Of the patients undergoing radiotherapy, slightly less than half practiced self-care during an ordinary week of radiotherapy. Because older and less-educated patients were less likely to practice self-care, cancer care practitioners should consider paying particular attention to helping such patients with their self-care practice.
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Menezes, Luciana Catunda Gomes, Maria Vilani Cavalcante Guedes, Roberta Meneses Oliveira, Shérida Karanini Paz de Oliveira, Lídia Stella Teixeira de Meneses, and Maria Euridéa de Castro. "Self-care practice of ostomy patients: contributions of the Orem’s theory." Rev Rene 14, no. 2 (2013): 301–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2013000200009.

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This study aimed to identify the conditioning factors to self-care practice of ostomy patients, and verify knowledge and practices on stoma care. Descriptive and qualitative study, referencing the Orem’s Self-Care Theory, carried out at the Ostomy Association of Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, in June and July 2007. We identified as the main conditioning factors for self-care: male, aged over 51 years, low education, from the capital city/metropolitan area, married, and with low family income. From the participants’ statements, emerged three categories: Learning to take care of stoma: education-support system; Stoma Care: knowledge and practices; and Difficulties found in the practice of self-care. It was concluded that ostomy patients require a multidimensional and individualized nursing care, which enables them to perform self-care effectively.
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Dwa, N., and B. Panthee. "Perceived self-efficacy and self-care practices among diabetic patients in a Tertiary Hospital, Nepal." Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology Association of Nepal 5, no. 1 (2021): 25–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v5i1.38801.

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Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem worldwide and Nepal is not an exception. Complications of DM are in rise which results in major disabilities and poor quality of life. But evidences show that adoption of self-care practices can prevent those complications leading a healthy and quality life. Self-care practice is closely related to self-efficacy. Thus, present study aimed to assess perceived self-efficacy and self-care practices and to examine relationship between perceived self-efficacy and self-care practice of patients with Diabetes. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study conducted in Patan Hospital among 100 patients was reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Committee. Samples were selected purposively and data was collected by face to face interview technique. Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale and self-care practice questionnaire was used to measure self-efficacy and self-care practice, respectively. Results: Fifty nine percent and 81% of participants had moderate level of perceived self-efficacy and good self-care practice, respectively. There was significant moderate positive (r=0.62, p<0.001) correlation between perceived self-efficacy and self-care practice even after controlling the variables (e.g. age, gender and participation in educational program regarding self-care). Conclusion: The self-efficacy of participants was moderate and self-care practice was good. However, self-care practice was very low on foot care and exercise. The significant positive relationship between perceived self-efficacy and self-care practice highlights the need for conducting educational activities for patients with DM to increase self-efficacy thereby increasing self-care practice.
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Poppa, Kristen. "Self-Care is Soul Care." Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care 12, no. 1 (2018): 50–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1939790918795633.

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At the heart of soul care is self-care. Being able to love God and love others is rooted in how we love ourselves. Each person’s understanding of self-care is informed by their personal belief system and their implementation practices. This article will provide a multi-phasic model that describes the self-care journey and focuses on how to implement self-care practices. A key distinction of this model is that it is used in an ongoing fashion. To avoid confusion between beliefs and practice, attention will be given to the decision-making process for self-care implementation. Specific activities that address the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational parts of people will be discussed. The article will also consider the nuances of assessing self-care and why it is important to value self-care, which is in keeping with the greatest commandments provided by Jesus in Mark 12:28–30.
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Malik, Numrah Shakeel, Muhammad Umair, and Iqraa Shakeel Malik. "Self Medication among Dental Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital, During COVID-19." Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association 31, no. 01 (2022): 43–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.25301/jpda.311.43.

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate trends in self-medication practices among dental patients during the period of lockdown. Self-medication or using drugs without prescription of a doctor is a common practice round the world since a long time. During lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic all the dental facilities were either closed or were only offering emergency-treatments, therefore lack of services led general population to the practice of self-medication. This should be taken in account for the health and safety of patients. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among the dental OPD patients visiting a tertiary care hospital post COVID-19 lockdown, from 20th September,2020 to 5th December 2020. Sample size was 451 and study participants were selected by convenient sampling technique. RESULTS: A total of 389 out of 451 patients self-medicated (383 females and 68 males). Most common reason was tooth ache (56.8%) followed by sensitivity of teeth (37.5%) and dental trauma (3.8%) was the least common reason. Hence, Pain relievers (68.5%) were used by most of the patients followed by antibiotics (35.5%). Prevalence was higher in patients of low socioeconomic status. Most of the patients thought self-medication practice to be acceptable. CONCLUSION: It was distressing that Self-medication practices among dental patients showed a remarkable increase during period of COVID-19 Pandemic as most of them had practiced self-medication, most commonly for relief from toothache. This issue, being a sensitive one needs to be given required consideration. KEYWORDS: Self-medication, COVID-19, pandemic, Dental OPD, Pain relievers, Tooth ache.
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Bloomquist, Kori R., Leila Wood, Kristin Friedmeyer-Trainor, and Hea-Won Kim. "Self-care and Professional Quality of Life: Predictive Factors among MSW Practitioners." Advances in Social Work 16, no. 2 (2016): 292–311. http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/18760.

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This study explored the effects of self-care practices and perceptions on positive and negative indicators of professional quality of life, including burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion satisfaction among MSW practitioners. Results reveal that while social workers value and believe self-care is effective in alleviating job-related stress, they engage in self-care on a limited basis. Findings indicate that MSW programs and employers do not teach social workers how to effectively engage in self-care practice. Various domains of self-care practice contribute differently to indicators of professional quality of life. This study sheds light on the under-studied relationship between social worker self-care and professional quality of life, provides insights into the types of activities practiced and not practiced by MSW practitioners, and identifies gaps between perceived value and effective teaching of self-care. Implications exist for social work educators and employers and the potential to support a healthier, sustainable workforce.
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Kyei, Gillian, Rachel Conroy, Reena Doshi, Pippa Oakeshott, and Sally Kerry. "Supporting self-care in general practice." British Journal of General Practice 57, no. 545 (2007): 995–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/096016407782605018.

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Levy, Mark L. "Self-care strategies for asthma." British Journal of General Practice 70, no. 694 (2020): 222–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgp20x709469.

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RUSSELL, ELIZABETH M., and ELAINE L. ILJON-FOREMAN. "Self-Care in Illness:a Review." Family Practice 2, no. 2 (1985): 108–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/2.2.108.

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JONES, ROGER. "Self-Care and Primary Care of Dyspepsia: A Review." Family Practice 4, no. 1 (1987): 68–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/4.1.68.

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Alftberg, Åsa, and Kristofer Hansson. "Introduction: Self-care Translated into Practice." Culture Unbound 4, no. 3 (2012): 415–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.3384/cu.2000.1525.124415.

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Mills, Jason. "Theoretical foundations for self-care practice." Progress in Palliative Care 29, no. 4 (2021): 183–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09699260.2021.1952415.

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Srnka, Quentin M. "Implementing a Self-Care-Consulting Practice." American Pharmacy 33, no. 1 (1993): 61–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0160-3450(15)30892-8.

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Bennett, Jody G. "Self-care nursing: Theory and practice." Patient Education and Counseling 9, no. 3 (1987): 303–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0738-3991(87)90011-5.

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Wrixon, Sarah. "Explanation prescribing: Self-care in practice." Practice Nursing 20, no. 8 (2009): 382–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2009.20.8.43655.

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Lito D. Mallillin, Leovigildo. "MINDFUL SELF-CARE DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE." Isagoge - Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 2, no. 4 (2022): 39–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.59079/isagoge.v2i4.113.

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The study is focused on mindful self-care development and practice as a guide to healthy lifestyle where it examines self-care and mindful development and practice among health care professionals. It also examines the challenges on mindful self-care development and practice among the respondents, and addresses self-care and mindful development and practice as guide to a healthy lifestyle. The research design employs the qualitative descriptive approach which deals with the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The participants of the study are the various health care professionals, and clinical psychologists from the various professional allies where it comprised ninety (90) respondents only. Results show that the study creates relaxation through their own hobbies, show to practice exercising their body and mind, show to acknowledge difficulties and challenges with passion and faith that they can surpass such situation, show that people are confident in expressing their thoughts and feelings, honestly of saying yes or no depends on the situation where they believe that in expressing their feelings would free them from any stress, show that most of them need a manageable time frame and maintenance for the support and structure, and show that they need to exercise thought of being calm because it is needed to maintain self-care development and support.
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Magaji, Hussaini Yusuf, Abdulgafar Lekan Olawumi, Tiri Titilope Ogunyele, Aishatu Idris Umar, Godpower Chinedu Michael, and Bukar Alhaji Grema. "Influence of Family Function on Self-care Practice among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in a Primary Care Clinic in Northern Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences 21, no. 2 (2024): 137–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/njbcs.njbcs_3_24.

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Abstract Context: Family function and self-care practices are important components of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) care to achieve good glycemic control, promote health, and prevent the early onset of complications. Aim: To determine the influence of perceived family functionality on the self-care practice of T2DM patients. Setting and Design: A cross-sectional study involving 241 patients aged ≥18 years who presented at the family medicine clinic. Methods and Materials: The family function was assessed using the family APGAR tool, while self-care practice was assessed using the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Assessment tool. Statistical Analysis: The Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used to determine the relationship between variables, self-care practice, and the determinants of self-care practice, respectively. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 56.6 ± 11.1 years; 161 (66.8%) were females. The proportion of those with highly functional families was 56%, while the prevalence of good self-care practices was 17.8%. Irregular clinic attendance (OR = 0.434, 95%CI = 0.23-0.82, P ≤ 0.001), BMI [underweight (OR = 9.325, CI = 1.635 – 53.182, P = 0.01), normal (OR = 2.729, CI = 1.203 – 6.188, P = 0.02)], good glycemic control (OR = 2.9, 95%CI = 1.48-5.80, P = 0.002), and moderately dysfunctional family (OR = 0.418, 95%CI = 0.19-0.93, P = 0.03) were the determinants of self-care practice among T2DM. Conclusion: The prevalence of highly functional families was high but with a very low level of self-care practice. Clinic attendance, BMI, good glycemic control, and family function were the determinants of self-care practice.
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Roussia, Soufiane, Priyalatha Muthu, and Rose Ekama Ilesanmi. "Self-care Management in Heart Failure Using Roy Adaptation Theory-guided Intervention in the United Arab Emirates." SAGE Open Nursing 9 (January 2023): 237796082311604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23779608231160484.

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Purpose To assess the knowledge and practice of self-care management among patients with heart failure (HF) after Roy adaptation theory-guided educational program. Methodology One group quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design of 30 purposively selected patients with HF was conducted. Outcomes were examined under three domains: knowledge, self-care maintenance, and monitoring pre- and post-intervention, using a validated instrument based on four adaptive modes of Roy's theory. Major results Most of the respondents were male (76.6%) and 56.7% were over 60 years of age. At the pretest, only 16.7% demonstrated adequate knowledge of self-care, and 76.7% reported poor practices in the domains of self-care maintenance and monitoring. Also, 90% scored poorly in self-care management. Knowledge of self-care practices increased at post-test (93.3%). There was a significant difference in knowledge ( t = 15.79, df = 29, p < .001) and practice ( t = 9.35, df = 29, p < .001) pre- and post-intervention. However, there was no significant association between selected demographic characteristics, knowledge, and self-care practice ( p > .05). Conclusion Knowledge and practice of self-care management are poor among patients with HF. However, theory-driven practice can enhance care and patients’ quality of life.
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Elnora P. Mendias, Michele C. Clark. "WOMEN'S SELF-PERCEPTION AND SELF-CARE PRACTICE: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY." Health Care for Women International 22, no. 3 (2001): 299–312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07399330120078.

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Mendias, Elnora P., Michele C. Clark, and Edilma B. Guevara. "WOMEN'S SELF-PERCEPTION AND SELF-CARE PRACTICE: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE DELIVERY." Health Care For Women International 22, no. 3 (2001): 299–312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/073993301300357214.

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Rozani, Moh. "Self-care and Related Factors in Hypertensive Patients: a Literature Review." DINAMIKA KESEHATAN JURNAL KEBIDANAN DAN KEPERAWATAN 10, no. 1 (2020): 266–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.33859/dksm.v10i1.419.

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Abstract Background: The practice of self-care for hypertensive patients from previous studies, obtained only using some of the variables related to self-care. Comprehensive self-care practices have not been found from previous studies so that the limitations in accessing and studying the practice of self-care carried out by hypertensive patients have not been fully comprehensive.Objective: Conduct a literature review to find out the variables of self-care practices and related factors that influence them.Methods: Literature search was carried out through CINAHL, DOAJ, and Pubmed databases and obtained 853 research articles and the completing examination of menus in research articles with a total of 538 articles. After that, the criteria and critical review phase were separated using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) format with a total 9 articles carried out in a literature review.Results: Self-care practices have variables that include low-salt diets, reduced caffeine consumption, limiting use tobacco, stress management, physical activity, weight management and increasing compliance with treatment regimens. Factors that influence the practice of self-care include gender, age, martial status, hypertension duration, knowledge, social support, and economic status.Conclusion: Self-care practice can be influenced by a variety of factors so it is suggested that further researchers be able to implement innovation intervention strategies needed to control related factors. Keywords: Hypertension, Related Factors, Self-care
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M.A., Aina, and Agbede C.O. "Perception of Self-care and Self-care Practice of Diabetic Patients Attending Selected Hospitals in Oyo State, Nigeria." International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology 1, no. 2 (2021): 50–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.52589/ijphp-xkalsfe8.

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Patients with diabetes require continuous self-care practice as poor self-care results in complications. This study assessed the perception of self-care and self-care practice of diabetic patients attending selected hospitals in Oyo State, Nigeria. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was employed and a total of 120 diabetic patients were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Pretested, structured, and interview administered questionnaires were used for data collection. The collected data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 23 to generate descriptive (Mean and standard deviation) and inferential (Chi-square and correlation) statistics. The respondents had a mean perception score of 30.68±7.56. Majority 113(94.2%) of the respondents had poor self-care practices. Respondents’ perception was significantly correlate with patient physical activity (r= 0.184; p=0.004); healthy eating (r=-0.24; p= 0.026); glucose monitoring (r=0.319; p=0.000); compliance with medication (r= 0.438; p = 0.00); risk reduction (r= 0.229; p=0.012) However, patient perception is not correlated with foot care (r= 0.052; p=0.575). Patient’s perception of diabetes is a key determinant of self-care. It is recommended that psycho cognitive interventions are developed to help patients practice the recommended self-care practices.
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Arteaga, Nancy, Zoila Leiton, and Belinda Villanueva. "Self-esteem and self-care practice in older adults." SCIÉNDO 27, no. 2 (2024): 219–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.17268/sciendo.2024.032.

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Satyal, Geeta K., Lalita Rai, Roshani Gautam, Bhuvan K. Dangol, and Rajina Shakya. "Knowledge and Self-Care Practice on Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients in a Tertiary Level Hospital of Kathmandu." Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal 42, no. 2 (2020): 10–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jiom.v42i2.37528.

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Introduction Hypertension is a public health challenge and major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the developing as well as developed countries. The successful management of hypertension depends upon patient’s knowledge on hypertension and self-care practices.
 MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the knowledge and self-care practice on hypertension among 212 hypertensive patients attending in outpatient department of Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center (MCVTC). Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. Data was collected through face-to-face interview by using structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.0.
 ResultsThis study showed that 57.5% of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge on hypertension and 57.1% of the respondents had good overall self-care practice. Regarding self-care practice, we found 100% medicine adherence, 85.8% respondents avoided alcohol and 84.9% avoided smoking, 50.9% followed weight management practice, 48.6% followed dietary management and 44.8% performed physical activity. Level of knowledge was significantly associated with age, gender, educational status and occupation. Self-care practice was only significantly associated with educational status. Level of knowledge and self-care practice were significantly positively correlated.
 ConclusionMore than half of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge. Regarding self-care practice, nearly sixty percent of the respondents had good self-care practice. To bring those rates to higher level, awareness programs should be launched about diseases and self-care practice on hypertension.
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Satyal, Geeta K., Lalita Rai, Roshani Gautam, Bhuvan K. Dangol, and Rajina Shakya. "Knowledge and Self-Care Practice on Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients in a Tertiary Level Hospital of Kathmandu." Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal 42, no. 2 (2020): 10–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.1103.

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Introduction: Hypertension is a public health challenge and major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the developing as well as developed countries. The successful management of hypertension depends upon patient’s knowledge on hypertension and self-care practices. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the knowledge and self-care practice on hypertension among 212 hypertensive patients attending in outpatient department of Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center (MCVTC). Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. Data was collected through face-to-face interview by using structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. Results: This study showed that 57.5% of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge on hypertension and 57.1% of the respondents had good overall self-care practice. Regarding self-care practice, we found 100% medicine adherence, 85.8% respondents avoided alcohol and 84.9% avoided smoking, 50.9% followed weight management practice, 48.6% followed dietary management and 44.8% performed physical activity. Level of knowledge was significantly associated with age, gender, educational status and occupation. Self- care practice was only significantly associated with educational status. Level of knowledge and self-care practice were significantly positively correlated. Conclusion: More than half of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge. Regarding self-care practice, nearly sixty percent of the respondents had good self-care practice. To bring those rates to higher level, awareness programs should be launched about diseases and self-care practice on hypertension.
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Sitotaw, Enu, Yoseif Tsige, and Abdissa Boka. "Practice of self-care behaviours and associated factors among patients with heart failure." British Journal of Cardiac Nursing 17, no. 1 (2022): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2021.0121.

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Background/Aims Lack of adherence to self-care behaviour is a major problem among people with heart failure, increasing morbidity and mortality rates. This study aimed to understand practices of self-care and its associated factors among patients with heart failure in southern Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March–July 2020 among 229 patients attending follow-up appointments in two public hospitals in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Data were collected through structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. Epi-data (version 4.62) software and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 25) were used for analysis. Variables were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model to adjust possible confounders. Results Only 34.1% of participants reported good self-care practice. The mean total knowledge score was 7.6 out of a maximum score of 14. Good self-care behaviour was more likely to be practiced by those aged 30–50 years, with good knowledge of heart failure and an advanced New York Heart Association functional classification of III or IV. Conclusions Knowledge of heart failure and practice of self-care behaviours is lacking among patients with heart failure. Interventions are needed to increase knowledge of heart failure, as this may help to increase the practice of self-care among this patient group.
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Emire, Mamo Solomon, Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Tadesse Tsehay Tarekegn, et al. "Self-care practice and its associated factors among diabetic patients attending public hospitals in Gurage zone southwest, Ethiopia." PLOS ONE 17, no. 9 (2022): e0271680. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271680.

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Background Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires lifelong medical treatment and lifestyle modifications. Even though patients often neglect their own needs, self-care is an important factor in preventing and delaying complications related to diabetes. There are limited studies about self-care practice, and most of the studies conducted in Ethiopia focused on some parts of the recommended self-care practice. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the self-care practice and associated factors among diabetic patients in Gurage zone, south Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 6 to March 29, 2021. A systematic sampling method was employed to select 420 study participants. The data were collected using a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire. All variables with P < 0.25 in the bi-variable logistic regression analysis were entered into multivariable logistic regression analysis. The statistical significance was declared at a p-value < 0.05. Results A total of 384 diabetes patients participated with a response rate of 91.4%. This study showed that more than half (60.4%) of the study participants had poor self-care practices. Being female (AOR: 2.40; 95% CI:1.31–4.40), rural residence (AOR:7.16;95% CI: 3.31–15.46), duration of diabetes treatment 5–10 years (AOR: 0.03; 95% CI: 0.1–0.11), duration of diabetes treatment ≥ 10 years (AOR:0.8; 95% CI: 0.03–0.21), haven’t social support (AOR: 0.10; 95% CI: 0.05–0.23), haven’t got health education (AOR: 0.17,95%CI 0.09–0.32) were factors significantly associated with self-care practice. Conclusions Despite, the importance of diabetes self-care practice for the management of diabetes and preventing its complications, a high number of diabetes patients had poor self-care practices. Female, rural residence, duration of diabetes mellitus, lack of social support, and not get of health education were significantly associated with poor self-care practice. Therefore, health care providers should give attention to diabetic patients with the aforementioned factors that affect diabetic patients’ self-care practices.
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Sarwar, Rabbiya. "Self Medication and Associated Health Care Seeking Amongst Mothers of Children Aged Under 5 with Diarrhea and Respiratory Tract Infections in an Urban Slum." Proceedings of Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex Lahore 34, no. 2 (2020): 26–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.47489/p000s342z7481-6mc.

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Introduction: Self-medication practice in childhood illnesses is quite common in developing countries. Self-medication practices are found to be influencing healthcare seeking behavior in developing countries. Aims & Objectives: To assess self-medication practices and its association with health care seeking in mothers of children aged under 5 with diarrheal and respiratory illness episodes residing in an urban slum. Place and duration of study: A cross-sectional analytical study conducted in Samsani-khui, an urban slum in district Lahore, from September 2016- February 2017. Material & Methods: 422 mother-child units (only one child aged under 5 years) were recruited through systematic random sampling. Responses were recorded on a structured, self-constructed questionnaire about self-medication practices of mothers for the selected child during last 6 months in acute episodes of diarrhea or respiratory illness. Data was entered and analyzed on SPSS version 21. Fisher’s exact test was applied. Results: Mean age of mothers was 26.81 ± 4.744 years, 16% were illiterate, 44.3% had attained primary education and 92.65% were housewives. 70.62% children included in study were boys. 61.8% mothers never practiced self-medication in their child whereas 38.2% administered medicines occasionally, frequently or every time the child got ill. 92.5% of the mothers practicing self-medication admitted that self-medication is responsible for delay in health care seeking. Out of these mothers, 59% sought formal health care without delay for their child suffering from diarrhea or RTI during last 6 months. 70.8% children recovered completely after practicing self-medication, as reported by mothers. While 23.0% reported late recovery, 3.1% reported complications and 3.1% reported hospitalization after self-medication. A highly significant association was found between practice of self-medication and health care seeking behavior (p=.001). Conclusion: Practice of self-medication is present in one third of mothers of low income, literacy poor families. Mothers of this stratum showed poor perception about self-medication and as well as treatment delay. Self-medication practice strongly affects health care seeking behavior.
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Rettig, Amy E., Emily Lambrecht-Stock, Kathy Bohley, et al. "Remembrance and Renewal: Health Care Staff Spiritual Self-Care." Journal of Holistic Nursing 38, no. 1 (2020): 139–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898010119900412.

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Relationship-based care (RBC), a holistic framework of caring, models partnerships in caring to permeate at levels of patient, provider–self, provider–teams, and community. Remembrance and Renewal (R&R) is a RBC practice addressing spiritual self-care. At a dedicated time and space, R&R is offered monthly, rotating through six different buildings at an academic, medical center. To date, close to 2,000 visits have occurred. Those engaging in the practice express appreciation for the space to grieve and space to renew their spirit. R&R is a RBC practice in alignment with the scope and standards of holistic nursing practice and addresses the Quadruple Aim of improving health care staff’s work–life balance.
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Adams, Marg, Jeanne Chase, Camille Doyle, and Jason Mills. "Self-care planning supports clinical care: Putting total care into practice." Progress in Palliative Care 28, no. 5 (2020): 305–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09699260.2020.1799815.

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Adams, Quinci. "“No Amount of Baths Is Gonna Make You Feel Better”: Seeking Balance, Wholeness, and Well-being in Everyday Self-Care." Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography 9, no. 2 (2019): 19–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.15273/jue.v9i2.9377.

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Recently, the concept of “self-care” has shifted from the sphere of biomedicine into popular discourse; rather than indicating the practice of maintaining physical health, the term has come to represent a set of broader and more commonplace practices aimed at achieving balance, wholeness, and overall well-being. Drawing from interviews and participant observation with young adult respondents both in college and recently graduated, this study explores what it means to practice this type of “everyday self-care.” Those who practice everyday self-care do so to seek out a holistic sense of happiness and well-being; they value self-care that engages their “whole” self – one conceptualized as made up of both mind and body. They strive for balance in tensions between self-control and indulgence, long-term well-being and immediate gratification, and selfishness and community. Self-care cannot be summed up in a list of activities or practices; rather, it necessitates an ongoing production of moral, economic, and social meanings.
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Danesi, Giada, Mélody Pralong, Francesco Panese, Bernard Burnand, and Michèle Grossen. "Techno-social reconfigurations in diabetes (self-) care." Social Studies of Science 50, no. 2 (2020): 198–220. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306312720903493.

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This article focuses on the ways in which a flash glucose monitoring system, FreeStyle Libre®, is introduced and used by people living with type 1 diabetes, their relatives and healthcare professionals. It draws on a multi-sited ethnography in a variety of clinical and daily situations, and on interviews with caregivers and people living with diabetes. We explore how the users develop knowledge-in-practice, and consider the use of self-management technologies to be largely dependent on locally grounded and situated care acts, and resulting from the relational, pragmatic and creative maneuvering of technology-in-practice. Our findings show that adjustments between users, their bodies and the technology are required, and show the reflexive work and practices of patients and relatives who learn to use the device in a proper way. Moreover, we reveal that practitioners see this technology as a tool that not only improves self-care practices but also clinical practices, and that wearing and using this new medical device may become a moral injunction for self-improvement. Our results illustrate the techno-social reconfigurations at work and the development of new ways of feeling, thinking and acting in diabetes (self-) care.
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Asefa, Adisu, Abebe Muche Belete, Feredegn Talarge, and Daniel Molla. "Self-care practice and its barriers among diabetes patients in North East Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study." PLOS Global Public Health 4, no. 2 (2024): e0002036. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002036.

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Diabetes prevention and management through self-care practice is critical to reducing severe complications and death due to diabetes. Data on the prevalence of self-care practices will help us to design and implement prevention and management strategies to foster adherence and compliance with the interventions. This study was intended to assess self-care preparation and its barriers among diabetes patients in Northeast Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among diabetes patients visiting Debre Berhan Town Public Health Institutions from March 10, 2021- April 10, 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was utilized to select 392 samples. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Measures. Reliability analysis was done using Cronbach’s alpha test, and the Hosmer and Lemeshow test also checked for model fitness. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression was done to identify the factors associated with dietary practices. For all statistically significant tests, p- a value < 0.05 was used as a cut-off point. The mean age of the respondents was 47.1 years, with a standard deviation (SD) of ± 13.4 years. The mean adherence to self-care practice was 29.00 ± 10.37 SD. More than half, 218 (61.1%) of the study subjects had poor self-care practices. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, being a governmental worker (AOR = 7.06 (1.61–30.9) and having social support from partners (AOR = 5.83(3.01–11.3) showed a statistically significant association with good self-care practice. The current study showed that the overall level of self-care practice of study subjects was poor. Therefore, health facilities should provide adequate health education and promotion activities to enhance patients’ level of adherence. In addition, families, partners, or friends of diabetes patients should be informed about their essential roles in patients’ self-care practice.
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Fernald, Douglas, Tristen Hall, Linda Montgomery, et al. "Colorado Residency PCMH Project: Results From a 6-Year Transformation Effort." Family Medicine 51, no. 7 (2019): 578–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.22454/fammed.2019.928558.

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Background and Objectives: Our objective was to describe the results of a 6-year patient-centered medical home (PCMH) transformation program in 11 Colorado primary care residency practices. Methods: We used a parallel qualitative and quantitative evaluation including cross-sectional surveys of practice staff and clinicians, group and individual interviews, meeting notes, and longitudinal practice facilitator field notes. Survey analyses assessed change over time, adjusting for practice-level random effects. Qualitative data analysis used iterative template coding and matrix analyses to synthesize data over time and across cases. Results: There were significant improvements in clinicians’ self-reported routine delivery of patient-centered care, team-based care, self-management support, and use of information systems (P<.0001). Clinicians and staff reported significant gains in practice change culture (P=.001). Self-reported practice-level assessments pointed to additional significant improvements in quality improvement (QI) processes, continuity of care, self-management support/care coordination, and the use of data and population management (P≤.0215). Practices and their practice facilitators reported important changes in how practices operated, significantly improving their QI processes, shared leadership, change culture, and achieving Level III PCMH NCQA Recognition. Important barriers to further progress remain, including inadequate payment models, inflexible staff roles, and difficult access to clinical data. Conclusions: The success of these 11 primary care residency practices in making significant improvements in their delivery of patient-centered care, team-based care, self-management support, and use of information systems took time, effort, and external support. Further practice redesign for advanced primary care models will take sustained sources of well-aligned support, flexibility, shared leadership, and partnerships across residency programs for collaborative learning to assist in their transformation efforts.
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Nickalls, Kelly. "Self-care is vital for practice nurses." Practice Nursing 30, no. 11 (2019): 525. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2019.30.11.525.

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Balsmeyer, Barbara. "Self-Care Nursing: Theory and Practice (Book)." Journal of Community Health Nursing 2, no. 3 (1985): 177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15327655jchn0203_9.

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G Hegde, Vinaykumar, Saraswathi S, Amita Mukhopadhyay, Ipsita Debata, Prem Sagar Panda, and Vilas R Bhagavati. "Influence of Social Support on Treatment Adherence and Self-care among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Field Practice Areas of a Tertiary Medical College in Bangalore- A Cross-sectional Study." Indian Journal of Community Health 37, no. 2 (2025): 225–33. https://doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2025.v37i02.008.

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Background: As a chronic illness, type 2 diabetes necessitates regular self-care. In this context, the social assistance provided is crucial. Aim and Objective: To evaluate the levels of social support in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients and to identify the influence of social support on treatment adherence and self-care activities. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 T2DM patients in the medical college's field practice areas. Data regarding the sociodemographic details, clinical and treatment history, social support level (Social Support Rating Scale), and management of self-care activities (Summary of Diabetes Self-care activities) were collected. Compiled data was analyzed using IBM SPSS software. Data was interpreted as frequencies, percentages, and means. Association was tested using the Chi-square test and Spearman’s correlation. A p-value less than 0.05 was deemed significant. Results: There were 53% females and 47% males. Most participants (83.25%) had a moderate level of social support. Medication adherence and blood glucose monitoring were the most practiced self-care practices. Support level was significantly associated with activities of self-care (proper dietary practice, regular physical activity, and foot hygiene). Conclusion: More than two-thirds of the patients had a moderate to high social support level, which significantly correlated with self-care activities.
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Lakra, Shalini, Kamli Prakash, and Priya J. P. "Knowledge, self-care practices and adherence to medical regimen among diabetic patients." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 9, no. 2 (2022): 722. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20220230.

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Background: The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, self-care practices and adherence to medical regimen among diabetes patients.Methods: A descriptive study was adopted to assess the knowledge, self- care practices and adherence to medical regimen among diabetic patients. A total of 150 diabetic patients were selected on the basis of inclusion criteria by using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected using Sociodemographic proforma, knowledge questionnaire on diabetes, Self-care practice scale and adherence to medical regimen questionnaire.Results: The findings revealed that out of total 150 participants, 8.7% had good,78.7% had moderately adequate and 12.7% of the participants had poor knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus, whereas regarding self-care practices 36.7% had good, 52.7% had moderate and10.7% of the participants had poor self-care practice for the management of diabetes mellitus. Majority (78%) participants had good adherence, 13.3 % participants had excellent adherence and only 8.6% participants had poor adherence to medical regimen.Conclusions: The study concluded that diabetic patients were adhering to medical regimen and had moderate self-care practices and knowledge. Hence it is important to conduct the diabetic health education program campaigns for diabetic patients to improve their knowledge and self-care practices.
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van Nistelrooij, Inge, and Carlo Leget. "Against dichotomies." Nursing Ethics 24, no. 6 (2016): 694–703. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0969733015624475.

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Introduction: In previous issues of this journal, Carol Gilligan’s original concept of mature care has been conceptualized by several (especially Norwegian) contributors. This has resulted in a dichotomous view of self and other, and of self-care and altruism, in which any form of self-sacrifice is rejected. Although this interpretation of Gilligan seems to be quite persistent in care-ethical theory, it does not seem to do justice to either Gilligan’s original work or the tensions experienced in contemporary nursing practice. Discussion: A close reading of Gilligan’s concept of mature care leads to a view that differs radically from any dichotomy of self-care and altruism. Instead of a dichotomous view, a dialectical view on self and other is proposed that builds upon connectedness and might support a care-ethical view of nursing that is more consistent with Gilligan’s own critical insights such as relationality and a practice-based ethics. A concrete case taken from nursing practice shows the interconnectedness of professional and personal responsibility. This underpins a multilayered, complex view of self-realization that encompasses sacrifices as well. Conclusion: When mature care is characterized as a practice of a multilayered connectedness, caregivers can be acknowledged for their relational identity and nursing practices can be recognized as multilayered and interconnected. This view is better able to capture the tensions that are related to today’s nursing as a practice, which inevitably includes sacrifices of self. In conclusion, a further discussion on normative conceptualizations of care is proposed that starts with a non-normative scrutiny of caring practices.
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Wondmieneh, Adam, Getnet Gedefaw, Addisu Getie, and Asmamaw Demis. "Self-Care Practice and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." International Journal of Hypertension 2021 (April 9, 2021): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5582547.

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Background. Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. Self-care practice has been provided as one of the most important preventive mechanisms of hypertension and is considered as a basic treatment for hypertension. There is no national-level study that assesses hypertensive self-care practice in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the pooled level of hypertensive self-care practices and associated factors in Ethiopia. Methods. This study was carried out using published and unpublished articles accessed from databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, HENARI, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, African Journals, and university repositories. Data were extracted using a standard data extraction format. Data analysis was carried out using STATA version 11. Heterogeneity across the included studies was assessed using Cochrane’s Q statistics and I2 test with its corresponding p values. Publication bias was determined using Egger’s test and presented with a funnel plot. The pooled level of hypertensive self-care practice was estimated using a random-effects meta-analysis model. Results. This systematic review included 17 cross-sectional studies with 5,248 study participants. The overall pooled level of self-care practice among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia was 41.55% (95% CI 33.06, 50.05). Participant formal education (AOR = 2.82; 95% CI 2.18, 3.64) and good knowledge of hypertension (AOR = 4.04; 95% CI 2.19, 7.44) were significantly associated with self-care practice among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia. Conclusion. In this study, more than half of hypertensive patients had poor hypertensive self-care practice in Ethiopia. Participant’s formal education and good knowledge of hypertension were significantly associated with self-care practice among people living with hypertension in Ethiopia. Therefore, based on the evidence of this study, we recommended that programmers and policymakers should enhance the awareness of hypertensive patients on self-care practice domains and strengthen local programs working on noncommunicable diseases.
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Horsburgh, Margaret, Janine Bycroft, Faith Mahony, et al. "The feasibility of assessing the Flinders Programme of Patient Self-Management in New Zealand primary care settings." Journal of Primary Health Care 2, no. 4 (2010): 294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc10294.

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INTRODUCTION: The Flinders ProgramTM has been adopted in New Zealand as a useful and appropriate approach for self-management with primary care clients who have chronic conditions. The Flinders ProgramTM has not been evaluated in New Zealand settings. AIM: To assess the feasibility of undertaking a substantive long-term trial to gauge the effectiveness of primary care nurses using the Flinders ProgramTM to improve health outcomes for New Zealand populations. METHODS: A pilot study was undertaken considering four components of feasibility of conducting a long-term trial: practice recruitment, participant recruitment, delivery of the intervention and outcome measures. This included comparing 27 intervention and 30 control patients with long-term health conditions with respect to change in self-management capacity—Partners in Health (PIH) scale—quality of care using the Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) scale and self-efficacy across six months. Intervention participants received care planning with practice nurses using the Flinders ProgramTM in general practices, while control participants received usual care in comparable practices. RESULTS: General practice and participant recruitment was challenging, together with a lack of organisational capacity and resources in general practice for the Flinders ProgramTM. The measures of self-management capacity (PIH), quality of care (PACIC) and self-efficacy were useful and valuable primary outcome measures. DISCUSSION: The overall findings do not support a substantive trial of the Flinders ProgramTM in primary care. Difficulties associated with participant recruitment and ability of practice nurses to undertake the Flinders ProgramTM within general practice need to be resolved. KEYWORDS: Self-management; long-term conditions; chronic conditions; chronic illness; primary care; nurses
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Park, Mi-Hee, and Misuk Kim. "Awareness and Practice of Self-care of Child Care Teachers." Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction 21, no. 6 (2021): 611–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.22251/jlcci.2021.21.6.611.

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Ali, Rasha A. Z., Sanaa A. Nour, and Inaam H. Abdelaati. "Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Knowledge and Practice of Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus." Evidence-Based Nursing Research 4, no. 3 (2022): 9–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.47104/ebnrojs3.v4i3.244.

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Context: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a kind of hyperglycemia and one of pregnancy's most common health problems. It affects 1%-28% of pregnancies worldwide, representing approximately 18 million births annually. It is considered a major cause of prenatal morbidity and mortality.
 Aim: The present study aims to construct and evaluate the effect of self-care guidelines on the knowledge and practice of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
 Methods: Quasi-experimental (one group pre/post-test) design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. The study subjects consisted of 200 pregnant women recruited from the antenatal clinic. The data collection tools include a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess the pregnant women's characteristics, obstetric history, and women’s knowledge regarding gestational diabetes mellitus. The second tool was women-reported self-care practice checklists of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus (pre/post-self-care guidelines).
 Results: A women's mean age of 29.7±5.8 and 1.97±0.91 was the mean gravidity. The majority (96%) of studied women had unsatisfactory knowledge, only 4% of them had satisfactory knowledge about GDM, and 95% of them had unsatisfactory practice about GDM. Only 5% of them had satisfactory practice about GDM before self-care guidelines implementation compared to 90% and 94% satisfactory knowledge and practice, respectively, with a highly statistically significant difference between the two phases (P<0.001).
 Conclusion: The study concluded a positive effect of the self-care guidelines in improving women's knowledge and self-care practices regarding GDM. The study recommended regular and continuous health educational programs to enhance women's knowledge and self-care practices regarding GDM with further application of self-care guidelines in different settings.
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Cecyli, C., K. Preethi, and A. Priyadarsini. "Assessment of the Knowledge and Self- Care Practice on Hypoglycemia among Patients with Diabetic Mellitus Attending Medical Opd at Smch." CARDIOMETRY, no. 23 (August 20, 2022): 103–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.18137/cardiometry.2022.23.103110.

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Introduction: Hypoglycemia is a clinical emergency that needs to be recognized and treated promptly to avoid organ damage and death. Knowledge of hypoglycemia prevention is an essential step in self-care practices due to the fact knowledgeable individuals are much more likely to practice hypoglycemia prevention. Prevention of hypoglycemia relies on adequate awareness and rightself-care. Objectives: To evaluate the level of knowledge and to self - care practice of hypoglycemia with their selected demographic variables among diabetic patients. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive research design was adopted with hundred samples who met the inclusion criteria in the hospital setting. Self-structured questionnaire method was used to acquire the data. Data have been through descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Of 100 samples, 76(76%) had adequate knowledge and 63(63%)had good self-care practice on hypoglycemia. Spearman’s correlation showed positive relationship between knowledge and self-care practice of hypoglycemia (r value = 0.720, p<0.001). In respect to level of knowledge, there was a significant association noted among age, education, occupation, income, religion, marital status, family history and with regards to self-care practice along with all variables including gender is significant at p<0.05. Conclusion: This study result emphasized that majority of the diabetic patients had adequate knowledge and good self-care practice on hypoglycemia. Enlightening the patients further with regular self-monitoring of blood glucose level and obtain medical guidance and support may help the patients to stay fit.
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Abreu, Wilson, Cristina Barroso, Maria de Fátima Segadães, and Silvia Teixeira. "Promotion of Self-Care in Clinical Practice: Implications for Clinical Supervision in Nursing." International Journal of Information and Education Technology 5, no. 1 (2015): 6–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.7763/ijiet.2015.v5.466.

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Acharya, Radha, Ashmita Chaudhary, Jyotsna Pandey, and Chandranshu Pandey. "SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSION IN NEPAL." Journal of Chitwan Medical College 12, no. 2 (2022): 91–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.54530/jcmc.637.

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Background: Hypertension is currently a common and serious health issue that leads to cardiovascular disease and premature death around the world. Self-care practice is essential for blood pressure control and reduction of hypertension complications of cardiovascular and renal diseases. The objective of this study is to assess the level of self-care management and its associated factors among patients with hypertension. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Internal medicine and Cardiac outpatient department of Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel on 386 participants diagnosed with hypertension with six months of diagnosis and age of 30-80 years. The participants were recruited conveniently in the study. Face to face interviews with participants using Hypertension Self-Care Profile (HTN-SCP) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were used to assess self-care management and perceived social support. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS version 23. Results: The mean age of the participants was 57.39 years. Half of the participants (52.3 %) had poor self-care practice. There is significant association between level of self-care practice with religion (p= <0.001), educational level (p= <0.001), area of residence (p= 0.001), income (p=<0.001) and perceived social support (p= 0.001). Conclusions: The present study revealed that half of the participants had poor self-care practice. Based on the results, the study concluded that good self-care practices and social support influence better self-care practice among hypertensive patients which may eventually help to prevent complications in the coming future.
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Lee, Jacquelyn J., Shari E. Miller, and Brian E. Bride. "Development and Initial Validation of the Self-Care Practices Scale." Social Work 65, no. 1 (2019): 21–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sw/swz045.

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Abstract Self-care is regarded as essential for effective social work practice, offsetting occupational stress and promoting well-being and resiliency among practitioners. However, the literature reveals a notable absence of psychometrically sound instruments to measure self-care. The purpose of the present study was to describe the development, refinement, and construct validity of the Self-Care Practices Scale (SCPS). The piloted version of the SCPS is a 38-item instrument designed to measure frequency of engagement in personal and professional self-care practices. Data were collected through mailed surveys from a random sample of master’s-level clinical social workers and members of the National Association of Social Workers (N = 492). Analysis supports the construct validity of an 18-item SCPS with two subscales that demonstrate strong internal validity. The SCPS is useful for social work educators, practitioners, and administrators to ascertain frequency of self-care practice and build a stronger culture of self-care. The role of SCPS in future research is discussed.
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Turgeon-Brown, Lindsay E. "Teachers on Self-Care." OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 010, no. 02 (2025): 1–14. https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2502017.

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Teachers face at-work risk factors including compassion fatigue, burnout, dealing with violence, and a teacher shortage. A review of the literature shows that self-care can have positive benefits that mitigate and help to buffer these at-work risk factors This study examines teachers’ stories of self-care. The data suggests that self-care is a positive practice for teachers professionally and personally.
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Sajith, Manjusha, Sruthi M. Suresh, Naveen T. Roy, and Dr Atmaram Pawar. "Self-Medication Practices Among Health Care Professional Students in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Pune." Open Public Health Journal 10, no. 1 (2017): 63–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874944501710010063.

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Background: Self-medication practice is common among health care professionals due to their professional exposure to drugs and knowledge of treatment of their disease. Objective: The aim was to assess self-medication practice among medical, pharmacy, and nursing students in a tertiary care hospital, Pune. Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried out over a period of three months. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: A total of 318 students participated in the survey; among them106 were medical, 106 were nurses and 106 were Pharmacy students. Out of the total participants, 52.5% were females. Among them, 280 (87.5%) were practicing self- medication. Most drugs for self-medication were obtained from the pharmacy or drug shops, and the most commonly used drugs were non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs(81.2%) and antipyretics (67.6%) and antibiotics (35.0%). However, 112 (35.0%) of health care professional students had received antibiotics without medical prescription in the past few months. Common reported illnesses were fever and chills (62.5%) followed by headache (40.0%) and common cold(35.0%).The main reasons for self- medication was that their knowledge about drugs and diseases helped them (67%) and their health problem was not serious(65%). 40 (12.0%) were against self -medication practice and their reasons were fear of misdiagnosis of illness and adverse effect of drugs. Conclusion: Our study concluded that self-medication was practiced with a range of drugs among health care professional students. Educating the students and creating awareness among them may decrease the chance of self-medication practice.
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