How Social Factors and Health Literacy Affect Diabetes Self-Management
Uses questionnaires to study what shapes diabetes self-care in adults with diabetes.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Socio-Ecological Determinants and Health Literacy: A Path Analysis of Self-Management Agency Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Key facts
- Where
- Alexandria, EgyptSee the 2 sites
Where in Egypt
- Alexandria University Hospital, Faculty of NursingAlexandria, EgyptTaking people
- Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria UniversityAlexandria, EgyptNot yet recruiting
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Alexandria University
- Trial code
- NCT07591103
- Record updated
- 5 June 2026
- Original description
This study aims to examine the relationships between socio-ecological determinants, health literacy, and self-management agency among patients with diabetes mellitus. Using a path analysis framework, the study investigates how multi-level socio-ecological factors and different dimensions of health literacy influence patients' capacity for diabetes self-management. Understanding these pathways will support the development of comprehensive, context-sensitive interventions to improve diabetes outcomes.Read full original descriptionShow less
Socio-Ecological Determinants and Health Literacy as Predictors of Self-Management Agency Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Path Analysis Study
This study aims to examine the relationships between socio-ecological determinants, health literacy, and self-management agency among patients with diabetes mellitus. Using a path analysis framework, the study investigates how multi-level socio-ecological factors and different dimensions of health literacy influence patients' capacity for diabetes self-management. Understanding these pathways will support the development of comprehensive, context-sensitive interventions to improve diabetes outcomes.
Inclusion: - Adults aged 18 years and older; Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus; Receiving follow-up care in outpatient or primary healthcare settings; Able to communicate verbally and provide informed consent.
Exclusion: - Patients with severe cognitive impairment; Patients with acute medical conditions preventing participation; Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.