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Diabetes knowledge, health literacy and diabetes self-care among older adults living with diabetes in Alexandria, Egypt

202411 citationsOpen accessAlexandria University

Abstract

Health literacy and diabetes knowledge were found to be predictors of good self-care activities in older adults living with diabetes. Health educators and health care professionals should focus on health education and the enhancement of diabetes knowledge to improve self-care activities and eventually glycemic control in older adults living with diabetes.

Research topics

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Diabetes Management and Education
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Sustainable Development Goals

4Quality Education

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20238-w

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