Table 2.
Top 5 most used and useful coping strategies, for the total sample.
| Ranking | Frequency of use, scale 0-4 | Usefulness, scale 0-4 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | Mean | SD | n | Mean | SD | |||
| 1 | Taking care of my diabetes (checking blood glucose level, taking medication) | 625 | 3.21 | 1.1 | Taking care of my diabetes (checking blood glucose level, taking medication) | 597 | 3.2 | 1.04 |
| 2 | Eating healthy/ responsibly or dieting | 625 | 2.9 | 1 | Eating healthy/ responsibly or dieting | 608 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| 3 | Spending time with family and friends | 625 | 2.6 | 1.1 | Having good health care providers | 538 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| 4 | Standing up for myself | 625 | 2.6 | 1.2 | Taking some time for myself | 578 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| 5 | Having a routine | 625 | 2.5 | 1.2 | Going outside/ getting fresh air | 575 | 2.7 | 1.2 |