Table 4.
Association between Family Behavioral Support and Summary Diabetes Self Care Activities
| Dependent Variable | Independent Variable | Regression Weight | S.E. | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDSCA | DFBC | .53 | .216 | .015 |
| Praise for following diet | DFBC | 1.00 | ||
| Nag to check sugar levels | DFBC | .90 | .146 | < 0.001 |
| Suggestions to take medicines in time | DFBC | .92 | .163 | < 0.001 |
| Criticize for not exercising | DFBC | 1.00 | .152 | < 0.001 |
| Help adopt healthy lifestyle | DFBC | 1.33 | .180 | < 0.001 |
| Nag about following healthy diet | DFBC | 1.48 | .194 | < 0.001 |
| Argue about selfcare | DFBC | 1.55 | .195 | < 0.001 |
| Encourage physical activity | DFBC | 1.06 | .157 | < 0.001 |
| Plan family activities together | DFBC | 1.04 | .151 | < 0.001 |
| Congratulate for following exercise schedule | DFBC | .94 | .143 | < 0.001 |
| Criticize for poor blood sugar control | DFBC | 1.34 | .176 | < 0.001 |
| Eats with the patient | DFBC | 1.07 | .177 | < 0.001 |
| Exercises with the patient | DFBC | .60 | .110 | < 0.001 |
| Lets them sleep longer and compromise exercise | DFBC | .96 | .147 | < 0.001 |
| Buys them sweets to overcome emergencies | DFBC | .60 | .116 | < 0.001 |
| Eats non-diabetic foot for taste | DFBC | .82 | .145 | < 0.001 |
| Healthy eating plan | SDSCA | 1.00 | ||
| Healthy eating behavior | SDSCA | .99 | .051 | < 0.001 |
| Consumes fruits and vegetables | SDSCA | .02 | .046 | .649 |
| Avoids fatty food | SDSCA | .14 | .054 | .007 |
| Involves in physical activity | SDSCA | .18 | .087 | .038 |
| Does regular recommended exercise | SDSCA | .17 | .087 | .044 |
| Tests blood sugar parodically | SDSCA | .08 | .036 | .019 |
| Blood tests done as advised by doctor | SDSCA | .31 | .081 | < 0.001 |
| Inspection of the feet | SDSCA | .08 | .065 | .199 |
| Inspection of inner aspects of shoes | SDSCA | .01 | .044 | .843 |
| Smokes even 1 cigarette / other tobacco | SDSCA | −.01 | .007 | .164 |
SDSCA Summary Diabetes Self Care Activities, DFBC Diabetes Family Behavior Checklist