Table 3.

Correlation Analysis Results for Self-Care Level and Cognitive Function

SCODI	MMSE
	Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient
SCODI A: Self-care maintenance	r=0.252, p=0.001*
SCODI B: Self-care monitoring	r=0.244, p=0.001*
SCODI C: Self-care management	r=0.181, p=0.019*
SCODI D: Self-care confidence	r=0.28, p<0.001*

Note: *Statistically significant correlation (p<0.05).

Abbreviations: SCODI, Self-Care of Diabetes Inventory; MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination.