Table 1.

Definitions of constructs and questions.

Construct	Definition	Questions
Knowledge	Learning facts and gaining insights related to an action, idea, object, person, or situation	Which food groups are useful for eating? 1. Legumes 2. Cereals (bread, etc.) 3. Simple sugar 4. Low-fat sweets
Outcome expectations	Anticipation of the probable outcomes that would ensue as a result of engaging in the behavior under discussion	If I exercise daily, my diabetes will be better controlled.
Outcome expectancies	Value a person places on the probable outcomes that result from performing a behavior	It is very important for me to be aware of my illness.
Situational perception	How one perceives and interprets the environment around oneself	Access to food for diabetics is not available or limited in stores
Environment	Physical or social circumstances or conditions that surround a person	People around me help me when my blood sugar goes up or down.
Self-efficacy	Confidence in one’s ability to pursue a behavior	I can take my medication as recommended by my doctor.
Self-efficacy In overcoming impediments	Confidence that a person has in overcoming barriers while performing a given behavior	I can maintain my diet on trips and parties.
Goal setting or selfcontrol	Setting goals and developing plans to accomplish chosen behaviors	Seeing a doctor less than twice a year does not have good results.
Emotional coping	Techniques employed by the person to control the emotional and physiological states associated with acquisition of a new behavior	I wash my feet every day to keep myself healthy and calm.