Abstract

Objective To understand the influencing factors of self-management behavior for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and thus to provide a good reference for further interventions.Methods Qualitative method was used in the study.Thirteen type 2 diabetes mellitus were interviewed by semi-structure interviews.The data was analyzed with phenomenological procedure.Results The influencing factors of self-management behavior were as follows:individual' s cognition,self-care ability,experience of disease hazards,attitude to disease,sense of responsibility and social support.Conclusions To further improve patients' self-management behaviors,we should help patients acquire disease-related knowledge and skills and take an active coping style.In addition,strengthened responsibility,good social support and disease hazards experience are all conducive to improving patients' self-management behaviors. Key words: Diabetes mellitus,type 2 ; Self-management; Qualitative research

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