Steven T Johnson1, Fatima Al Sayah2, Nonsikelelo Mathe3, Jeffrey A Johnson2. 1. Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, T9S-3A3, Canada; Alliance for Canadian Health Outcomes Research in Diabetes, School of Public Health, 2-040 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E1. Electronic address: sjohnson@athabascau.ca. 2. Alliance for Canadian Health Outcomes Research in Diabetes, School of Public Health, 2-040 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E1. 3. Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, T9S-3A3, Canada; Alliance for Canadian Health Outcomes Research in Diabetes, School of Public Health, 2-040 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E1.
Abstract
AIMS: Diabetes-related distress (DD) and depressive symptoms (DS) may influence self-management behaviors in people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We examined the association of DD and DS with physical activity (PA) and adherence to recommended dietary behaviors in adults with T2D. METHODS: Using baseline data from 2040 adults with T2D in the Alberta's Caring for Diabetes (ABCD) cohort study, DD, DS, PA and adherence to dietary behaviors were assessed. A composite variable for presence of DD and DS was computed for analyses. ANOVA and logistic regression tested independent associations of DS and DD with PA and adherence to diet. RESULTS: Participants were 64±10.6years, 45% female, 76% with annual household income≤$80,000, and 86% with high school education or more. Those with DD alone were 1.8 times (95% CI 1.1, 2.9) and those with DD and DS combined were 2.0 times (95% CI 1.1, 3.7) more likely not to meet PA guidelines compared to those without DD or DS. The presence of DS alone was not significantly associated with meeting PA guidelines (OR 1.4; 95% CI 0.7, 3.0). Compared to those without DD or DS, patients with DD alone (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.4, 3.4), DS alone (OR 5.2; 95% CI 2.7, 9.7), or DD and DS combined (OR 2.5; 95% CI 1.6, 3.8) were more likely to have poor adherence to recommended dietary behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Greater distress or depressive symptoms were associated with worse self-management behaviors in adults with T2D. Attention to mental health status may improve participation in PA and adherence to diet recommendations in these patients.
AIMS: Diabetes-related distress (DD) and depressive symptoms (DS) may influence self-management behaviors in people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We examined the association of DD and DS with physical activity (PA) and adherence to recommended dietary behaviors in adults with T2D. METHODS: Using baseline data from 2040 adults with T2D in the Alberta's Caring for Diabetes (ABCD) cohort study, DD, DS, PA and adherence to dietary behaviors were assessed. A composite variable for presence of DD and DS was computed for analyses. ANOVA and logistic regression tested independent associations of DS and DD with PA and adherence to diet. RESULTS:Participants were 64±10.6years, 45% female, 76% with annual household income≤$80,000, and 86% with high school education or more. Those with DD alone were 1.8 times (95% CI 1.1, 2.9) and those with DD and DS combined were 2.0 times (95% CI 1.1, 3.7) more likely not to meet PA guidelines compared to those without DD or DS. The presence of DS alone was not significantly associated with meeting PA guidelines (OR 1.4; 95% CI 0.7, 3.0). Compared to those without DD or DS, patients with DD alone (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.4, 3.4), DS alone (OR 5.2; 95% CI 2.7, 9.7), or DD and DS combined (OR 2.5; 95% CI 1.6, 3.8) were more likely to have poor adherence to recommended dietary behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Greater distress or depressive symptoms were associated with worse self-management behaviors in adults with T2D. Attention to mental health status may improve participation in PA and adherence to diet recommendations in these patients.
Authors: Flávia Cristina Zanchetta; Danilo Donizetti Trevisan; Priscila Peruzzo Apolinario; Juliana Bastoni da Silva; Maria Helena de Melo Lima Journal: Einstein (Sao Paulo) Date: 2016 Jul-Sep