Explanatory Factors for Compliance to Self-Care Therapy among Type II Diabetics in Bandundu-Ville, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract

Diabetes is a real public health problem and a global economic burden that affects every country.Although its management is codified, most people with diabetes are unable to keep follow-up appointments.Thus, compliance with self-care, a concordance between therapeutic prescription and patient compliance, is therefore not limited to strict drug treatment.The purpose of this studyIn conclusion, the main determinants of compliance to self-care by diabetics to meet the time required by caregivers to take diabetes mellitus medications are in the following order of importance namely the perception of threats caused by the onset of the disease and expected outcomes.On the other hand, the sense of personal effectiveness is not significantly related to the compliance to self-care.