Dating Violence, Lifestyle and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Mexican Women University Students.

Background: Dating violence is a prevalent issue among Mexican women, as is the incidence and prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The effects of dating violence can negatively impact lifestyle and, consequently, increase the risk of T2DM.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the influence of dating violence on lifestyle and the risk of T2DM in women university students from Mexico.

Fatalistic beliefs, self-care, and HbA1c in Mexican men with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fatalistic beliefs, self-care, and glycemic control among Mexican men with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This is a cross-sectional study in men diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus from 18 to 59 years of age from the Northeast of Mexico. Fatalistic beliefs, self-care, medication adherence, and HbA1C were evaluated.

Relationship of Beliefs With the Self-Care Behaviors of Mexican Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Introduction: Mexican women have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and less compliance with T2DM self-care compared with Mexican men. The term refers to gender and religiocultural based beliefs that may be a barrier to self-care behaviors among Mexican women. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between beliefs and self-care behaviors in Mexican women with T2DM.

Risk of chronic diseases in indigenous Totonacs from Mexico short running title: Risk of chronic diseases in indigenous Totonacs.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) development in four indigenous Totonac communities.

Background: Poverty and low education levels increase the risk of unhealthy lifestyles, leading to a higher incidence of NCDs in indigenous communities. In addition, limited access to health services significantly reduces the opportune screening of risk factors.

Personality Traits and Self-Care Behaviors in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Purpose: Personality traits are an important factor in health behaviors. However, personality traits and self-care in T2DM in the Mexican population are not yet explored due to this; the purpose of this work was to explore the relationship of personality traits with self-care in Mexican adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 197 T2DM patients from a primary care center in Oaxaca, Mexico.