Determinants of Self-Care in Diabetic Patients Based on Health Belief Model.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine self-care predictors in diabetic patients based on health belief model.

Materials & Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted on 110 diabetic patients referred to health service centers in Ardakan city, Yazd, Iran. The data was collected by a questionnaire including perceived benefits, barriers, severity, susceptibility, self-efficacy, social support, self-care behaviors and demographic variables.