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Table 3 A comparison of the self-care behaviors and self-efficacy domains’ mean values

From: Interplay of self-care, self-efficacy, and health deviation self-care requisites: a study on type 2 diabetes patients through the lens of Orem’s self-care theory

Domains

Subgroup

Values

(mean ± standard deviation)

Lowest and highest scores attained

Status

Self-care behaviors

Dietary adherence

3.4 ± 1.5

0–7

Average

Physical activity

1.6 ± 2.1

0–7

Poor

Blood glycemic control

0.69 ± 1.2

0–7

Poor

Foot care

4.3 ± 1.4

0–7

Average

Medication compliance

5.8 ± 1.3

0–7

Proper

Self-efficacy

Dietary adherence

2.2 ± 0.91

1–4

Average

Physical activity

1.8 ± 0.98

1–4

Poor

Blood glycemic control

1.8 ± 0.99

1–4

Poor

Foot care

2.9 ± 0.74

1–4

Proper

Medication compliance

3.2 ± 0.45

1–4

Proper