Yu-Ching Chen|Li?Chun Chang|Chieh?Yu Liu|Ya?Fang Ho|Shuo?Chun Weng|Tzu?I Tsai
The Roles of Social Support and Health Literacy in Self?Management Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University|Chang Gung University of Science and Technology|National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science|National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University|Taichung Veterans General Hospital|National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University|National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
investigate relationships among social support health literacy selfmanagement factors influencing selfmanagement chronic kidney disease ckdcrosssectional studya random sample 410 patients recruited nephrology clinics data collected using structured questionnaires chart reviews january 2013 february 2014 hierarchical regression analysis used determine predictive factors selfmanagement behaviors r2 determine variables explanatory powerhealth literacy social support positively correlated selfmanagement behaviors furthermore social support health literacy marital status significant predictors selfmanagement behaviors social support relatively greater explanatory power selfmanagement behaviors health literacy particularly healthcare provider support greatest influence patients selfmanagement behaviorshealth literacy social support play independent positive roles selfmanagement behaviors patients ckd social support particularly dominant role research using systems approach improving selfmanagement behaviors necessary clarify role social supporthealth literacy social support independently positively related selfmanagement social support systemlevel factor relatively stronger crucial predictor health literacy nurses refine selfmanagement programs focus families adopt systems approach help ckd patients improve selfmanagement behaviors