The relationship between digital health literacy and diabetes distress, diabetes Self-Management and HbA1c levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes
NCT ID NCT07888972
First seen Oct 22, 2026 · Last updated Oct 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to examine the relationships between digital health literacy, diabetes distress, diabetes self-management, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The relationships between these variables will also be evaluated after controlling for relevant sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of factors associated with diabetes management and inform future nursing education and counseling interventions.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 348 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population comprises adult patients (aged 18 years and older) clinically diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for at least 6 months, receiving outpatient care at internal medicine and endocrinology clinics of hospitals in Bolu, Turkey. Eligible participants include individuals who voluntarily provide informed consent, possess sufficient literacy and communication capabilities to complete the study questionnaires, and have recorded HbA1c levels available from the past 3 months in their medical records. Data are collected from a non-probability convenience sample during routine follow-up visits.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus by a physician at least 6 months prior to enrollment. * Able to read and write. * Able to communicate in Turkish and possess sufficient cognitive and communication abilities to understand and respond to the data collection instruments. * Have an HbA1c measurement obtained within the previous 3 months. * Willing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Having visual, hearing, cognitive, or communication impairments that prevent the participant from completing the data collection instruments. * Experiencing an acute diabetic complication during data collection or having a general health condition that prevents the participant from completing the data collection instruments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital, BAIBU Training and Research Hospital
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)
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