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Relación entre el nivel de actividad física y el control de la diabetes en adultos mayores que acuden al primer nivel de atención

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/gt.v9i17.0372 Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults is a public health problem, particularly in primary care settings, where nursing staff play an essential role in promoting self-care, physical activity, and metabolic control. In this context, the study aimed to determine the relationship between physical activity levels and diabetes control in older adults attending Type C health centers. A quantitative, observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study was conducted using a non-experimental correlational design. The sample consisted of 195 older adults with diabetes mellitus, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. For data collection, a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, the PASE scale for physical activity, and the SDSCA questionnaire for self-care were administered. Statistical analysis was performed in Jamovi using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s chi-square test. The results showed a mean age of 71.94 ± 6.08 years, an average duration of illness of 11.44 ± 5.26 years, and a BMI of 28.48 ± 4.10 kg/m². The level of physical activity was evenly distributed among low (33.8%), moderate (33.8%), and high (32.3%). Moderate self-care adherence (60.0%) and intermediate glycemic control (36.9%) were predominant. No clear association was found between the level of physical activity and diabetes control. It is concluded that metabolic control in older adults depends on multiple factors, and therefore requires a comprehensive nursing approach focused on physical activity, education, self-care, and ongoing monitoring. Keywords: Exercise; Diabetes Mellitus; Aged; Primary Health Care.
Language: Spanish
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217957504
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