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How to promote fruits, vegetables, and berries intake among patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care? A self-determination theory perspective




AuthorsKoponen AM, Simonsen N, Suominen S

PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Publication year2019

JournalHealth Psychology Open

Journal name in sourceHEALTH PSYCHOLOGY OPEN

Journal acronymHEALTH PSYCHOL OPEN

Article numberARTN 2055102919854977

Volume6

Issue1

Number of pages11

eISSN2055-1029

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1177/2055102919854977

Web address https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2055102919854977

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/41281619


Abstract
The results of this study showed the importance of autonomous motivation for healthy eating. Autonomous motivation and female gender were the determinants most strongly associated with fruits, vegetables, and berries intake among patients with type 2 diabetes. Other determinants of fruits, vegetables, and berries intake were high education, high social support, high age, and a strong sense of coherence. Autonomous motivation and self-care competence mediated the effect of perceived autonomy support from a physician on fruits, vegetables, and berries intake. Thus, physicians can promote patients' fruits, vegetables, and berries intake by supporting their autonomous motivation and self-care competence. The results are in line with self-determination theory.

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