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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

List of Authors: Koponen AM, Simonsen N, Suominen S

Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Publication year: 2019

Journal: Health Psychology Open

Journal name in source: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY OPEN

Journal acronym: HEALTH PSYCHOL OPEN

Volume number: 6

Issue number: 1

Number of pages: 11

eISSN: 2055-1029

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055102919854977

URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2055102919854977

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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Suominen, Sakari (Public Health)

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