Purpose: This study aimed to assess the relationship of depressive symptoms with self-management by adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease.
Design and methods: Using a descriptive correlational design, participants completed Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities measure.
Findings: Reported were energy loss, sleep change, and fatigue. Performed less were exercise, physical activity, eating vegetables, and blood checks. Significant correlations were BDI-II total score with feet checking, energy loss with feet checking and exercise, and sleep change with feet soaking.
Practice implications: Depressive symptoms were associated to self-management behaviors that require physical energy. Assess for advancing symptoms.
Keywords: Chronic kidney disease; depression; self-care; self-management; type 2 diabetes.
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