Socio-Ecological Determinants and Health Literacy: A Path Analysis of Self-Management Agency Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

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Conditions studied: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)

In brief

This study aims to examine the relationships between socio-ecological determinants, health literacy, and self-management agency among patients with diabetes mellitus. Using a path analysis framework, the study investigates how multi-level socio-ecological factors and different dimensions of health literacy influence patients' capacity for diabetes self-management. Understanding these pathways will support the development of comprehensive, context-sensitive interventions to improve diabetes outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07591103

Run by

Alexandria University

People needed

400

Starts

2026-05-15

Expected to finish

2026-07-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• - Adults aged 18 years and older.
• Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Receiving follow-up care in outpatient or primary healthcare settings.
• Able to communicate verbally and provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• - Patients with severe cognitive impairment.
• Patients with acute medical conditions preventing participation.
• Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Where it is running

• Alexandria University Hospital, Faculty of Nursing — Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt (enrolling)
• Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University — Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

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