Understanding the role of family functioning, dietary adherence, and culture on glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes: A mediation and moderation analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Families and cultural contexts can impact dietary adherence and glycemic control of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Yet little is known about these relationships in Africa, where poor dietary adherence and glycemic control are prevalent. To address this gap, this study investigated whether dietary adherence mediates family functioning and glycemic control among T2D adults in Benin, West Africa. We also explored whether cultural identity affected the association between family functioning and dietary adherence.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 512 T2D patients from six health centers was conducted to assess: 1) family functioning with the 12-item McMaster Family Assessment Device-General Functioning Subscale (FAD-GF); 2) dietary adherence via the Perceived Dietary Adheren

SUBMITTER: Alaofe H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960932 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature