| Title | An information-motivation-behavioral skills analysis of diet and exercise behavior in Puerto Ricans with diabetes. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Osborn, Chandra Y., K. Rivet Amico, William A. Fisher, Leonard E. Egede, and Jeffrey D. Fisher |
| Journal | Journal of health psychology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | 1201-13 |
| Date Published | 2010 Nov |
| ISSN | 1461-7277 |
| Keywords | Aged, Blood Glucose, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Exercise Therapy, Female, Hispanic Americans, Humans, Information Dissemination, Male, Middle Aged, Motivation, Puerto Rico, Risk Reduction Behavior, Self Care, United States |
| Abstract | Frameworks are needed to inform diabetes self-care programs for diverse populations. We tested the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model in a sample of Puerto Ricans with Type 2 diabetes (N = 118). Structural equation models evaluated model fit and interrelations between IMB constructs. For diet behavior, information and motivation related to behavioral skills ( r = 0.19, p < .05 and r = 0.39, p < .01, respectively); behavioral skills related to behavior (r = 0.42, p < .01 and r = 0.32, p < .05); and behavior related to glycemic control (r = -0.26, p < .05). For exercise, personal motivation related to behavioral skills (r = 0.53, p < .001), and behavioral skills related to behavior (r = 0.45, p < .001). The IMB model could inform interventions targeting these behaviors in diabetes. |
| Alternate Journal | J Health Psychol |
