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Acta Medica Mediterranea, vol.34, no.2, pp.383-389, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of motivational interviewing (MI) on exercise behavior in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods: The sample of this experimental study consisted of 63 women with type 2 DM registered to in family health centers in Turkey. The data were collected using the description form and the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES). Mean fasting glucose levels, mean nonfasting glucose levels, mean hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values and number of hypoglycemic attacks were compared to the initially, 6th month, and 12th month in study. Results: During the study period, a statistically significant decrease in mean fasting glucose levels, mean nonfasting glucose levels, mean HbA1c values, and number of hypoglycemic attacks were observed (p < 0.05). The scores for ESES and weekly duration of exercise (minute) of the experimental group increased during follow-up in women with type 2 DM receiving MI about exercise. While 26% of the women with type 2 DM had regular health check-ups before the motivation activity, during the MI, regular followup ratio improved and increased up to 81%. Conclusion: This study showed that MI might provide significant improvement in the glisemic control and exercise behavior of women with type 2 DM. The frequency of regular health checkups for women throughout MI has increased. It is suggested that for the effectiveness of MI compare or combine it with other interventional methods.