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Perceived severity and benefits show a preliminary conditional association with kidney-protective behaviors in type 2 diabetes with early kidney function decline: an exploratory health belief model analysis.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at how people with diabetes and early kidney decline think about their health. It found that believing a condition is serious and that actions help can lead to better self-care. This shows a link between mindset and behavior, but it is not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Fakkaew C · Koositamongkol S · Sriprasong S · Chancharoenthana W

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression · 2026 Oct 15
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42876250/