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Chronic Disease Self-Management Improved with Enhanced Self-Efficacy

Murray State University

Mona N. Wicks

University Tennessee Health Science Center

Judy C. Martin

Memphis & Shelby County Health Department

This pilot study used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design to examine if participation in a chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) improved self-efficacy, self-efficacy health, and self-management behaviors in anunderserved, poor, rural population. The sample, recruited from two clinics in a south central state, consisted of 48 adults (59.70 11.22 years) and was 79.2% Caucasian (n = 38) and 20.8% (n = 10) African American. Trained lay leaders with chronic illnesses directed the interactive CDSMP based on Bandura’s selfefficacy theory that included strategies for personal exercise program development, cognitive symptom management, problem solving, and communication skills. Program-specific paper-and-pencil instruments were completed prior to and immediately after completion of the 6-week program. Significant improvements (p < .10) in self-efficacy, self-efficacy health, and self-management behaviors occurred. Results underscore the need to evaluate intervention programs for specific populations and for a new paradigm that focuses on patient-provider partnerships that can improve health outcomes in underserved, poor, rural populations.

Key Words: chronic disease • self-management program • self-efficacy

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