Employment factors associated with daily time management in working people with type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Aim: To determine the employment factors associated with daily time management in working people with type 2 diabetics.

Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to 277 working people with type 2 diabetes. It included a daily time management scale, and questions about age, gender, hemoglobin A1c levels, shift work, managerial position, and average working hours. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between daily time management and each factor, adjusted for age, gender, and hemoglobin A1c.

Results: Responses were obtained from 220 individuals. Daily time management was associated with managerial position (being a manager) and working hours. Shift work was associated with "adjustment of life rhythms" and managerial position was associated with "adjustment of work" and "goal setting and behaviors consistent with personal values". Hours of work were associated with "adjustment of life rhythms" and "time control".

Conclusion: When providing support on time management to working people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, any assessment should consider the availability of shift work, whether they are in a managerial position and working hours.

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; self-management; time management; work.