Exploring Socioeconomic Variations in Diabetes Control Strategies: Impact of Outcome Expectations

Those of higher socioeconomic status espoused more positive outcome expectations and self-efficacy, while poorer subjects reported more negative outcome expectations. Factors such as perception of control may contribute to root causes of socioeconomic disparities seen in diabetes outcomes. Interventions to increase compliance should address class-specific disease perceptions. Practical support that builds on patients” preferred strategies could help improve diabetes disparities.