Effect of mutual support groups on the salutogenesis of metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at an urban health center in Chiapas, Mexico

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GAM, T2DM, Glycemic control, Impact

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease considered a public health problem in several countries. Metabolic control in these patients prevents the development of complications. Forming mutual support groups (MSGs) can aid in this control. Objective: To evaluate the effect of the Mutual Support Group (MSG) on the salutogenesis of metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated at an Urban Health Center in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study conducted with patients with T2DM. Results: The sample consisted of 185 patients with T2DM. Attendance at the MAGs was 38.91% of the total, with 61.08% not attending. The age group most affected was between 45 and 59 years old. Patients with controlled fasting blood glucose levels accounted for 26.4% of the total, with 37.2% maintaining glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels <7%. Patients with uncontrolled fasting blood glucose levels accounted for 73.5%, with 62.7% having HbA1c levels >7%. Conclusions: There are anti-salutogenic factors that work against health promotion, namely: It is mainly women who do not attend the GAM, as well as the 45-49 age group, and they are also those who are pre-obese, with uncontrolled blood glucose and very high glycosylated hemoglobin, but normal cholesterol levels.

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Author Biographies

  • Néstor Rodolfo García Chong, Autonomous University of Chiapas

    Medical Surgeon (7 years) from 1996, Master in Teaching in Health Sciences (2 years) from 2003, Master in Psychopedagogy (2 years) from 2006, graduated from the Autonomous University of Chiapas (Unach); Doctorate in Ecology and Sustainable Development with orientation in Population, Environment and Rural Development (6 years) from 2010 graduated from El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (Ecosur).

    Currently Full Time Professor “A”, Leader and responsible for the Academic Body Promotion and Education for Health (CA-UNACH42) Faculty of Human Medicine “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suarez” Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH). National Researcher Level 1, of the National System of Researchers (S.N.I.), Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (Secihti). Scientific Researcher or Honorary Technologist of the State System of Researchers S.E.I. of the Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation of Chiapas (ICTI), Recognition of Desirable Profile of the Program for the Professional Development of Teachers for Higher Education (SEP-PRODEP).

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  • Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Feliciano, Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas

    Dr. Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Feliciano is a prominent professional in the field of medicine. He is currently a full-time professor at the Faculty of Human Medicine at the Autonomous University of Chiapas.

  • Carlos Gómez Díaz, Mexican Social Security Institute

    Dr. Carlos Gomez Diaz is a specialist in epidemiology working in an IMSS medical unit.

  • Hilda María Jimenez Acevedo, Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas

    PhD in Social Development from the University of London, England, she joined the DER in 2008 and is a member of the Economy, Society, and Territory Academy. She holds a degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the Ibero-American University, Mexico City; a Master's degree in Social Management and Social Policy from the University of Manchester, England; and a PhD in Social Development from the University of London, England.


    In the academic field, she has worked at the institution as:

    Full-time professor at the Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH), teaching online and in-person undergraduate and graduate courses.

    At other institutions, she has been:
     Lecturer at the Institute of Public Administration of the State of Chiapas (IAP), teaching online and in-person undergraduate and graduate courses.

  • Margarita Yvon Valdéz Morales, Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas

    Physician who treats students in the Gerontology Degree Program at the Faculty of Human Medicine of the Autonomous University of Chiapas

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Published

2025-11-03

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): july - dicember

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Effect of mutual support groups on the salutogenesis of metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at an urban health center in Chiapas, Mexico. (2025). Salud Integral, 3(3), 21-29. https://revistas.ues.edu.sv/index.php/si/article/view/3412