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Vol 9 No 2 (2024): December
Clinical Research

A Study of Diabetes Correlated Emotional Distress among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A cross Sectional Study
Sebuah Studi tentang Tekanan Emosional yang Berkorelasi dengan Diabetes di antara Pasien dengan Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2: Sebuah Studi Cross Sectional


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  • Saja Kareem Jassim*,
  • Zahraa Abbass,
  • Ali Malik Tiryag
Saja Kareem Jassim
Assistant Lecturer, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq., Iraq *
Zahraa Abbass
Assistant Lecturer, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, University of Basrah, College of Nursing, Basrah, Iraq, Iraq
Ali Malik Tiryag
Fundamentals of Nursing Department, University of Basrah, College of Nursing, Basrah, Iraq., Iraq

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.9.2024.10292
Published October 14, 2024
Keywords
  • diabetes distress,
  • emotional distress,
  • type 2 diabetes,
  • sociodemographic factors,
  • healthcare interventions
How to Cite
Jassim, S. K., Abbass, Z., & Tiryag, A. M. (2024). A Study of Diabetes Correlated Emotional Distress among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A cross Sectional Study. Academia Open, 9(2), 10.21070/acopen.9.2024.10292. https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.9.2024.10292

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Abstract

Background: Diabetes distress (DD) is a significant concern for individuals with type 2 diabetes, marked by emotional strain related to disease management and support, distinct from general psychological distress. Specific Background: Addressing DD can improve self-care practices and glycemic control, yet limited research exists on the relationship between emotional distress and sociodemographic factors in this population. Knowledge Gap: This study aims to fill this gap by exploring how sociodemographic traits influence emotional distress among type 2 diabetes patients. Aims: The primary objectives are to identify the correlation between emotional distress and diabetes and to determine the impact of sociodemographic characteristics on this distress. Results: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Endocrinology and Diabetes Center in Al-Basrah City included 150 patients aged 50–65 years, with a significant proportion of men (63.3%). The findings revealed a mean emotional distress score of 3.81, indicating high distress levels, with physician-associated distress at 3.32 and regimen-related distress at 3.48. Novelty: This research highlights the strong correlation between emotional and diabetes-related distress, particularly across different age and gender demographics, thus emphasizing the need for tailored interventions. Implications: The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating psychological assessments into diabetes management and policymakers' consideration of emotional dimensions in health program designs to improve patient self-management and quality of life.

Highlights:

 

  1. Diabetes distress impacts self-care and glycemic control.
  2. Socio-demographics influence emotional distress levels in patients.
  3. Psychological assessments are crucial in diabetes management strategies.

 

Keywords: diabetes distress, emotional distress, type 2 diabetes, sociodemographic factors, healthcare interventions

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