The Effect of Perceived Stress and Family Functioning on People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Published: December 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.3689
Bhagyashree Bhandary, Satheesh Rao, Sanal T.S
1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
2. Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
3. Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Bhagyashree Bhandary,
Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities & Social Science,
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University and Nagar, P.O. Deralakatte- 575018, India.
E-mail: bhags71@hotmail.com
Background: Various studies have suggested that support from a patient’s family can facilitate his/her recovery from a physical illness and improve the ability of the patient to deal with consequences of Type 2 Diabetes. Stress is considered to play a major role in influencing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Aim: To determine the roles of Perceived Stress and Family functioning on behaviours of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Material and Methods: The present study included 250 Diabetics as per the WHO criteria and 250 non-Diabetics. Questionnaires were given to them to obtain data.
Results: Stress was found to be high among Diabetics (22.17%) as compared to that in Non-Diabetics (16.92%). Family assessment showed a significant difference among its subscales when it was compared between Diabetics and Non-Diabetics.
Conclusion: Perceived stress influences Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Role played by the Family is significant in managing Diabetes.
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