scholarly journals Evaluation of the relationship between loneliness and medication adherence in patients with diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (8) ◽  
pp. 3149-3161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Kusaslan Avci
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Emotional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
The Relationship

Objective The emotional status of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is important in the course of treatment. The present study aimed to determine the level of loneliness among patients with DM and to evaluate the relationship between the patients’ level of loneliness and medication adherence. Method This cross-sectional study used a semi-structured questionnaire and the University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale to collect data from 325 patients who were diagnosed with DM. Results We found that loneliness scores were significantly elevated in individuals with a low level of education, unmarried individuals, and students. Furthermore, these scores were elevated in patients diagnosed with type 1 DM, patients on insulin therapy, patients diagnosed with diabetic foot syndrome, patients who did not exercise regularly, and patients who reported being disturbed by reminders from their families or spouses to take their medications or they did not feel anything after such reminders. Conclusions Individuals with DM may encounter various problems in their daily lives. Evaluating the emotional status in these individuals, including loneliness and treatment adherence, is important in ensuring that their needs are being met.

scholarly journals Adherencia terapéutica y control metabólico en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 / adherence and metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a hospital of medellin (colombia), 2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Lina María Martínez Sánchez ◽  
Gloria Inés Martínez Domínguez ◽  
María de los angeles Rodríguez Gázquez ◽  
Camilo andrés Agudelo Vélez ◽  
Juan Guillermo Jiménez Jiménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapeutic Adherence ◽  
Type 2 Dm ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Apoyo Social ◽  
The Relationship

Objetivo:Explorar la relación entre la adherencia terapéutica y el control metabólicoen pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 (DM-2), que consultaron a una instituciónhospitalaria en Medellín-Colombia.Materiales y métodos:Estudio transversal. Lamuestra estuvo constituida por personas con 18 y más años, con diagnóstico de DM-2•PHVHVTXHILUPDURQHOFRQVHQWLPLHQWRLQIRUPDGR(OPXHVWUHRIXHQRSUREDELOtVWLFRmuestra por conveniencia. Se aplicaron las escalas Summary of Diabetes Self-CareActivities para valorar adherencia terapéutica y Duke-Unc para evaluar apoyo social.La hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c) fue procesada por el método inmunoturbidimé-trico de inhibición en el Equipo Cobas C-501. Se asumió como “control metabólicoadecuado” un valor de HbA1c < al 7%. Se utilizó el programa SPSS versión 19.0 parael análisis.Resultados:De los 70 pacientes estudiados: el 66% son mujeres, el 76%tiene Hipertensión arterial, el 70% tiene dislipidemias y el 16% fuma. Además, el 59%HVLQVXOLQRGHSHQGLHQWHHOWLHQH+E$F•HOQRWLHQHDSRRVRFLDO/RVfactores con mayor proporción de adherencia fueron: medicación (79%), cuidado depies (71%). Mientras que los más bajos fueron: autocontrol glicémico (32%) y ejercicio(28%). La HbA1c se correlacionó significativamente (p<0.05) con adherencia a dieta,autocontrol de glicemia, cuidado de pies, apoyo social y género.Conclusiones:Laadherencia terapéutica estuvo asociada al control metabólico en pacientes con DM-2. Objective: Explore the relationship between the therapeutic adherence and metaboliccontrol in patients with Diabetes Mellitus type 2 (DM-2), which consulted to a hospitalinstitution in Medellin-Colombia. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study. The

scholarly journals Association between obesity and depression in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2; a study protocol

F1000Research ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo De la Cruz-Cano ◽  
Carlos Alfonso Tovilla-Zarate ◽  
Emilio Reyes-Ramos ◽  
Thelma Beatriz Gonzalez-Castro ◽  
Isela Juarez-Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Background: Diabetes mellitus and depression are highly prevalent conditions throughout the world and have significant impact on health outcomes. It has been estimated that diabetes mellitus type 2 affects about 246 million people in the world; nevertheless, incidence varies among countries. There is evidence that depression is associated with a poor metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus that present other health problems (such as hypertension and obesity). The aim of this study protocol is to determine if obesity increases the risk for depression in patient with diabetes type 2.Methods: The analysis will be reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).The studies suitable for inclusion will be assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) to determine their methodological quality. To identify the studies of interest, we will search on PubMed and EBSCO databases. We will use the following keyword combinations: "Diabetes Mellitus type 2 AND obesity AND depression", "depression AND Diabetes Mellitus type 2", "Diabetes Mellitus type 2 AND body mass index cross sectional study", "depression AND obesity cross-sectional study". Causes for exclusion will be publications that studied patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1; articles that focused on the treatment and complications of diabetes mellitus type 2; publications that have studied other clinical or psychiatric conditions (for instance, seizure disorder or history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic symptoms or dementia).Conclusion: The results of this study will form the basis for a better understanding of the association between obesity and depression in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, and will allow development of prediction tools and better interventions. It is evident that several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetes among population. Currently, evidence for the deleterious effects of diabetes mellitus type 2 are based on cross-sectional or other observational designs. Therefore, this study will have important implications for future research and public health guidance.

scholarly journals Attitudes and perceptions towards hypoglycaemia in patients with diabetes mellitus: A multinational cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. e0222275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Y. Naser ◽  
Ian C. K. Wong ◽  
Cate Whittlesea ◽  
Hassan Alwafi ◽  
Amjad Abuirmeileh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

scholarly journals Dietary Attitude of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqas Sami ◽  
Khalid M Alabdulwahhab ◽  
Mohd Rashid Ab Hamid ◽  
Tariq A. Alasbali ◽  
Fahd Al Alwadani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Background and Objectives: There is a paucity of literature on the dietary attitude (DA) of patients with type 2 diabetes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Although the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is high in Gulf countries, there remains a lack of understanding of the importance of dietary behavior in diabetes management among patients. Understanding the behavior of patients with diabetes towards the disease requires knowledge of their DA. Therefore, this study aimed to assess and evaluate the DA of type 2 diabetes patients, and it is the first of its kind in the KSA. Material and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 patients with type 2 diabetes. A self-administered DA questionnaire was used to collect the data. Psychometric properties of the questionnaire were assessed by face validity, content validity, exploratory factor analysis, and internal consistency reliability. The data were collected using a systematic random sampling technique. Results: The overall DA of the patients was inappropriate (p = 0.014). Patients had an inappropriate DA towards food selection (p = 0.003), healthy choices (p = 0.005), food restraint (p < 0.001), health impact (p < 0.001), and food categorization (p = 0.033). A poor DA was also observed in relation to the consumption of red meat (p <0.001), rice (p < 0.001), soup and sauces (p = 0.040), dairy products (p = 0.015), and junk food (p < 0.001). Conclusions: It is highly recommended that patients with diabetes receive counseling with an empowerment approach, as this can bring about changes in their dietary behavior, which is deeply rooted in their daily routine. Healthcare providers should also be well-informed about patients’ attitudes and beliefs towards diabetes to design tailored educational and salutary programs for this specific community. Diabetes self-management educational programs should also be provided on a regular basis with a special emphasis on diet and its related components.

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