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Bhagyashree Bhandary1, Satheesh Rao2, Sanal T S1
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University , Mangalore, Karnataka, India .
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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