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  • Psychology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

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  • Diabetes diagnosis imposes a significant lifelong psychological burden.
  • Social support is crucial for effective coping in patients with diabetes.
  • Limited research exists on social support and coping among South African diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between perceived social support and levels of well-being and coping in diabetes patients.
  • To compare well-being and coping in diabetic patients with poor versus good perceived social support.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
  • 401 participants completed the Diabetes Care Profile (DCP), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ), and WHO-5 Well-being Index (WHO-5).

Main Results:

  • An inverse relationship was found between social support and coping, indicating increased support reduces emotional distress.
  • Good social support positively correlated with better well-being.
  • Despite satisfaction with support, patients exhibited poor coping (high GHQ scores) and high HbA1c levels; no association between social support and HbA1c was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Social support is vital for enhancing coping mechanisms and treatment adherence in diabetes patients.
  • Healthcare providers must consider psychosocial factors in diabetes management.
  • Educating families about diabetes, adherence, and complications is essential.