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Comparison of social support, depression and anger in diabetic and cardiac patients

Farwa Sadiq1, Umm E Rubab Kazmi1

  • 1Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore, Pakistan.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|August 19, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Social support significantly impacts the mental health of patients with diabetes and heart conditions. Higher social support is linked to lower depression and anger levels in these patient groups.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Diabetes and cardiac diseases are significant global health concerns.
  • Mental health factors like depression and anger can influence disease management and outcomes.
  • The role of social support in managing chronic conditions requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interplay between social support, depression, and anger in patients with diabetes and cardiac conditions.
  • To identify the predictive value of social support on psychological distress in these patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 200 patients (cardiac and diabetic) from public hospitals in Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Data collection utilized validated scales for depression, social support, and anger.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.

Main Results:

  • Cardiac patients reported higher depression and greater social support compared to diabetic patients.
  • Low social support emerged as a significant negative predictor for both anger and depression in both patient groups.
  • No significant gender differences in depression, anger, or social support were observed within each patient group.

Conclusions:

  • Social support is a critical factor in the comprehensive treatment and management of both diabetes and cardiac diseases.
  • Interventions aimed at enhancing social support may improve psychological well-being in patients with chronic cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.
Abstract

Keywords:
Social support, Diabetic, Cardiac, Anger, Management.

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