This study evaluated the relationship between life events, perceived social support, and depressive features among people with diabetes.
This study was a cross-sectional design using convenience sampling. Questionnaires were distributed to targeted patients in, primary health care services in the Nablus district.
The Holmes–Rahe Stress Inventory Scale, The Beck Depression Inventory, and The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived, Social Support.
About 120 diabetic patients participated in this study. Findings revealed that higher diabetes mellitus prevalence was among older ages (39.2% are 60 years or older). More than half of the participants were smokers. Regarding life events, 53.3% of the patients have a 50% chance of developing major breakdowns in the next two years. Depression was found to
be normal among 32.5% of participants, while 22.5% were moderately depressed. More patients had a disagreement that they could find social support from their friends than their family members.
People with diabetes are affected significantly by life events, depressive features, and perceived social support, hence, further attention is needed accompanied by frequent assessment for such factors for effective diabetes management.

KEYWORDS: Diabetes mellitus, depressive features, social support, life events

Title

Chronic Illness

Publisher

Sage Journals

Publisher Country

United Kingdom

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

1.8

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

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Year

2023

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