Showing 2 results for Qualitative Study
Tahereh Dehdari, Laleh Dehdari, Shima Jazayeri,
Volume 17, Issue 5 (7-2018)
Abstract
Background: Given the recognizing the determinants of medication adherence in diabetic patients is necessary to design appropriate interventions, the aim of this study was to clarification experiences of parsons with type II diabetes in terms of insulin use.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted on 22 patients with type II diabetes who were referred to Glands Clinic of Firozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran in 2017 which were purposefully selected and interviewed. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and then analyzed.
Results: The mean age of participants was 56.72 (SD=9.16) yr old. After analyzing and coding of data, individual factors with 6 categories (included negative attitude regarding Insulin, emotional factors, knowledge, fear, belief about the more effectiveness of complementary therapies than insulin injection and inadequate skill for storage and inject insulin) and environmental factors with 3 categories (included cost, situational influences and social support) was identified as experiences participants, in terms of insulin use.
Conclusion: Establishment of counseling and training centers for patients with diabetes and their families in endocrinology clinics, increase the support of insurance from diabetic patients, and the need for more time to training patients by doctors is essential.
Mahnaz Aliakbari Dehkordi, Fatemeh Eisazadeh, Alireza Monzavi Chaleshtari,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (7-2021)
Abstract
Background: Coronary heart disease is a viral infection that has become a pandemic disease. Given the comprehensive impact that this disease has on the lifestyle of individuals, the economic situation of the country, imported drugs; the present study aims to investigate the self-care status of patients with type 2 diabetes during the Covid epidemic.
Methods: The study population in the present study was people with diabetes in Bushehr. The sampling method in the present study was purposeful and available sampling and the sample size was 13 people (7 men and 6 women). The research information was collected through a semi-structured interview for 40 to 60 minutes using open-ended questions. After the interview process, the answers were interpreted and coded using the content analysis method.
Results: According to the results of the present study, in general, patients with type 2 diabetes during the period of Covid-19 epidemic did not have a favorable self-care status and many problems in the field of self-care behavior (medication, nutrition and exercise and mobility) and in other Fields have experienced.
Conclusion: Diabetics have experienced many problems during the Quaid 19 epidemic, which further reduces their quality of life; therefore, the government, the media, the patient's family, the patient himself, doctors, psychologists and counselors can be used to reduce these problems.
