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Zeinab Shayeghian, Parisa Amiri, Maria E. Aguilar-Vafaie, Mohammad Ali Besharat, Mahmoud Parvin, Kobra Roohi Gilani,
Volume 14, Issue 4 (5-2015)
Abstract
Background: One of the important goals in control diabetes to maintain normal levels of glycated hemoglobin, but different social and psychological factors such as social support and alexithymia play role on process of this control. The purpose of present study was to examine the role of alexithymia on the association of social support and glycated hemoglobin in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 100 (60% females, 40-60 years) type 2 diabetic out-patients visiting the Labbafinejad hospital in 2013. The sample of the present study was a convenience sample. Measures of data collection included demographic and anthropometric questionnaires, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Toronto Alexithymia Scale and test of glycated hemoglobin. The collected data were analyzed, using multiple regression analysis. Results: Pearson's correlation coefficients showed a significant association between better reported perceived social support and lower alexithymia and glycated hemoglobin. Results of hierarchical linear regression analyses indicated that social support explained 23% and alexithymia 31% of glycated hemoglobin variance. As well as, alexithymia moderated association between perceived social support and glycated hemoglobin in patient with type 2 diabetes. Conclusion: Based on the present data, alexithymia has moderate role on the association between perceived social support and glycated hemoglobin in patient with type 2 diabetes. The results of this study highlight effective psychological factors in glycated hemoglobin which can help in the conceptualization, planning and design of treatment policies for control and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Seyd Sayed Mazloomi, Mitra Mody, Hakimeh Malakimoghadam, Elahe Tavasoli, Zahra Vahdani Nia, Bi Bi Fatemeh Baghernezhad Hesary,
Volume 17, Issue 2 (3-2018)
Abstract
Background: Diabetes types 2 are non- communicable disease. During the past three decades, the number of people who have type 2 diabetes become more than doubled. In this disease more than 95 percent of process curing done by patients. Self – care behaviors are important way of controlling disease. Various studies have shown that many factors affect in self-care behaviors. This study aimed to determine the predictors of self- care in type 2 diabetic patients of Yazd and Brijand.
Methods: this study is analytical, descriptive and crosses – sectional. Data collected by using of questionnaire that was designed in 4 parts:
Knowledge questionnaire, self- care questionnaire, self – efficacy questionnaire and social support questionnaire. Data analysis by description and regression test.
Result: Mean score of Knowledge, self- efficacy, self – care and perceived social support don’t have significant different between two citys. Social support with a total direct and indirect have the most effect.
Conclusion: The aim of the training program in type 2 diabetic are promoting in self – care behaviors there for we can achieve this goal by increase perceived social support, self- efficacy and Knowledge.
Farangis Demehri, Safiyeh Jafari,
Volume 26, Issue 2 (7-2026)
Abstract
Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Poses a Global Health Challenge, Requiring Effective Self-Care Management and Active Patient Engagement. Self-Care in Diabetes Management Is a Critical Determinant of Successful Outcomes. This Study Aimed to Predict Diabetes Management Self-Care Based on Intolerance of Uncertainty and Mindfulness, with Perceived Social Support as a Mediator, in Patients with T2DM.
Methods: This descriptive-correlational study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of patients referred to the Yazd Diabetes Association in the first half of 2024. A sample of 350 participants was selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (Carleton et al., 2007), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (Brown & Ryan, 2003), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Zimet et al., 1988), and the Type 2 Diabetes Self-Care Questionnaire (Neamatizadeh et al., 2022). Data analysis was performed using SPSS-24 and AMOS software.
Results: The findings revealed that mindfulness had a significant direct (β= 0.343, p< 0.001) and indirect effect, mediated by perceived social support (β= 0.133, p< 0.001), on diabetes management Self-Care. Intolerance of uncertainty had a significant direct and negative effect on Self-Care (β= -0.191, p= 0.025); however, the mediating role of perceived social support in this relationship was not confirmed. The model fit indices (CFI= 0.97, RMSEA= 0.07) indicated a good fit of the proposed model.
Conclusion: The results suggest that mindfulness enhances Self-Care in diabetes management both directly and indirectly by boosting perceived social support. Conversely, intolerance of uncertainty acts as a direct barrier to Self-Care. Therefore, developing educational interventions focused on enhancing mindfulness and reducing intolerance of uncertainty could improve Self-Care management and lead to better glycemic control in patients with T2DM.
