Open AccessPsychosocial aspects of living with diabetes mellitus in promoting self-care
Author(s) -
Sumaya Giarola Cecílio,
Célia Luciana Guedes Barbosa Brasil,
Camila Pacheco Vilaça,
Samara Mariana Ferreira da Silva,
Elisângela Da Cruz Vargas,
Heloísa de Carvalho Torres
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
rev rene
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2175-6783
pISSN - 1517-3852
DOI - 10.15253/2175-6783.2016000100007
Subject(s) - psychosocial , self care , qualitative research , diabetes mellitus , gerontology , medicine , social support , psychosocial support , content analysis , psychology , disease , type 2 diabetes mellitus , nursing , health care , family medicine , psychiatry , social psychology , endocrinology , sociology , social science , economics , economic growth
Objective: to understand the psychosocial aspects of living with diabetes mellitus. Methods: a study qualitative,made with 16 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. The data were collected through telephone calls using asemi-structured script approaching the care in health, barriers and family support, analyzed by Bardin’s content.Results: two categories emerged related to the practice of self-care: Self-care, containing three sub-categories:diet, physical activity and emotional aspects and support networks. Conclusion: the results of the study showedthe importance of understanding the emotional aspects and attitudes of patients regarding educational practicesfor self care, in order to establish strategies to prevent and control the disease.