Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2006 Dec;9(2):145-152.

A Study of Depression, Anxiety, Stress Response and Self-care by Gender in Diabetic Patients

• Song MS
• Cho YI

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the depression, anxiety, stress response and self-care, to analyze the correlation among depression, anxiety, stress response and self-care by gender, and to determine factors associated with self-care in diabetic patients. METHOD: The subjects of this study were 103 participants with diabetes mellitus. Data were analyzed by chi-square test, t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis by using SAS program. RESULT: Items for self-care evaluation by gender were significant differences in hospital visit, hypoglycemia preparation, proper hygiene, taking a rest, foot injury check, drinking, and smoking. The female patients are more likely to have higher self-care score than the male patients. However, there were no differences in depression, anxiety and stress response by gender. In male patients, there were positive correlations between the degree of depression and stress response, the degree of anxiety and stress response. In female patients, there were positive correlations between the degree of depression and stress response, the degree of anxiety and stress response. In multiple regression analysis, gender and experienced admission is associated with self-care.
CONCLUSION
We should consider integrated approaches for psychological problems in the management of diabetic patients.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Depression; Anxiety; Stress; Self-care

MeSH Terms

Anxiety*
Depression*
Diabetes Mellitus
Drinking
Female
Foot Injuries
Humans
Hygiene
Hypoglycemia
Male
Self Care*
Smoke
Smoking
Smoke