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Relationship between perceived social stigma and diabetes self-care activities in Iranian participants with type 1 diabetes

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Abstract

Purpose

A large percentage of side effects and problems associated with diabetes including social stigma interfere with health promotion behaviors in people with diabetes, minimize their social interactions, and indeed prevent them from asking for help regarding treatments and follow-up care services. Therefore, the present study was to elucidate the relationship between perceived social stigma (PSS) and diabetes self-care (DSC) activities in Iranian participants with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Methods

This correlational study was fulfilled on 135 participants with T1D in the city of Tabriz, Iran, selected through the convenience sampling method. The data were collected via the Demographic and Clinical Data Collection Form, the Type 1 Diabetes Stigma Assessment Scale (DSAS-1), and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire (SDSCAQ). The data were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics software (Version 16) incorporating descriptive and analytical statistics.

Results

The results revealed that the total score mean of PSS in the study participants was 51.43±12.16, which was at a moderate level. As well, the mean score of the DSC activities was 37.93±11.26. As a whole, no significant relationship was observed between the PSS and the DSC activities.

Conclusion

According to the study findings, the PSS was not significantly correlated with the DSC activities; however, both variables in most study participants were at moderate levels. Therefore, further studies on the factors associated with the social stigma of diabetes are necessary. Knowing these factors can help treatment team plan to reduce the diabetes stigma and improve people with diabetes' self-care.

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The authors of this article appreciate the Research Deputy of Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, all dear participants as well as the respectable personnel of Tabriz Health Center who helped us in conducting this study.

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This study was supported by the vice chancellor for research at Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch.

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Mahdilouy, P., Ziaeirad, M. Relationship between perceived social stigma and diabetes self-care activities in Iranian participants with type 1 diabetes. J Diabetes Metab Disord 20, 1505–1511 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-021-00893-1

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