Difficulties of diabetic patients in the illness control: feelings and behaviors

Authors

  • Denise Siqueira Péres University of São Paulo; Faculty of Philosophy, Siences and Letters
  • Manoel Antônio dos Santos University of São Paulo; Faculty of Philosophy, Siences and Letters
  • Maria Lúcia Zanetti University of São Paulo; College of Nursing
  • Antônio Augusto Ferronato University of São Paulo; College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000600008

Keywords:

diabetes mellitus, health education, chronic disease

Abstract

This study aimed to identify difficulties diabetic patients face during treatment in controlling the disease. A total of 24 diabetic patients, attended in the Nurse Educational Center for Adults and Elders in 2003, participated in the study. The data was collected individually, through a written report guided by a question previously elaborated, on a pre-scheduled date. The Content Analysis technique was used in the data analysis. The results showed several difficulties related to the treatment follow up: rejection and denial of the patient's condition, suffering and revolt due to restrictions imposed by the diet, physical activity and medication. It is possible to infer that the focus of the education approach should not be restricted to the transmission of knowledge; it should also include emotional, social and cultural aspects that also influence in the treatment follow up.

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Published

2007-12-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 6 (2007)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Difficulties of diabetic patients in the illness control: feelings and behaviors. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(6), 1105-1112. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000600008