Effects of gender, age, family support, and treatment on perceived stress and coping of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Conclusions:
The results suggest that perceived stress, coping, and diet regimen are deeply associated with gender and age and that a male with type 2 diabetes mellitus living with his spouse is strongly dependent on support from the spouse. It is important to take into account gender, age, and family environment to provide patients with an individualized approach to addressing perceived stress and to provide education program for coping that can maximize treatment and maintain better, continuous glycemic control. (Source: BioPsychoSocial Medicine)
Source: BioPsychoSocial Medicine - July 15, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yoriko HaraMizuho HisatomiHisao ItoMotoyuki NakaoKoji TsuboiYoko Ishihara Source Type: research
Psychosocial distress and functioning of Greek youth with cystic fibrosis: a cross-sectional study
Background:
To assess psychosocial functioning and distress of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis compared to healthy controls.
Methods:
Thirty-six patients with cystic fibrosis aged 8-18 years (24 boys, mean age +/- SD: 11.5 +/- 2.6 years) and 31 sex- and age-matched healthy control subjects (18 boys, mean age +/- SD: 12 +/- 2.5 years) were enrolled in the study. In order to assess the self-esteem, social adjustment, and family functioning of these young people, the Culture-free Self-esteem Inventory, the Social Adjustment Scale-Self-Report, and the Family Assessment Device were administered. Emotional/ behavio...
Source: BioPsychoSocial Medicine - June 11, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Konstantina KostakouGeorge GiannakopoulosStavroula DiaremeChara TzavaraStavros DoudounakisStelios ChristogiorgosChryssa BakoulaGerasimos Kolaitis Source Type: research
