Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes: The Experience of Jordanian Patients with Co-existing Depression. (4th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Amer, Rasmieh; Ramjan, Lucie; Glew, Paul; Salamonson, Yenna
• Is Part Of: Issues in mental health nursing. Volume 36:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 231
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2015-03-04
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; 616.89023105
• DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2014.960627
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-2840

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>In Jordan, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is becoming a significant health problem, and a high concomitant rate of depression among this population complicates the situation. This qualitative study explored and described the emotional reactions of Jordanian patients with co-existing depression, on diagnosis of T2DM. Data were collected using semi-structured qualitative interviews from 15 patients with T2DM and depression in 2013. Interviews were audiotaped, translated and then analysed using thematic analysis. A major theme–'Initial reactions to the diagnosis'–emerged with four accompanying sub-themes (Devastation, Mixed Emotions, Denial and Acceptance). Although the majority of participants expressed negative emotional reactions on first diagnosis, a strong religious conviction allowed for acceptance of the diagnosis. Overall, the study findings support that in Arabic countries, spirituality and faith played a key role in promoting acceptance of concomitant comorbidities, and will often be useful in enhancing positive coping strategies among patients with T2DM and depression.</bold> </p> </abstract>