Introduction:Diabetes isone of the major and real stress in life
that is controlled by a Several factors Including the behavioral factors,
attitude and healthcare. so integrating social and
psychological aspects of the bio-psycho-social model approach tochronic disease is essential.This study
investigated the relationship between attachment style and self-efficacy and
self-care in type 2 diabetic patients.
Methodology:In thiscross - sectional study, 200 members of
diabetes association of shahrekord with type 2 diabetes were randomly selected
data collection included demographic questionnaire, the adult attachment scale,
diabetes self-efficacy scale (CIDS) and Glasgow and Tolbert Diabetes self-care
scale.the data were analyzed using SPSS
software.
Results:The relationship between
attachment styles and diabetes self-efficacy andself-care was significant (p ˂ 0/01). The
attachment styles with (p˂0/05)and(p ˂ 0/001), predicts diabetes
self-efficacy and self-care respectively.
Conclusion: Attachment
styles Affected by internal active models and the structure of the memories
that has been established in relationship disease such as loss, threats, isolation
and dependence,
enables attachment behavior. So,checkout the attachment style so patients at
the rapeutic relationship is essential because attachment style that formed in
childhood, continues into adulthood and seems to be one of the most important
factors in therapeutic relationship.
Izadi tameh A, Nemati Dehkordi S, Nemati Dehkordi M. The Relationship between Attachment Style on Self- Efficacy and Self-Care in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. J Diabetes Nurs 2014; 1 (2) :50-60 URL: http://jdn.zbmu.ac.ir/article-1-39-en.html