Psychosocial aspects of living with diabetes mellitus in promoting self-care

Sumaya Giarola Cecilio; Célia Luciana Guedes Barbosa Brasil; Camila Pacheco Vilaça; Samara Mariana Ferreira da Silva; Elisângela da Cruz Vargas; Heloísa de Carvalho Torres

doi:10.15253/2175-6783.2016000100007

Authors

Sumaya Giarola Cecilio Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Célia Luciana Guedes Barbosa Brasil Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Camila Pacheco Vilaça Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Samara Mariana Ferreira da Silva Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Elisângela da Cruz Vargas Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Heloísa de Carvalho Torres Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000100007

Keywords:

Health Education, Self Care, Diabetes Mellitus, Telemedicine.

Abstract

Objective: to understand the psychosocial aspects of living with diabetes mellitus. Methods: a study qualitative,made with 16 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. The data were collected through telephone calls using asemi-structured script approaching the care in health, barriers and family support, analyzed by Bardin’s content. Results: two categories emerged related to the practice of self-care: Self-care, containing three sub-categories:diet, physical activity and emotional aspects and support networks. Conclusion: the results of the study showedthe importance of understanding the emotional aspects and attitudes of patients regarding educational practicesfor self care, in order to establish strategies to prevent and control the disease.