Diabetes mellitus Type-II (DM-II) and disease conviction: An exploration of the possible causes

Authors

  • Mohd. Akram F/o Medicine (U), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
  • Prem Kapoor HIMSR, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijapr.v1i2.1422

Keywords:

SuAe mizaj balghami, ziyabetus, disease conviction, temperamen, Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Disease conviction is one of the elements of illness behaviour which assesses a tendency to be convinced that a somatic pathology is present and along with it, a resistance to reassurance. According to the concept of temperament, it is established that the personality and activities of a person are determined by his inherent temperament in both healthy and diseased conditions. It is speculated that disease conviction in diabetes may also be affected by the patients temperament. Material and Methods: The present study is a cross sectional, descriptive, hospital based study to assess Disease Conviction in 100 DM-II patients. Disease Conviction was assessed with the help of Illness Behaviour Questionnaire. Temperament was assessed with Temperament Assessment Format. Known DM-II patients aged between 30-60 years were included in the study. Those having co-morbidity or severe acute complications of diabetes were excluded. Results: 81.81% of the patients having a raised blood-sugar were found to be suffering from disease conviction. 75.2% of the patients taking injectable hypoglycemic drugs had the same perception. 63.52% having balghami temperament, and 73.33% patients having Saudavi temperament had a conviction that their illness was severe. Conclusion: A significant percentage of Diabetic patients were found to be suffering from disease conviction. Severity of disease, route of administration of medication and Mizaj (temperament), all play a considerable role in determining the behaviour.

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Author Biography

  • Prem Kapoor, HIMSR, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
    MD, Associate Professor (Medicine)

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Published

2013-05-01

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Diabetes mellitus Type-II (DM-II) and disease conviction: An exploration of the possible causes. Int J of Adv in Psyc Res [Internet]. 2013 May 1 [cited 2025 Jul. 22];1(2). Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/1422