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- Title
Live experience of people with diabetes mellitus on selfmanagement during COVID-19 in remote area of Indonesia.
- Authors
Eka, Angelina Roida; Mariati, Lusia Henny; Getrida Simon, Maria; Dewi, Claudia Fariday; Iwa, Kornelia Romana; Demang, Fransiska Yuniati; Hepilita, Yohana; Rosali Krowa, Yuliana Reginaldis
- Abstract
Introduction: People with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are vulnerable to COVID-19. Therefore, it’s important to maintain good self-management (diet, exercise, medicine, and health care visitations) during pandemics. Unfortunately, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s difficult for them to maintain adequate self-management. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the self-management of people with DM during the pandemic, especially in a remote area of Indonesia. Methods: This study is qualitative and uses the phenomenology method. The data was obtained from 10 people with Diabetes Mellitus using face-to-face interviews. Data collected was analyzed thematic using Atlas.ti software and statements from participants were presented verbatim to illustrate the themes realized. Results: Participants’ experience in self-management during COVID-19 was categorized into three themes and ten sub-themes. The three themes emerged from the study: psychological distress of being vulnerable to COVID-19, preferring traditional over medical treatment, and prejudgment toward healthcare workers and facilities. Conclusion: Rural residents with DM experience psychological distress, leading to poor selfmanagement and stigma toward healthcare workers and facilities. Therefore, it is important to do comprehension care consisting of self-management, psychological care, and education on the stigma around COVID-19 for people with DM.
- Subjects
INDONESIA; DIABETES; COVID-19 pandemic; PSYCHOLOGICAL distress; SELF-management (Psychology)
- Publication
Gaceta Médica de Caracas, 2022, Vol 130, pS1094
- ISSN
0367-4762
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.47307/GMC.2022.130.s5.0