Analysis of current status and influencing factors of self-disgust in patients with dia-betes
Objective To explore current status of self-disgust and its influencing factors in patients with diabetes,and to provide a reference for medical staff to take targeted interventions to improve the mental health of diabetic patients.Methods A total of 274 patients with type 2 diabetes were surveyed using the general information questionnaire,the Questionnaire for the Assessment of Self-Disgust,the Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire,and the Perceived Social Support Scale.Results The self-disgust score of patients with diabetes was(35.46±6.39).Age,diabetes-related complications,avoidance coping,and perceived social support were the main influencing factors of self-disgust,explaining 49.6%of the total variance.Conclusion Self-disgust in patients with diabetes is slightly above medium level.Nursing staff should strengthen the assessment and screening of self-disgust levels in pa-tients with diabetes,strengthen interventions for younger patients and those with diabetes-related complications,help patients re-duce their avoidance behaviors,and enhance the level of perceived social support,in an effort to reduce their self-disgust levels.