Effects of Group Training on Depression and Anxiety among Patients with Type I Diabetes: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background Depression and anxiety can have a significant impact on prognosis in diabetic patients. In this study we evaluate how the effect of group learning on anxiety and depression in adolescents with type 1 diabetes at clinics of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science. Materials and Methods This study was carried out via a pretest- posttest design on the adolescent 11-21 ages with type I diabetes. 74 patients were randomized in education group (n=37) either to the control group (n=37). Data collection tools included demographic and clinical status questionnaires, and the Beck anxiety and depression inventory. Group training intervention was done for intervention group and three months after study two groups filled questionnaires and inventories. Data analyzed using chi-square test and t-test using SPSS- 22 software. Results Findings showed that there was a significant difference between patients mean of depression in intervention group before and after intervention (P
Institution: Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2347207954