Devising Solutions for COVID-19 Fear in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Nataraj, Megha

doi:10.1177/00302228211029142

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“…Among patients with diabetes, psychological distress and socioeconomic status (SES) are greatly influenced by a fear of COVID-19 (Alawadi et al, 2020;Al-Sofiani et al, 2021;Minoura et al, 2022). The primary reason is that diabetes patients experience fear as a result of their fragile immune systems, which would contribute to making their bodies more susceptible to infection during the COVID-19 pandemic (Jelinek et al, 2017;Nataraj, 2021). However, the invention of vaccine may change the pandemic waves but some groups of chronic disease patients feel fear because vaccinated people have also been infected again during that pandemic situation (Elsayed et al, 2022).…”

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“…Diabetes-related health issues with mental effects are greatly impacted by the fear of infection which increases the body’s vulnerability to creating illness (Sayeed et al, 2020 ; Ali and Elliott, 2021 ). A previous study analyzed that 81.1% of people with diabetes were worried or feared because of the higher risk of COVID-19 infection in Bangladesh (Nataraj, 2021 ).…”

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“…Considering this contextual concern, most studies in Bangladesh have focused on COVID-19-related fear among older adults (Islam et al, 2021 ; Mistry et al, 2021 ; Sujan et al, 2021 ) and only COVID-19-specific diabetes worries (Nataraj, 2021 ), but to our best knowledge, no studies have been undertaken to COVID-19 related fear and associated factors among type-2 diabetes patients during the pandemic. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the COVID-19 fear prevalence and its associated correlates among type-2 diabetes patients which will help to assist in implementing appropriate strategies, interventional as well as support programs in a low-resource setting like Bangladesh.…”

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COVID-19 fear and its associated correlates among type-2 diabetes patients in Bangladesh: A hospital-based study

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused widespread fear among people around the world, particularly those with underlying health conditions such as type-2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate COVID-19 fear and its associated potential factors among type-2 diabetes patients in Bangladesh. A total of 1,036 type-2 diabetes patients residing in the Jashore district of Bangladesh were interviewed using the COVID-19 Fear Scale in Bengali language. A prevalidated questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic, lifestyle-related characteristics, and COVID-19-related information. Logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with perceived fear of COVID-19. The mean score of the COVID-19 fear was 18.1 ± 5.6. Approximately 45 and 39% were most afraid and uncomfortable thinking about COVID-19, respectively. Regression analysis revealed that gender, age, occupation, residence, physical activity, smoking, and dietary diversity score were associated with fear. Additionally, respondents who had limited self-care practice, unaffordable medicine, medicine shortages, a close friend or family member diagnosed with COVID-19, and financial problems during COVID-19 were significant predictors of COVID-19 fear. Healthcare providers should implement interventions, including appropriate education and counseling, to address the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on type-2 diabetes patients in Bangladesh. Impact statementFear arises as a fundamental emotional response to the perilous coronavirus disease, potentially serving as a contributing element in the development of diverse psychological disorders. The study illuminates the psychological obstacles experienced by type-2 diabetes patients by analyzing the extent of fear associated with COVID-19. This study's findings are essential for healthcare professionals and policymakers to comprehend the specific requirements and concerns of type-2 diabetes patients during the pandemic. The findings of this study not only expand our understanding of the psychological effects of COVID-19 but also offer evidence-based suggestions for customized interventions and support systems to reduce fear and enhance the well-being of individuals living with type-2 diabetes in Bangladesh. This research holds promise in guiding public health strategies and enhancing the overall management and care of diabetes patients in times of crisis, ensuring their safety and improved health outcomes.

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