Relationship between personality trait and self- management in diabetic patients referred to Bushehr medical centers in 2012-13

• Main Authors: Azita Noroozi, Rahim Tahmasebi, Behnaz Shaybani
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bushehr University of Medical Sciences 2014-01-01
• Series: Iranian South Medical Journal
• Subjects: Big five model; Diabetes; Personality traits; Self- management.
• Online Access: http://ismj.bpums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-3-392&slc_lang=en&sid=1

Abstract Background: Diabetes is a serious problem and self- management is effective factor for diabetes control. Personality trait is one of the important factors in diabetes self- management. In this study, purpose was determination of effective personality traits in self- management. Material and Methods: In this cross sectional study, data were collected from a convenience sample of 396 diabetic patients, using self- management and Big five personality Scales. For data analysis, multiple linear regression models were used. Results: Among five personality traits, the most effective traits in self- management were conscientiousness, openness, and extraversion (R2= 32%). Conscientiousness and openness were significant predictors for all of self- management aspects. Extraversion was effective factors in self- regulation, self- integration, and following treatment. Conclusion: The education for diabetic patients with neuroticism and agreeableness traits is necessary and Patients with conscientiousness, openness, and extraversion traits can be used as model in educational process.