Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Title
Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
Subject
Coping; diabetes mellitus;
men; stress
men; stress
Description
Background: Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can have a notable impact on the
psychological and physical well-being of individuals, which in turn affects the
management of the condition. Men and women experiencing stress and adopting
distinct coping strategies. However, research focusing specifically on T2DM in men
is still limited.
Purpose: The present study intends to investigate the distress and coping
strategies adopted by male T2DM outpatients in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design and conducted in-
depth interviews to 24 male T2DM outpatients. The interview guidelines were
formulated using the Indonesian version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS17)
questionnaire, which comprised four domains: physician-related distress,
emotional burden, regimen-related distress, and interpersonal distress. A thematic
analysis was performed to analyze the results gathered during the research and
compile them into a final report.
Results: The study revealed that individuals diagnosed with T2DM experienced a
range of emotional and practical difficulties, including feelings of fear, anxiety, and
a lack of understanding. Disease burden, a lack of understanding of both diabetes
and healthcare services, difficulties managing their diet, routine medication,
financial concerns, and fatigue also contributed to the distress. To cope with
distress, the informants identified eight distinct coping strategies. Of these, the most
effective strategy was receiving support from family members, followed by
acceptance, self management, positive attitude, understanding of their illness,
joining the diabetes community, spirituality, and getting more information about
T2DM.
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that men experience eight distinct
types of stress and utilise comparable coping strategies associated with T2DM.
Emotional distress represents the predominant pressure, while family support
constitutes the primary coping strategy. These results are important for nurses and
other healthcare professionals in supporting patients.
psychological and physical well-being of individuals, which in turn affects the
management of the condition. Men and women experiencing stress and adopting
distinct coping strategies. However, research focusing specifically on T2DM in men
is still limited.
Purpose: The present study intends to investigate the distress and coping
strategies adopted by male T2DM outpatients in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design and conducted in-
depth interviews to 24 male T2DM outpatients. The interview guidelines were
formulated using the Indonesian version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS17)
questionnaire, which comprised four domains: physician-related distress,
emotional burden, regimen-related distress, and interpersonal distress. A thematic
analysis was performed to analyze the results gathered during the research and
compile them into a final report.
Results: The study revealed that individuals diagnosed with T2DM experienced a
range of emotional and practical difficulties, including feelings of fear, anxiety, and
a lack of understanding. Disease burden, a lack of understanding of both diabetes
and healthcare services, difficulties managing their diet, routine medication,
financial concerns, and fatigue also contributed to the distress. To cope with
distress, the informants identified eight distinct coping strategies. Of these, the most
effective strategy was receiving support from family members, followed by
acceptance, self management, positive attitude, understanding of their illness,
joining the diabetes community, spirituality, and getting more information about
T2DM.
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that men experience eight distinct
types of stress and utilise comparable coping strategies associated with T2DM.
Emotional distress represents the predominant pressure, while family support
constitutes the primary coping strategy. These results are important for nurses and
other healthcare professionals in supporting patients.
Creator
Fajar Ari Nugroho1
, Rico Budhiarta Chandra1
, Nike Laila1
, Sera Rukia1
, Inggita Kusumastuty
1
,
Anggun Rindang Cempaka1
, Lola Ayu Istifiani1
, Atifa Nafia Hasantie Latif1
, Rico Budhiarta Chandra1
, Nike Laila1
, Sera Rukia1
, Inggita Kusumastuty
1
,
Anggun Rindang Cempaka1
, Lola Ayu Istifiani1
, Atifa Nafia Hasantie Latif1
Source
https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v14i1.61605
Date
24 April 2024
Contributor
PERI IRAWAN
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
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Citation
Fajar Ari Nugroho1
, Rico Budhiarta Chandra1
, Nike Laila1
, Sera Rukia1
, Inggita Kusumastuty
1
,
Anggun Rindang Cempaka1
, Lola Ayu Istifiani1
, Atifa Nafia Hasantie Latif1, “Distress and Coping Strategy among Indonesian Men with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11249.