Tip 2 Diyabet Tanılı Bireylerde Hastalık Algısı ve Tedaviye Uyum

Background: Diabetes is a chronic disease that has been increasingly prevalent in recent years, leading to various complications and contributing to morbidity, workforce loss, reduced quality of life, and mortality. Illness perception and treatment adherence play a critical role in the treatment, care, and management of chronic diseases.Aim: This study aimed to determine the levels of illness perception and treatment adherence among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and to identify the related factors.Methods: The study data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, the Patient Compliance to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment Scale, and the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 23.0 with appropriate statistical tests.Results: The mean total illness perception score of individuals with type 2 diabetes was found to be 51.35±9.05, while the treatment adherence score was at a moderate level (81.55±9.46). Illness duration and regular blood glucose monitoring were significantly associated with illness perception; whereas gender, illness duration, regular blood glucose monitoring, and receiving education about diabetes were significantly associated with treatment adherence (p<0.05). A moderate positive correlation was identified between treatment adherence and both total illness perception score and its sub-dimensions (r=0.699, p<0.001).Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that the perceptual burden of individuals related to the disease increased, the level of compliance with treatment was moderate and there was a moderate positive relationship between the two variables. It is recommended that nurses consider the concepts of illness perception and treatment adherence, as well as the factors influencing these, when providing care to individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.