Illness uncertainty and treatment motivation in type 2 diabetes patients

Authors

  • João Luís Alves Apóstolo Escola Superior de Enfermagem Dr. Ângelo da Fonseca
  • Catarina Sofia Castro Viveiros Medical Service III for Women and Reumatology
  • Helena Isabel Ribeiro Nunes Centro de Saúde dos Olivais
  • Helena Raquel Faustino Domingues Coimbra Regional Oncology Center; Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000400009

Keywords:

uncertainty, motivation, diabetes mellitus, type 2

Abstract

AIMS: To characterize the uncertainty in illness and the motivation for treatment and to evaluate the existing relation between these variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes. METHOD: Descriptive, correlational study, using a sample of 62 individuals in diabetes consultation sessions. The Uncertainty Stress Scale and the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire were used. RESULTS: The individuals with type 2 diabetes present low levels of uncertainty in illness and a high motivation for treatment, with a stronger intrinsic than extrinsic motivation. A negative correlation was verified between the uncertainty in the face of the prognosis and treatment and the intrinsic motivation. DISCUSSION: These individuals are already adapted, acting according to the meanings they attribute to illness. Uncertainty can function as a threat, intervening negatively in the attribution of meaning to the events related to illness and in the process of adaptation and motivation to adhere to treatment. Intrinsic motivation seems to be essential to adhere to treatment.

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Published

2007-08-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2007)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Illness uncertainty and treatment motivation in type 2 diabetes patients. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(4), 575-582. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000400009