Perception and coping mechanisms of patients with diabetes mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ibadan, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ushered in a period of fear and uncertainty, resulting in structural instability across the globe. Vulnerable individuals, such as patients with diabetes mellitus, are predispose to have adverse effects and complications of COVID-19 when infected. We explored the perception of diabetes mellitus patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and their coping mechanisms at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Methods

We employed an exploratory qualitative study design to explore diabetes mellitus patients' perceptions and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 32 participants (2 health professionals and 30 diabetes mellitus patients). In-depth interviews were used to colle

SUBMITTER: Tunji-Adepoju OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11349176 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature