The relationship between trust in primary healthcare providers among patients with diabetes and levels of depression and anxiety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trust in healthcare providers has been shown to improve several clinical and patient-reported outcomes. However, its relationship with depression and anxiety has not been investigated among patients with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine whether trust in primary care physicians among patients with diabetes is associated with their levels of depression and/or anxiety.

Method

Adult patients (≥18 years) with a diagnosis of diabetes, confirmed through their electronic health records, were recruited and interviewed from the primary care clinics of three public hospitals. Patient trust in primary care physicians was assessed using the Health Care Relationship (HCR) Trust scale. Depression and anxiety were assess

SUBMITTER: AlRuthia Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7485844 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature