Going Beyond the Visible in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Defense Mechanisms and Their Associations With Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life

Frontiers in Psychology

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Gabriella Martino¹  Andrea Caputo²  Federica Bellone¹  Maria C. Quattropani¹  Carmelo M. Vicario³ 

[1] Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina;Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome;Department of Cognitive Sciences, University of Messina

关键词: defense mechanisms;    depression;    quality of life;    physical component summary;    mental component summary;    chronic diseases;    type 2 diabetes mellitus;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00267

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Introduction Clinical psychological features may impact a person’s aptitude to deal with chronic diseases, leading to emotional distress, suffering, and a worse perceived quality of life (QoL). Chronic diseases are largely represented, and their incidence is constantly increasing all over the world. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases and it is very difficult to manage, demanding long term self-management, which improves the perceived QoL. The aim of this study was to explore defense mechanisms, depression, QoL, time since diagnosis, and metabolic control in T2DM patients.

【 授权许可】

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