| Autor: |
Abdullah, Nor Fadhilah, Fauzi, Radziah Mohd, Harith, Sakinah |
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International Medical Journal; Feb2017, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p27-30, 4p |
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Introduction: A combination of health problem, routine changes and life events may cause stress to the MetS patient. The stress may affect patient's well-being physically and mentally. The chosen of coping was important since it may influence the stress. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of stress among metabolic syndrome patients and the coping styles used among the respondents. Method: A total of 142 metabolic syndrome patients were participated in this study. It was done at 'Klinik Pakar Perubatan' and 'Klinik Rawatan Keluarga' in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Their stress level was assessed using Malay validated questionnaires of Personal Stress Inventory and their coping was assessed using Malay validated of Brief COPE. Descriptive analysis, chi square and fisher exact test were used to see the coping that has been used. Results: This study revealed 14.1% of the respondents' perceived stress. Acceptance was the highest coping used followed by religion and substance abuse was the least used by the respondents. Stressed patients often use negative coping of behavioral disengagement, venting, and self-blame. While, patients who are considered non-stressed regularly use planning coping. Discussion: Stress is not too apparent among MetS patients. Non-stressed patients prefer to use good coping and stressed patients prefer to use dysfunctional coping which it might cause them remain in stress. Intervention to encourage and promote the use of good coping is important to prevent development of further psychological problems among chronic metabolic disorder patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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