The Effect of Self-Stigma on Self-Esteem and Treatment Compliance in Individuals with Type-2 Diabetes: An Example in the Southeast of Türkiye

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study is to examine the effect of self-stigma on self-esteem and treatment compliance in individuals with Type-2 diabetes. Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with type 2 diabetes patients who applied to a hospital in southeast Turkey. The study was carried out between June and December 2022. The sample of the study consists of 172 patients who agreed to participate in the study. Participant Introductory Questionnaire, Self Stigma, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale forms were used to collect data. Results: In the study, the mean scores of patients’ self-stigma, self-esteem, and treatment adherence were 51.16±15.41, 17.84±3.31, and 5.66±2.25, respectively. The results also indicated that there was a significant negative correlation between the mean scores of individuals’ self-stigma, self-esteem, and adherence to treatment (p