Self-care Behaviour

Description

This book explores Diabetes Mellitus, detailing its complex metabolic nature, classification into Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and other forms, as well as its associated acute and long-term complications. It examines the global epidemiology of the disease, highlighting rising prevalence rates, particularly in developing regions like India and specific populations such as the Kashmiri community, while identifying age as a consistent risk factor. Furthermore, the text investigates the intersection of physical health and psychological elements in chronic disease management. It contrasts the traditional biomedical model with the bio-psychosocial model, arguing that health is best understood through a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Finally, the book addresses the challenges of patient nonadherence to medical regimens, discussing contributing psychosocial barriers such as stress, inadequate social support, time pressures, and low self-efficacy, and emphasizing that adherence encompasses a broad range of self-care and health-related behaviors beyond pharmaceutical compliance.