Qualitative study on cognitive distortion and negative behavior of patients with diabetes mellitus

Patients with DM who have negative perceptions and are overly worried about their disease poor glycaemic control. If the thought of someone is distorted, they will likely feelings, then behavior be influenced. Aims: This study aimed to determine cognitive behavioral distortions patients diabetes mellitus (DM) relationship between distortion behavior. Settings Design: utilized a qualitative design descriptive approach. Methods Material: Participants included 15 people were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data collected semi-structured interviews for 60-90 minutes. Statistical analysis used: Analyzed content thematic NVivo 12 plus software. Results: Cognitive consisted four sub-themes, including denial, catastrophic thinking, labeling, personalization. Negative comprised two emotions depressive symptoms. Not all participants experienced showed The types by catastrophizing, personalization, which was often followed