Correlation between Self Efficacy, Type D Personality and Health Locus of Control with Control of Blood Sugar in Patients with Diabetes Type II

Introduction: Glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients seems to be affected by personality as well as psychological factors. Therefore, this study intends to investigate the relationship between self efficacy, type D personality and health locus of control with control of blood sugar in patients with diabetes type 2. Methods: All women with diabetes in Yazd Diabetes Research Centre were considered among which 80 were selected by random sampling. They completed Shirer’s self-efficacy scale questionnaire, type D personality questionnaire and Multiple health locus of control questionnaire. Then they were introduced to the lab for blood test. Data was analysed by SPSS software and stepwise regression method. Results: The results of Pearson correlation coefficients showed that self efficacy (r = 0/83) and type D personality (r=0/55) and health locus of control with HbA1c correlated positively and significantly (p