Relationship between personality trait and selfmanagement in diabetic patients referred to Bushehr medical centers in 2012-13

Diabetes is a serious problem and self- management is effective factor for diabetes control. Personality trait is one of the important factors in diabetes self- management. In this study، purpose was determination of effective personality traits in self- management. In this cross sectional study، data were collected from a convenience sample of 396 diabetic patients، using self- management and Big five personality Scales. For data analysis، multiple linear regression models were used. Among five personality traits، the most effective traits in self- management were conscientiousness، openness، and extraversion (R2= 32%). Conscientiousness and openness were significant predictors for all of self- management aspects. Extraversion was effective factors in selfregulation، self- integration، and following treatment. The education for diabetic patients with neuroticism and agreeableness traits is necessary and Patients with conscientiousness، openness، and extraversion traits can be used as model in educational process.