Evaluation of the Effect of Education Based on BASNEF Model on Reducing Death Anxiety in Diabetic Patients with Coronavirus

Diabetes is a chronic disorder of the bodychr('39')s metabolism and is characterized by high blood sugar. One of the most common causes of coronavirus in Iran today is a dramatic increase in death anxiety in these patients. Training based on the BASNEF model on reducing death anxiety in Iran with the coronavirus was conducted.

The present study was an experimental study with a control group. The research samples included 70. Data collection tools in this study included demographic information questionnaire and death anxiety questionnaire. Before the intervention, the mentioned questionnaires were completed by the samples. Then the samples were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Then, one session was held every week for the intervention group of 8 training sessions. There was no intervention in the control group. Data analysis was performed by SPSS software.

The mean score of death anxiety in the control group was 48.0 9 18.9 before the intervention and 21.0 41 41.10 after the intervention. Comparison of these two scores did not show a statistically significant difference (P = 0.11). Also, the mean score of death anxiety in the intervention group, before the intervention, was 74.0 21 21.10 and after the intervention was 39.0 81 81.5. Comparison of these two scores before and after the intervention showed a statistically significant difference in this group (P <0.0001).

According to the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that BASNEF educational model can be effective in reducing death anxiety. Therefore, it is recommended that regular educational programs with this method be developed for diabetic patients and other patients with chronic diseases and integrated into the health system.