Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Health Anxiety Events Symptoms in Patients with Type II Diabetes

Type II diabetes, a prevalent disease, often leads to mental health challenges and various psychological and social difficulties. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing health anxiety symptoms among individuals with type II diabetes.

This study employed an applied research approach with a quasi-experimental design, including pre-test, post-test, and control group. The sample consisted of 30 patients with type II diabetes from medical centers in Tehran, randomly divided into experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The experimental group received CBT, while the control group did not. The health anxiety scale by Salkoskis et al. (2002) was used for assessment. Inclusion criteria comprised informed consent, absence of prior similar education, age between 30 to 55 years, while exclusion criteria included missing more than two sessions and presence of psychiatric disorders. Data analysis encompassed descriptive and inferential statistics.

The findings revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy effectively reduced health anxiety symptoms in patients with type II diabetes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy demonstrates efficacy in alleviating health anxiety symptoms among individuals with type II diabetes. It is recommended for integration into treatment and education processes.