• Urooj un Nisa
• Humera Shafi

Diabetes Mellitus is a serious problem and self-management is effective factor for diabetes control. In diabetes self-management personality is one of the important factors. Limited research exists exploring the relationship of personality traits on adherence behaviour. Since non-adherence is a major obstacle in treating diabetes, the aim of this study was to determine whether personality traits are associated with adherence to medication in individuals with type 2 diabetes. In this cross sectional study, data were collected from a purposive sample of 500 type 2 diabetic patients, using self-management and Big five personality Scales. For data analysis Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient and Multiple linear regression methods were used. Statistical analyses resulted in a negative relationship between Neuroticism and medication adherence (P<0.001), while as Extraversion (P<0.001), Agreeableness (P=0.001) and Conscientiousness (P<0.001) were positively related to medication adherence. Openness to experience did not show any significant correlation with medication adherence. Among the four personality traits (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness) only Neuroticism and Conscientiousness significantly predicted adherence to medication in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This study demonstrated that multiple personality traits are of significant importance for adherence behaviour in individuals with chronic diseases like diabetes. The findings suggest that several personality traits may interact in influencing adherence behaviour. Personality traits could putatively be used to focus efforts to educate and support patients with high risk of low medication adherence.

Personality Traits, Adherence to Medication, Diabetes Mellitus

"Personality Traits and Adherence to Medication in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no.486-491, May-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805503.pdf

"Personality Traits and Adherence to Medication in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no. pp486-491, May-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805503.pdf