Background Emotional distress experienced by individuals with diabetes represents a type
of psychological strain specific to the challenges posed by diabetes. It mirrors the emotional
reactions arising from coping with the demands of the illness and the essential care
associated with diabetes. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated
factors of psychological distress among diabetic patients at Thyolo District Hospital in
Malawi. Objective To determine the prevalence and associated factors of psychological …

1) This study presents a pioneering investigation into the prevalence and determinants of
psychological distress among diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic at Thyolo District
Hospital in Malawi. By addressing this gap in existing literature, the study provides valuable
insights into an underexplored aspect of diabetes management. 2) The findings of this
investigation have the potential to enhance the standard of care offered to diabetic patients
accessing services at the Non-Communicable Diseases outpatient clinic within Thyolo …