The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Baghdad hosted the discussion of the master’s thesis submitted by student Rawaa Taha Abdulrab, entitled “The relationship between disease acceptance and sleep quality among patients with type 2 diabetes,” under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Fleih Hassan in the great hall of the college.
The study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges facing patients with type 2 diabetes, by analyzing two main variables, the level of psychological acceptance of the disease, and indicators of sleep quality, and examining the correlation between them: Their level of psychological acceptance of the disease, and their sleep quality indicators, and examining the correlation between them. showed that the level of acceptance of the disease among the research sample was “moderate”, while the participants suffered from “poor” sleep quality. Importantly, statistical analysis demonstrated a correlation, albeit weak, between disease acceptance and sleep quality, suggesting that promoting psychological adaptation in patients can have a positive, albeit limited, impact on their physical comfort and sleep.
Practical recommendations go beyond traditional treatment, calling for a holistic approach to patient care. She stressed the importance of promoting psychological support and education programs to help patients live positively with their condition, as well as encouraging strategies to improve sleep through behavioral counseling and lifestyle management. The panel gave the researcher an “A” rating.
The strategic importance of the research is highlighted here, as its recommendations are directly aligned with the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), “Good Health and Wellbeing”. By focusing on improving the management of chronic diseases from an integrated psychological and physical perspective, this study contributes to national and global efforts to ensure a healthy life and promote well-being for all members of society
