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The aim of the present study was to explore the difference between perceived stress among male and female adults with diabetes in Karachi. On the basis of detailed literature review, it was hypothesized that there will be a significant difference on the scores of perceived stress among males and female diabetic adults. A purposive sample of (96 adults) 48 males and 48 females (diabetic patients) age range of 25 to 75 (mean=41.2 and SD=12.3) who belong to different socioeconomic status were selected from different hospitals of Karachi. After taking individual consent demographic information was taken through self-developed demographic form. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-Urdu Version) was used to measure the meaning of an event and adequacy of coping resources. After scoring, to evaluate the results t-test was applied for statistical analysis. And the findings revealed significant gender difference on the variable of perceived stress (p<.05) and female diabetics score higher than male diabetics. Findings from the study were helpful for physicians, health care practitioners and clinical psychologists.
Umara Rauf, Uzma Ali, Mahjabeen Tariq. (2016) Gender Difference on Perceived Stress among Adults with Diabetes in Karachi-Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies, Vol. 12, Issue 1.
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