Health Locus of Control, Compliance Behaviour and Depression

Diabetes is the most prevalent problem which is causing concern for the health professionals. This problem is increasing at a high rate and it is expected that in the future the condition will be worse. Psychologically factors play a very important role in causing or eliminating this condition. Therefore it was pertinent to study the psychological factors which may be changed if attribution of the illness is related to compliance which is a very important factor in controlling diabetes than changing the attribution can be helpful in making the person compliant with the medical regimen. This will also influence the mood or affectivity of the diabetes patients.