investigating the information needs of people with type 2 diabetes in the covid-19 pandemic era in iran: a qualitative study

Introduction: one of the most pervasive and dangerous diseases that affected iran and the world from december 2019 to may 2023 was the outbreak of covid-19. people had an intense fear of the virus for a variety of reasons. one of the main concerns of people with type 2 diabetes is their need for accurate and reliable information on how to deal with the virus. therefore, the main goal of this study is to identify the information needs of patients with type 2 diabetes against covid-19.methods the present study was conducted using a qualitative approach and content analysis. the statistical population included 14 patients with type 2 diabetes in kermanshah. the data were collected through semi-structured interviews.results: the findings showed that 211 basic concepts, four primary categories, and thirteen subcategories are fundamental in meeting the information needs of patients with type 2 diabetes. the main categories included information about covid-19, mental health care, personal health care, and health care organizations.conclusion: in general, patients with type 2 diabetes had limited information and knowledge about the types of care required against covid-19. therefore, professional nurses in hospitals need training on how to deal with covid-19 and how to care for type 2 diabetes patients against this virus and similar viruses. in order to meet patients' information needs, hospitals should manage nurses and specialists and create a database. people's health is the basis of all human life and is necessary for adequate care.