What are the perspectives of adults aged 18-40 living with type 2 diabetes in urban settings towards barriers and opportunities for better health and well-being: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Delivered as part of the global assessment of diabetes in urban settings, this study explores different aspects of living with type 2 diabetes, for adults aged 18-40. Primary questions were as follows: (1) can we identify subgroups of adults under 40 years old sharing specific perspectives towards health, well-being and living with type 2 diabetes and (2) do these perspectives reveal specific barriers to and opportunities for better type 2 diabetes prevention and management and improved well-being?

Design

The study employed a mixed-method design with data collected through demographic questionnaires, Q-sort statement sorting exercises, focus groups discussions and individual interviews.

Setting

Primary care across Greater Manchester, UK.

Participants

SUBMITTER: Croke S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10514606 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature