Perceptions of diabetes risk and prevention in Nairobi, Kenya: A qualitative and theory of change development study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes is increasing in Kenya, especially in urban settings, and prevention interventions based on local evidence and context are urgently needed. Therefore, this study aimed to explore diabetes risk and co-create a diabetes prevention theory of change in two socioeconomically distinct communities to inform future diabetes prevention interventions.

Methods

In-depth interviews were conducted with middle-aged residents in two communities in Nairobi (one low-income (n = 15), one middle-income (n = 14)), and thematically analysed. The theory of change for diabetes prevention was informed by analysis of the in-depth interviews and the Behaviour Change Wheel framework, and reviewed by a sub-set (n = 13) of interviewees.

Results

The key factors that influ

SUBMITTER: Manyara AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10863861 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature