Men With Type II Diabetes in Peru: The Role of Masculine Gender Norms in the Perception of Family Support.

ABSTRACT: Type II diabetes is increasingly becoming a problem in Latin American countries such as Peru. People living with diabetes must incorporate several behavioral changes in their everyday lives, which are done outside the purview of medical professionals. Support from friends and family members is essential to the successful management of any chronic condition. Our study discusses the role of family involvement in supporting the management of diabetes among Peruvian men and examines how masculine norms play a role in the way such support is received and perceived, and their influence in motivation to adhere to treatment recommendations. In-depth interviews with 20 men from a low socioeconomic status, aged 27 to 68 with a diagnosis of Type II diabetes were conducted. Our analysis suggests the i

SUBMITTER: Ferrazza I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10993681 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature