Patient-Perceived Challenges to Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of the study was to explore patient-reported challenges influencing type 2 diabetes self-management in a diabetes center in Ethiopia.

Methods

Exploratory qualitative interviews were conducted with purposively sampled patients with type 2 diabetes. Thematic data analysis was performed to identify challenges to diabetes self-management, and the themes were interpreted using Leininger's sunrise model.

Results

Thirty patients with type 2 diabetes participated. Four themes were identified regarding challenges to type 2 diabetes self-management: (1) cultural values and beliefs, (2) kinship and social factors, (3) educational factors, and (4) economic conditions. Sociocultural factors and low income intersected to significantly impede effective diabetes s

SUBMITTER: Desse TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600660 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature