Social Determinants as Mediators of the Emotional State of People With Type 2 Diabetes and/or Hypertension During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ecuador and Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions on the emotional state of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and/or hypertension in Ecuador and Spain. Given the differences in sociopolitical and socioeconomic contexts between these two countries, the research focused on how these diverse environments and their management of social policies and pandemic strategies influenced the emotional well-being of individuals with chronic illnesses.

Methods

We conducted 36 semi-structured telephone interviews between August and December 2020 with adults diagnosed with T2DM and/or hypertension (19 in Ecuador, 17 in Spain). The interviews were recorded, anonymized and transcribed for thematic analysis. This approach allowed us to

SUBMITTER: Sanchis-Ramon MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632625 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature