Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adults with diabetes encounter various challenges related to managing their condition. In this study, we explored the experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status in Türkiye.

Methods

This study was conducted as a phenomenological qualitative research. The purposive sampling method was used to select adults with type 2 diabetes. Data saturation was achieved with 20 patients. The data were collected through a demographic information form and a semi-structured questionnaire. The participants were interviewed by phone. The interviews were conducted in a quiet environment where the participants could respond comfortably. During the data analysis process, the content analysis approach suggested by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) was use

SUBMITTER: Semerci Cakmak V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780756 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature