Diabetes self-management: a qualitative study of education needs, practices and caregiver support in the Keta Municipality of Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A major part of diabetes management involves patients' self-management. Poor self-management increases the risk of complications from the condition. Good self-management requires appropriate and adequate education and caregiver support, typically provided through structured diabetes education programmes. Education on various topics, including self-management, is a key component of diabetes management services in Ghana. However, challenges such as limited knowledge, economic constraints and sociocultural factors hinder self-management practices. We explored the self-management education (SME), practice and support needs of adults with type-2 diabetes (T2D) at the Keta Municipal Hospital.

Research design and methods

This phenomenological study involved 16 adults l

SUBMITTER: Tetteh C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816688 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature