Self-efficacy, Self-regulation, and Barriers to Dietitian-led Nutrition Counseling: Qualitative Interviews with Adults with Diabetes in the United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the critical role of dietitians in supporting diabetes management through nutrition education, attendance at dietetics consultations remains suboptimal. Although the Arab Gulf Region has one of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes globally, there is a lack of research investigating the barriers and facilitators influencing both diabetes management and participation in dietetics consultations in this region. This study explored patients' perspectives on diabetes nutrition management within the framework of self-regulation and self-efficacy constructs of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and their suggestions for improving patient attendance in dietitian-led nutrition counseling sessions.

Methods

Audio recordings of semi-structured interviews with 44 adu

SUBMITTER: Ali HI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639237 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature