A Qualitative Study Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Self-Management Behaviours Among Community-Dwelling Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Nanjing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective self-management is essential for improving the health outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, many patients fail to achieve ideal self-management. This qualitative study, grounded in the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), aims to explore the mechanisms underlying self-management behaviours of patients with T2DM in the community, to provide insights for improve patients' self-management and reduce the disease burden.

Methods

Within the framework of the TPB, a semi-structured interview guide was developed based on a literature review and expert consensus. Qualitative data were obtained from in-depth interviews with 21 patients with T2DM from a community health service centre in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. All interviews were cond

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12683677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature