What information needs do people with recently diagnosed diabetes mellitus have and what are the associated factors? A cross-sectional study in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to identify: (1) information needs of people with recently diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM); (2) information needs within different subgroups; and (3) factors associated with information needs concerning DM such as current level of information, health-related quality of life or participation preferences.

Design

A mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods was used. Information needs for different topics and estimated associated factors were described using logistic regression models. Additionally, a qualitative content analysis was performed.

Setting

Monocentre study.

Participants

Information needs were assessed and analysed in 138 consecutive participants with DM who took part in the German

SUBMITTER: Grobosch S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6252653 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature