A Qualitative Exploration of Fijian Perceptions of Diabetes: Identifying Opportunities for Prevention and Management.

ABSTRACT: Rates of diabetes are high in many communities of Pacific Island peoples, including people from Fiji. This qualitative study explores knowledge and attitudes towards diabetes among i-Taukei Fijians to facilitate the cultural tailoring of diabetes prevention and management programs for this community. Fijians aged 26 to 71 years (n = 15), residing in Australia, participated in semi-structured interviews; 53% (n = 8) were male. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, then thematically analyzed. Diabetes is recognized as an important and increasing health problem requiring action in the i-Taukei Fijian community. Widespread support for culturally appropriate lifestyle interventions utilizing existing societal structures, like family networks and church groups, was apparent. Thes

SUBMITTER: Dearie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6480118 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature