Experience of living with type 1 diabetes in a low-income country: a qualitative study from Liberia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While epidemiological data for type 1 diabetes (T1D) in low/middle-income countries, and particularly low-income countries (LICs) including Liberia is lacking, prevalence in LICs is thought to be increasing. T1D care in LICs is often impacted by challenges in diagnosis and management. These challenges, including misdiagnosis and access to insulin, can affect T1D outcomes and frequency of severe complications. Despite the severe nature of T1D and growing burden in sub-Saharan Africa, little is currently known about the impact of T1D on patients and caregivers in the region.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study consisting of interviews with patients with T1D, caregivers, providers, civil society members and a policy-maker in Liberia to better understand the ps

SUBMITTER: Adler AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527120 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature