A Qualitative Exploration of Self-Management Behaviors and Influencing Factors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The self-management behavior of patients with diabetes involves a complex set of actions involving medication therapy, lifestyle changes, and management of complications in the daily routine. Our study aims to explore adherence to self-management behaviors by patients with type 2 diabetes and the potential factors influencing those behaviors.

Methods

This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews conducted with patients who have type 2 diabetes and who were recruited from the department of endocrinology in a tertiary teaching hospital. Data were analyzed thematically using the interview framework.

Results

Overall, 28 patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited and interviewed. Three types of medication noncompliance behaviors were coded. I

SUBMITTER: Peng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8893955 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature