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Item Experiences of Individuals Living With Diabetic Foot Ulcers at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital(2014-07) Salia, V.O.A; Korsah, K.A; Dakubo, J.C B; University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences , School of Nursing 9Globally, 382 million people live with Diabetic Mellitus (DM). Diabetic foot ulcer is a major complication of diabetes characterized by the triad of neuropathy, infection and ischaemia. It affects 15-20% of the people diagnosed with diabetes in their live time. The disease accounts for up to 10% of non-traumatic limb amputation. Using an exploratory descriptive design, the purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of diabetic patients living with foot ulcers. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 12 participants from Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana (KBTH). In-depth interviews were conducted using a semi structured interview guide. Data was analysed using Miles and Huberman content analysis. Four major themes being participants‘ knowledge regarding diabetic foot ulcer, challenges of managing diabetic foot ulcers, coping strategies in managing diabetic foot ulcers, and support systems in managing diabetic foot ulcers emerged from the study. In conclusion, education on foot care practices must be intensified by healthcare professionals to enable patients self- manage the ulcer. Provision of emotional, social and psychological support to patients managing diabetic foot ulcers must be made a priority to help them cope with the effects of the foot ulcers. Further research in assessing foot care practices among diabetic patients and identifying determinants of these practises is vital in improving patients‘ quality of life. Additionally, it may be imperative to conduct this study at multiple sites for generalization of findings.Item Narratives Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Regarding The Influence of Social Issues on Diabetes Self-Management: Implications For Patient Care(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2023) Korsah, K.A; Agyeman-Yeboah, J.Aim: To explore the perspectives of individuals living with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the influence of social factors on diabetes self-management in Ghanaian context. Design: Hermeneutic phenomenological approach to qualitative research was used. Method: A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from 27 participants who were newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Analysis of data was carried out by using content analysis approach. One main theme with five subthemes emerged. Results: Participants experienced social stigma due to the changes in their physical appearance. Mandatory isolation was created by participants in order to manage the diabetes. The financial status of the participants was affected by the diabetes self-management. Differing from the social issues, the overall participants' responses to experiences living with type 2 diabetes mellitus culminated with psychological or emotional hassles, and therefore, patients resorting to alcohol consumption to deal with diabetes related stress, fears, anxiety, apprehension and pain among others