Narratives Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Regarding The Influence of Social Issues on Diabetes Self-Management: Implications For Patient Care
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Date
2023
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Abstract
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
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Research Article
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diabetes mellitus, management, social
Citation
Korsah, K. A., & Agyeman-Yeboah, J. (2023). Narratives of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients regarding the influence of social issues on diabetes self-management: Implications for patient care. Nursing Open, 00, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1825