Barriers to intra-familial prevention of type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study on horizons of significance and social imaginaries

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Grabowski ◽  
Tue Helms Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Social Imaginaries ◽  
Disease Relevance ◽  
Mutual Care ◽  
Familial Differences ◽  
Complex Matter

Objectives In families living with type 2 diabetes, relatives have a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease. In many families, both the person with type 2 diabetes and his/her relatives lack detailed knowledge about this risk. One obstacle to constructive intra-familial prevention and risk reduction is the lack of perceived familial disease relevance. The objective of the present study is to explore barriers to prevention in families with at least one adult with type 2 diabetes. Methods Data were gathered during eight problem assessment and ideation workshops with families. The data were analyzed using radical hermeneutics and interpreted using Taylor’s concepts of social imaginaries and horizons of significance. Results The analysis revealed three main barriers: (1) Sole responsibilities and the absence of collective practices, (2) intra-familial differences in perceptions of risks and future health, and (3) lack of perceived disease significance and the ensuing lack of mutual care. The participating families all experienced one or more of the three identified primary barriers. Discussion The study has produced important knowledge about barriers to familial prevention of type 2 diabetes. The findings confirm that familial prevention is indeed a complex matter that calls for the use of complexity-oriented approaches in health care practice.

scholarly journals Diabetes Self-Care Practice, and Associated Factors Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Public Hospitals of Tigray Region, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Medina Abdulkadir Wehabrebi ◽  
Goitom Molalign Takele ◽  
Hiyab Teklemichael Kidane ◽  
Kahsu Gebrekirstos Gebrekidan ◽  
Birhan Gebresillassie Gebregiorgis
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Tigray Region ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Background: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is increasing steadily at an alarming rate and Ethiopia is placed fourth among the top five countries of the Africa region according to the International diabetes federation. Regardless of its burden, the self-care behaviors are still unknown. This study is aimed to determine the level of diabetes self-care practice and factors associated with among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in public hospitals of Tigray region.Methods: Institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in six selected hospitals of Tigray region from January to February, 2020. Data was collected by trained nurses with a face to face interview method using Summary Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA). Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with self-care practices. Statistical significance was declared at P-value < 0.05.Results: A total of 570 patients with type 2 diabetes were included in this study. The mean age of the participant was 46 ± 14.6 years. Less than half (46.7%) of the participants has good diabetes self-care practices. Urban residency (AOR=2.79, 95% CI 1.858-4.205), age group above 64 years (AOR=2.384, 95% CI 1.258-4.518), not having formal education (AOR=2.616, 95% CI 1.337-4.518), having family or social support (AOR=1.878, 95% CI 1.243-2.837), duration DM above 10 years (AOR=2.325, 95% CI 1.224-4.418), having personal glucometer at home (AOR=5.9, 95% CI 2.790-12.764) were determinant factors of good diabetes self-care practice. Conclusion: the diabetes self-care practices in the region was found to be low. Health care providers might have to consider actions to act on the identified factors and improve self-care practices of the patients. Especially, focusing on caring and giving follow up services to younger adults and DM patients coming from a rural areas.

scholarly journals DIABETIC FOOT CARE KNOWLEDGE AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 59-69
Author(s):  
A Gomathi ◽  
S. Kamalam ◽  
Jeevaanand N
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Target Organ Damage ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetes Patients

Background: Diabetes is traditionally known as a “silent disease,” exhibiting no symptoms until it progresses to severe target organ damage. Aims & Objective: The study was conducted to determine the knowledge of foot care ,knowledge regarding foot care practice and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes patients. Material and Methods: A Community based cross-sectional study was conducted at a primary health centre, Pondicherry, 107 subjects were selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected from December 2020 to March 2021, among type 2 diabetes who attended the diabetic clinic. A validated pretested questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of foot care, knowledge regarding foot care practice and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes patients. Data was analysed using SPSS 21. Results: Among 107 diabetes patients 68(75.6%) of them had poor knowledge and only 2 (2.2%) of them had good practice. There was highly significant (p<0.001) relationship between knowledge of foot care and knowledge regarding foot care practice scores. There was highly significant association (p<0.05) between the knowledge of foot care with selected demographic variables of gender, occupation, alcohol consumption, regularity of treatment and source of information. Conclusions: It is a need of the hour to conduct health education programme to create awareness among rural people for better glycaemic control and prevention of ulcer foot in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND SELFCARE PRACTICES AMONG DIABETICS

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Sheeba S ◽  
Sneha Ak ◽  
Veena Biju
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Care Practices

Objective: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and self-care practices among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive survey design and convenience sampling technique was used. The study was conducted among 100 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, from the Inpatient and Outpatient Department of Amrita Institute of Medical Science, Kochi. A structured knowledge questionnaire and structured practice assessment questionnaire were used to assess the knowledge and self-care practices of the subjects.Result: Result shows that 77% subjects had good knowledge regarding diabetes and majorityof the subjects had good level of self-care practices. 63% of subjects regularly monitoring blood glucose level, 72% following proper diet, 88% of subjects taking regular medication, 84% of subjects follow proper eye care, 79% of subjects follow proper foot care, 57% of subjects maintaining ideal body weight, and only 46% of subjects doing regular exercise. There was a positive relationship (r=0.09) between level of knowledge and self-care practice of the subjects and no significant association between knowledge level and selected sociodemographic variables.Conclusion: It is important that the patient should have adequate knowledge regarding diabetes and they should follow proper self-care practices to prevent further complications.

scholarly journals Fatalism, faith and fear: A case study of self-care practice among adults with Type 2 diabetes in urban Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (19-20) ◽  
pp. 3758-3767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanisah Saidi ◽  
Linda Jane Milnes ◽  
Jane Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Care Practice

scholarly journals Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Managed by a Diabetes Resource Nurse in a Primary Care Practice

2003 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Couch ◽  
Pamela Sheffield ◽  
Tracey Gerthoffer ◽  
Andrea Ries ◽  
Priscilla Hollander
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Care Practice

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetic Foot at Risk among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Primary Health Clinics in Kuantan

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
NH Azmi ◽  
A Abdul Hadi ◽  
MA Md Aris ◽  
HE Nasreen ◽  
A Che-Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Primary Health

Introduction: The diabetic foot at risk is the diabetic foot which is at risk of ulceration, hence the importance of identifying the foot at this stage. This study aims to assess the prevalence of diabetic foot at risk and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients’ attending primary health clinics in Kuantan. Methods and methods : This was a cross-sectional study conducted at four primary health clinics in Kuantan involving 450 study participants who were selected by using universal sampling method. Foot examination was carried out and foot at risk was classified based on the Kings’ Classification. Multiple logistic regressions were performed to identify the predictors for diabetic foot at risk. Results: The prevalence of diabetic foot at risk was 31.3%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified age (OR 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.06), smoker (OR 4.11, 95% CI: 1.96-8.63) and duration of diabetes more than 10 years (OR1.77, 95% CI: 1.05-2.98) as risk factors for diabetic foot at risk. Respondents with higher diabetic foot practice score (OR 0.87, 95% CI: 0.77-0.98) have lesser risk of developing diabetic foot at risk. Conclusion: Patients who are older, smoker and/or have chronic diabetes are predicted to be at higher risk to develop the diabetic foot at risk. This study also showed that patients with better foot care practice has lesser risk. Therefore, these are the groups of patients that need to be targeted for early detection and intervention to prevent serious complications.

scholarly journals Exploring the Type 2 Diabetes Management in the Primary Care Setting in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phenchamat Khamthana ◽  
Yaowaluck Meebunmak ◽  
Issara Siramaneerat
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
District Health

Purpose:We aimed to describe the outcomes of primary care setting of type 2 diabetes patient at Sub-District Health Promoting Hospital (SDHPH).Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study on 1,890 patients with type 2 diabetes who were participating in the primary care research networks in the Ratchaburi Province of Thailand. Data was obtained through a self-administered questionnaire about the state of health and care. Patient medical records were used to examine the condition of complications, treatment and several indicators of DM care. The data was processed by using logistic regression to analyse the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The hypothesis-null was rejected at p-values <0.05.Results:The participants in this study were of age 57.56 years (SD=12.10), and most (55.58%) were female. Most respondents (36.20%) completed a Bachelor’s degree and were working as employees (28.35%). Regarding duration of diabetes, the majority (28.35%) had 11-20 years. In terms of body mass index, 29.67% had body mass index between 25.0-29.9 (overweight). Regarding complications and comorbidities, the common complication and comorbidity was nephropathy (33.63%) while Ischemic heart disease was the major of other comorbid health problems (48.3%). Furthermore, patients were mostly taking Antihypertensive (67.80%) and ACE Inhibitor or ARB (59.00%). The majority of HbA1c level (42.74%) was lower than 7.0%. Regarding the logistic analysis, it showed that education and treatment significantly influenced Hemoglobin A1c level at significant levels of 0.05.Conclusion:Only modest numbers of patients achieved established targets of diabetes control. Reengineering primary care practice may be necessary to substantially improve health care.

scholarly journals Mutual Involvement in Families Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Using the Family Toolbox to Address Challenges Related to Knowledge, Communication, Support, Role Confusion, Everyday Practices and Mutual Worries

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Grabowski ◽  
Maria Beatriz Rodriguez Reino ◽  
Tue Helms Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Family Identity ◽  
Everyday Practices ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Family ◽  
Role Confusion ◽  
Complex Matter

Family involvement plays a key role in diabetes management. Challenges related to type 2 diabetes (T2D) often affect the whole family, and relatives are at increased risk of developing diabetes themselves. Creating family involvement in families living with T2D is a complex matter. This article studies potential effects of working with dialogue tools specifically developed to create family involvement. The data consist of 18 semi-structured family interviews. The data were analyzed using radical hermeneutics and theories on family identity and healthcare authenticity. The analysis revealed five themes: (1) Working with the tools created better and broader intra-familial involvement; (2) the tools enabled new roles and self-understandings for all family members; (3) the tools facilitated mutual insights into each other’s thoughts and worries; (4) after working with the tools, it was easier to discover potential challenges and possible behavior change; and (5) gaining new knowledge and the motivation to seek more knowledge was easier after working with the tools. Working with the tools changed how the families perceive themselves and the ways in which they can affect their own T2D-related health behavior together. This has direct implications for healthcare practitioners working with people with T2D.

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