scholarly journals “I Had to Rediscover Our Healthy Food”: An Indigenous Perspective on Coping with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Maya Maor ◽  
Moflah Ataika ◽  
Pesach Shvartzman ◽  
Maya Lavie Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Land Dispossession ◽  
Indigenous Groups ◽  
Poor Treatment

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is disproportionally prevalent among the Bedouin minority in Israel, with especially poor treatment outcomes compared to other indigenous groups. This study uses the perspective of the Bedouins themselves to explore the distinct challenges they face, as well as their coping strategies. The study is based on an interpretive interactionist analysis of 49 semi-structured interviews with Bedouin men and women. The findings of the analysis include three themes. First, physical inequality: the Bedouin community’s way of coping is mediated by the transition to a semi-urban lifestyle under stressful conditions that include the experience of land dispossession and the rupture of caring relationships. Second, social inequality: they experience an inaccessibility to healthcare due to economic problems and a lack of suitable informational resources. Third, unique resources for coping with T2DM: interviewees use elements of local culture, such as religious practices or small enclaves of traditional lifestyles, to actively cope with T2DM. This study suggests that there is a need to expand the concept of active coping to include indigenous culture-based ways of coping (successfully) with chronic illness.

scholarly journals "The group facilitates everything": meanings patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus assigned to health education groups

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 980-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Pereira de Melo ◽  
Edemilson Antunes de Campos
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Structured Interviews

OBJECTIVE: to interpret the meanings patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus assign to health education groups.METHOD: ethnographic study conducted with Hyperdia groups of a healthcare unit with 26 informants, with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and having participated in the groups for at least three years. Participant observation, social characterization, discussion groups and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Data were analyzed through the thematic coding technique.RESULTS: four thematic categories emerged: ease of access to the service and healthcare workers; guidance on diabetes; participation in groups and the experience of diabetes; and sharing knowledge and experiences. The most relevant aspect of this study is the social use the informants in relation to the Hyperdia groups under study.CONCLUSION: the studied groups are agents producing senses and meanings concerning the process of becoming ill and the means of social navigation within the official health system. We expect this study to contribute to the actions of healthcare workers coordinating these groups given the observation of the cultural universe of these individuals seeking professional care in the various public health care services.

scholarly journals Self-monitoring of blood glucose in Black Caribbean and South Asian Canadians with non-insulin treated Type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study of patients’ perspectives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enza Gucciardi ◽  
Mariella Fortugno ◽  
Andrea Senchuk ◽  
Heather Beanlands ◽  
Elizabeth McCay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Black Caribbean

Background: To examine the views and current practice of SMBG among Black Caribbean and South Asian individuals with non-insulin treated Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Twelve participants completed semi-structured interviews that were guided by the Health Belief Model and analyzed using thematic network analysis. Results: The frequency of monitoring among participants varied from several times a day to once per week. Most participants expressed similar experiences regarding their views and practices of SMBG. Minor differences across gender and culture were observed. All participants understood the benefits, but not all viewed SMBG as beneficial to their personal diabetes management. SMBG can facilitate a better understanding and maintenance of self-care behaviours. However, it can trigger both positive and negative emotional responses, such as a sense of disappointment when high readings are not anticipated, resulting in emotional distress. Health care professionals play a key role in the way SMBG is perceived and used by patients. Conclusion: While the majority of participants value SMBG as a self-management tool, barriers exist that impede its practice, particularly its cost. How individuals cope with these barriers is integral to understanding why some patients adopt SMBG more than others.

scholarly journals Self-monitoring of blood glucose in Black Caribbean and South Asian Canadians with non-insulin treated Type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study of patients’ perspectives

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enza Gucciardi ◽  
Mariella Fortugno ◽  
Andrea Senchuk ◽  
Heather Beanlands ◽  
Elizabeth McCay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Black Caribbean

Background: To examine the views and current practice of SMBG among Black Caribbean and South Asian individuals with non-insulin treated Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Twelve participants completed semi-structured interviews that were guided by the Health Belief Model and analyzed using thematic network analysis. Results: The frequency of monitoring among participants varied from several times a day to once per week. Most participants expressed similar experiences regarding their views and practices of SMBG. Minor differences across gender and culture were observed. All participants understood the benefits, but not all viewed SMBG as beneficial to their personal diabetes management. SMBG can facilitate a better understanding and maintenance of self-care behaviours. However, it can trigger both positive and negative emotional responses, such as a sense of disappointment when high readings are not anticipated, resulting in emotional distress. Health care professionals play a key role in the way SMBG is perceived and used by patients. Conclusion: While the majority of participants value SMBG as a self-management tool, barriers exist that impede its practice, particularly its cost. How individuals cope with these barriers is integral to understanding why some patients adopt SMBG more than others.

scholarly journals HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: SOCIAL REPRESENTATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 185-194
Author(s):  
NÊDA LYAN SOUTO LOPES DE QUEIROZ ◽  
Paula paulina costa Tavares ◽  
NELIA DE OLIVEIRA DAMASCENO DA SILVA ◽  
MARCIA OLIVEIRA DAMASCENO ◽  
GINA ANDRADE ABDALA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Social Representation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Healthy Habits

Objective: to identify the social representations of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients on the effect of an educational intervention to guide the adoption of healthy habits. Method: This was a qualitive study, where semi-structured intervies.  Semi-structured interviews were applied after an educational intervention and were analized using the Collective Subject Discourse technique, based on the Theory of Social Representations. Results: 21 patients participated. In the analysis of the three questions, eleven Central Ideas emerged: “Aspects that contribute to health”; "There are difficulties for putting it into practice"; "Everything positive, including the attention received"; "It is possible, everything is there in nature"; "It is possible, but it does not replace the drugs"; "It is not always possible, it depends on some factors"; “If the person doesn't want it, everything is difficult”; “You can use them all”; “Mainly sun, physical activity, healthy eating ”; "I like water very much"; “Trust in God is essential”. Final considerations: the participants recognized the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and highlighted the positive results of adopting healthy habits.

What information is important for accredited exercise physiologists to facilitate change in clients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus?

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
Alisa K. Zimmermann ◽  
Fiona Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
New Graduate

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) prescribe exercise and physical activity interventions for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). During initial consultations, AEPs face the challenge of collecting enough information to facilitate behaviour change and adherence to treatment recommendations. The objective of this research is to explore the initial consultation practices of AEPs with clients living with T2DM and resultant recommendations provided to clients to promote long-term adherence. This study was an exploratory descriptive qualitative study. Twenty-one AEPs who currently practice in the Townsville Region participated in focus groups or semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using a thematic and triangulation approach. Results revealed that an interview style consultation is standard practice, which varied based on experience of the AEP. Interviewing techniques facilitating behaviour change were under-utilised, especially among less-experienced AEPs who focused on the medical information. Assessment of the psychosocial wellbeing of the client living with T2DM by AEPs was limited. AEPs recommended that group exercise sessions yielded greater success for clients adopting physical activity. It is recommended that new graduate AEPs develop greater confidence in strategies of gathering information to facilitate behaviour change in clients with T2DM. A mentorship program could ensure the continued development of new graduate AEPs through the transfer of knowledge and skills.

scholarly journals Self-Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Cared for at an Emergency Service in Mexico

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 1195-1202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irasema Romero Baquedano ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos ◽  
Tatiane Aparecida Martins ◽  
Maria Lúcia Zanetti
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Emergency Service ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Disease Evolution ◽  
Multiple Variables

This study examines the self-care ability of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and relates it to sociodemographic and clinical variables. The study included 251 patients who were cared for by an emergency service in Mexico, in 2007. Data were obtained through structured interviews held at participants’ households, through a form, a questionnaire and the Self-Care Ability Scale. Descriptive and correlation statistics were used for data analysis. The results show that 83 (33.5%) individuals displayed good self-care ability and 168 (66.5%) individuals displayed regular ability. A directly proportional correlation was found between self-care ability and schooling (r=0.124; p<0.05), as well as a negative correlation for religion (rs=-0.435; p<0.05) and duration of disease evolution (r=-0.667; p<0.05). The conclusion is that most of the individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus displayed regular ability for self-care. Self-care ability is related to multiple variables that should be taken into account by health professionals when suggesting educational programs.

‘Are you sure you’re going to have another one of those?’: A qualitative analysis of the social control and social support models in type 2 diabetes

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (14) ◽  
pp. 1819-1829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toby RO Newton-John ◽  
Adriana D Ventura ◽  
Kylie Mosely ◽  
Jessica L Browne ◽  
Jane Speight
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Control ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Health Related

While there is evidence that spouses can impact the self-management of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, less is known about the influence of the wider social network. This qualitative study explored the perceived impact of the family as well as friends and work colleagues on type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management. A total of 25 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their social experiences of living with diabetes. Deductive thematic analysis was applied to the data. Pre-existing themes of health-related social control and social support were identified in the wider social network, with additional themes of non-involvement and unintentional undermining also emerging.

scholarly journals The perspectives of Brazilian homemakers concerning living with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Maria Guerreiro Vieira da Silva ◽  
Kathy Hegadoren ◽  
Gerri Lasiuk
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family Context ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Behavior

The purpose of this study is to present an understanding of the experience of Brazilian homemakers with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). A descriptive exploratory design was used and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 Brazilian homemakers concerning their experience. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and the resulting text was analyzed using the sequential step method. Data converged to one dominant category, "constructing one's identity in the family context", which is comprised of three categories: gender differences; day-to-day concerns; and incongruity between knowledge and behavior related to DM2. These findings suggest that participants construct their identities within the family context and that their experience of living with DM2 is integral to their self-identification as wives and mothers. This, in turn, has implications for the design and implementation of programs to assist women in managing DM2 effectively.

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