Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: adherence challenges in environments of low socio-economic status
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Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: adherence challenges in environments of low socio-economic status
Abstract
Background: The efficacy of treatment for clients with diabetes is highly dependent on the individual's ability to manage the disease. Several constraints, such as poverty, illiteracy and insufficient resources (finances and specialised healthcare professionals), especially communities of low socio-economic status, could influence clients' ability to manage their disease.
Aim: The main aim of this study was to outline the obstacles encountered by individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus from an urban community with regard to management of their disease.
Setting: The study was conducted at a primary health care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained from all relevant authorities. Eight (8) conveniently selected clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus per participating community healthcare centre (six approved centres in total) were invited to take part in focus group discussions. Twenty six clients, 15 females and 11 males, with a mean age of 58.92 years (SD = 7.33), agreed to participate. Audiotaped data were transcribed verbatim followed by content analysis and identification of themes.
Results: Themes that emerged were challenges with: a healthy eating plan, physical activity, financial constraints, other people's understanding of the disease, and service received at the community healthcare centre. Verbatim quotes were used to exemplify the themes.
Conclusion: Clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus experienced several challenges in the management of their disease. These challenges should be addressed to assist with better glycaemic control and to curb the emergence of diabetic complications and their attendant cost implications.
Gestion des diabétiques de type 2: les défis d'adhérence dans des environnements à faible socio-économiques.
Contexte: L'efficacité du traitement pour les clients atteints de diabète est très dépendante de la capacité de l'individu à gérer la maladie. Plusieurs contraintes telles que la pauvreté, l'analphabétisme et l'insuffisance des ressources (finances et les professionnels spécialisés de soins de santé), en particulier dans les groupes à faible socio-économique pourraient influencer la capacité des clients à gérer leur maladie.
Objectif: L'objectif principal de cette étude était de décrire les obstacles rencontrés par les personnes atteintes de diabète de type 2 à partir d'une communauté urbaine en ce qui concerne la gestion de leur maladie.
Définition: L’étude a été menée dans un établissement de soins de santé primaires dans le Western Cape, en Afrique du Sud.
Méthodes: jeuéthique a été obtenue à partir de toutes les autorités compétentes. Huit (8) clients modèles ont été sélectionnés avec le diabète de type 2 par participant Centre de santé communautaire (six CSC approuvés au total) ont été invités à prendre part à des discussions de groupe de discussion. Vingt-six (26) clients, 15 femmes et 11 hommes avec un âge moyen de 58 à 92ans (SD = 7.33), ont accepté de participer. Les données enregistrées sur bande audio ont été transcrites intégralement suivies par l'analyse du contenu et l'identification des thèmes.
Résultats: Les thèmes émergents sont les défis avec: un plan d'alimentation saine, l'activité physique, les contraintes financières, la compréhension par les autres personnes de la maladie et le service reçu au CSC. Des citations textuelles ont été utilisées pour illustrer les thèmes.
Conclusion: Les clients avec diabète de type 2 ont connu plusieurs difficultés dans la gestion de leur maladie. Ces défis doivent être relevés pour aider à un meilleur contrôle de la glycémie et à réduire l'apparition de complications diabétiques et les répercussions sur les coûts de celles-ci.
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