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Okanlawon Bankole A, Jiwani RB, Avorgbedor F, Wang J, Osokpo OH, Gill SL, Jo Braden C. Exploring illness perceptions of multimorbidity among community-dwelling older adults: a mixed methods study. AGING AND HEALTH RESEARCH 2023; 3:100158. [PMID: 38779434 PMCID: PMC11109937 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahr.2023.100158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background Illness perceptions are individual beliefs or experiences about the nature and treatment of their illness. Although extensive research exists about illness perceptions, little is known about illness perceptions of multimorbidity. Methods The purpose of this parallel-convergent mixed-methods study was to comprehensively explore illness perception of multimorbidity among community dwelling older adults. Data was collected using one-on-one semi-structured interviews (n=17) and the Multimorbidity Illness Perception Scale (MULTIPleS) (n=116). Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis while quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Both qualitative and quantitative findings were integrated to identify differences in illness perceptions of multimorbidity by participant's socio-demographic and illness-related characteristics. Results Overall, participants were mostly female (71%), self-reported as Hispanic (35%), Black (33%), White (27%), or Asian (5%). From the content analysis of the qualitative data, we described three themes pertaining to Illness perception of multimorbidity which were influenced by both participants' socio-demographic and illness-related characteristics: (1) inter-relationships between conditions (2) consequences and priorities and (3) impact of multimorbidity on wellbeing. While inferential analysis of quantitative data indicated statistically significant differences across only socio-demographic characteristics such as race/ethnicity (causal links, prioritization, summary scale) and educational attainment (prioritization subscale). Mixed analysis of qualitative and quantitative findings confirmed that illness perception of multimorbidity may not differ by the number of chronic conditions. Conclusions Illness perception of multimorbidity may not differ by the number of chronic conditions the participants had. Rather, participants prioritized the impact of multimorbidity on their overall wellbeing, placing less importance on the number of their chronic conditions. Additional studies are needed to further characterize illness perceptions of multimorbidity and develop interventions that extend beyond disease-focused interventions to address holistic needs of older adults with multimorbidity.
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
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- University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, New Courtland Center for Transitions and Health, Philadelphia, PA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
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Elafros MA, Callaghan BC, Skolarus LE, Vileikyte L, Lawrenson JG, Feldman EL. Patient and health care provider knowledge of diabetes and diabetic microvascular complications: a comprehensive literature review. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2023; 24:221-239. [PMID: 36322296 PMCID: PMC10202021 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-022-09754-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy occur in more than 50% of people with diabetes, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. Patient understanding of these microvascular complications is essential to ensure early recognition and treatment of these sequalae as well as associated symptoms, yet little is known about patient knowledge of microvascular sequalae. In this comprehensive literature review, we provide an overview of existing knowledge regarding patient knowledge of diabetes, retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. We also discuss health care provider's knowledge of these sequalae given that patients and providers must work together to achieve optimal care. We evaluated 281 articles on patient and provider knowledge of diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy as well as predictors of improved knowledge and screening practices. Results demonstrated that patient and provider knowledge of microvascular sequalae varied widely between studies, which may reflect sociocultural or methodologic differences. Knowledge assessment instruments varied between studies with limited validation data and few studies controlled for confounding. Generally, improved patient knowledge was associated with greater formal education, longer diabetes duration, and higher socioeconomic status. Fewer studies examined provider knowledge of sequalae, yet these studies identified multiple misconceptions regarding appropriate screening practices for microvascular complications and the need to screen patients who are asymptomatic. Further investigations are needed that use well validated measures, control for confounding, and include diverse populations. Such studies will allow identification of patients and providers who would benefit from interventions to improve knowledge of microvascular complications and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Gastroenterology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Endocrinology and Dermatology, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Department of Neurology, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, 48109, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Didyk C, Lewis LK, Lange B. Effectiveness of smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain in adults: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:7781-7790. [PMID: 34854335 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.2005161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the effectiveness of smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain in adults. METHODS Prospectively registered systematic review of randomised controlled trials (2008-) published in English. Studies investigating smartphone apps for the self-management of low back pain (adults ≥18 years), including ≥1 NICE low back pain and sciatica clinical guideline-recommended component and functioning without health professional input were included. Outcomes were pain, function, quality of life and adherence. RESULTS Six studies were included (n = 2100 participants). All comparator groups incorporated some form of management (n = 3 physiotherapy, n = 2 GPs, n = 1 not specified). Three studies reported a significant decrease in pain intensity in the intervention group compared with the control. One study reported no significant difference between groups in pain self-efficacy. One study reported a significant reduction in disability (function) in the intervention group compared with the control. Two studies reported no between-group differences in quality of life. One study reported no correlation between adherence (app use) and change in pain intensity and one study reported that app use mediated the effect of teleconsultations on pain improvements. CONCLUSIONS Inconclusive evidence exists for the use of smartphone applications for the self-management of low back pain. Further research is needed.Implications for RehabilitationSmartphone apps have the potential to improve outcomes for people with LBP aligned with current self-management guidelines.There is a paucity of literature exploring smartphone apps for LBP self-management and current evidence is inconclusive for smartphone app use without supported care.Commercially available smartphone apps are not well regulated for content or alignment with evidence-based guidelines and recommendations.Further evaluation of commercially available apps is required to guide and instil confidence in consumers and health professionals that consumer-accessible apps may lead to improved outcomes.
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- Claudia Didyk
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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Omodara DA, Gibson L, Bowpitt G. Exploring the impact of cultural beliefs in the self-management of type 2 diabetes among Black sub-Saharan Africans in the UK - a qualitative study informed by the PEN-3 cultural model. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2022; 27:1358-1376. [PMID: 33546564 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2021.1881764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Black sub-Saharan Africans (BsSAs) in the UK regarding their type 2 diabetes (T2D) self-management using the concepts of the PEN-3 cultural model. METHOD A qualitative study involved 36 semi-structured interviews with BsSAs living with T2D in the UK to examine relevant cultural practices and beliefs that have contributed to the uneven burden of self-management behaviours. A narrative thematic analysis of the data was then conducted for the study using NVivo software and guided by the PEN-3 cultural model, which moves beyond individualistic health behaviour models of diabetes but centralises culture in understanding health behaviours. RESULTS Cultural perceptions and self-management behaviours of T2D varied among the BsSAs. Systems of self-management and treatment practices that were congruent with their cultural beliefs and personal priorities were seen as essential in the positive response to self-managing T2D. Knowledge and perceptions of non-conventional and alternative remedies linked to cultural beliefs reflected the existential health-seeking behaviours, and the significance attached to BsSAs negotiated cultural identities and collective practices within the communities. Social network supports were seen as enablers while advice and regimens from healthcare professionals (HCPs) were presented as medicalised and devoid of cultural sensitivities to respondents. CONCLUSION The study findings highlight the need to be not only aware of the negative impact of diabetes perceptions and health behaviours among the BsSA communities, but also be aware of the enabling factors and collective practices within the communities that are equally critical in influencing the self-management and health-seeking decisions of BsSAs living with T2D. PEN-3 model was significant with exploring not only how cultural context shapes health beliefs and practices, but also how social networks and systems play a critical role in enabling or nurturing positive health behaviours and health outcomes.
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- D A Omodara
- Sociology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sociology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Social Work and Health, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Tang J, Wu T, Hu X, Gao L. Self-care activities among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 27:e12987. [PMID: 34101931 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS This study investigated self-care activities and identified their related factors in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in Guangzhou, China, between September 2016 and February 2017, involving 202 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Measures included the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire and Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire. RESULTS Self-care activities in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were suboptimal overall. Foot care and blood sugar testing were the self-care activities that were performed the least. One fifth of patients smoked. Some subscales of illness perceptions, receiving health education on diabetes, employment status, education level, body mass index, age and time since type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosis, were related to self-care activities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. CONCLUSION Health-care providers and nurses should encourage greater engagement in self-care activities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially foot care and blood sugar testing. Illness perceptions may be used as a framework to guide interventions.
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- Jiao Tang
- School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Shafiq S, Parveen S, Oyebode JR. How people of African Caribbean or Irish ethnicity cope with long-term health conditions in UK community settings: A systematic review of qualitative, quantitative and mixed method studies. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2021; 29:319-327. [PMID: 33025714 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Living with a chronic or mental health condition can be challenging and requires considerable adjustment. As ways of coping are culturally influenced, it is important to understand how minority ethnic populations cope, to inform appropriate services. This review aimed to explore the coping strategies used by UK residents from an African Caribbean or Irish background between 1960 and 2020. A systematic literature search on strategies used to cope with chronic health conditions in both populations living in the United Kingdom identified 26 relevant studies. Data were extracted, quality of papers was appraised and critical interpretive synthesis was applied. Two major foci of the studies were coping strategies and barriers to coping. The main coping strategies were denial/scepticism, self-management, spirituality and religion. Within each population, there was variation in ways of coping. The review highlights the complex role of religion in influencing coping strategies. It demonstrates how personal and minority ethnic populations' experiences of service use are connected with stigma, fear and mistrust, which also act as barriers to seeking help and to coping. Coping with a chronic or mental health condition in the Irish and African Caribbean populations is under-researched. Stigma, fear and mistrust in services act as key barriers to help-seeking and religion is a prominent coping strategy. However, few detailed examples were given on how it was used to assist individuals when managing a chronic or mental health condition. Also due to a lack of research, firm conclusions cannot be drawn for the Irish population.
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- Saba Shafiq
- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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Elnaem MH, Elrggal ME, Syed N, Naqvi AA, Hadi MA. Knowledge and Perceptions Towards Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review of Current Assessments and Recommendations. Curr Diabetes Rev 2021; 17:503-511. [PMID: 32928091 DOI: 10.2174/1573399816666200914140939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). There is a scarcity of literature reviews that describe and summarize T2DM patients' knowledge and perception about CVD prevention. OBJECTIVES To describe and summarize the assessment of knowledge and perceptions about CVD risk and preventive approaches among patients with T2DM. METHODS A scoping review methodology was adopted, and three scientific databases, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed were searched using predefined search terms. A multistage screening process that considered relevancy, publication year (2009-2019), English language, and article type (original research) was followed. We formulated research questions focused on the assessment of levels of knowledge and perceptions of the illness relevant to CVD prevention and the identification of associated patients' characteristics. RESULTS A total of 16 studies were included. Patients were not confident to identify CVD risk and other clinical consequences that may occur in the prognostic pathway of T2DM. Furthermore, patients were less likely to identify all CV risk factors indicating a lack of understanding of the multi-- factorial contribution of CVD risk. Patients' beliefs about medications were correlated with their level of adherence to medications for CVD prevention. Many knowledge gaps were identified, including the basic disease expectations at the time of diagnosis, identification of individuals' CVD risk factors, and management aspects. Knowledge and perceptions were affected by patients' demographic characteristics, e.g., educational level, race, age, and area of residence. CONCLUSION There are knowledge gaps concerning the understanding of CVD risk among patients with T2DM. The findings necessitate educational initiatives to boost CVD prevention among patients with T2DM. Furthermore, these should be individualized based on patients' characteristics, knowledge gaps, disease duration, and estimated CVD risk.
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- Mohamed Hassan Elnaem
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Validation of an instrument to measure adherence to type 2 diabetes management. Int J Clin Pharm 2020; 43:595-603. [PMID: 33026588 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-020-01168-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Background Adherence to type 2 diabetes management is defined as the extent to which the behaviour of a person matches the one recommended by health care professionals. Control of this disease depends on adherence to diabetes management, which includes monitoring blood glucose levels, adopting a healthy diet, exercising, taking medication, quitting smoking, and undergoing psychosocial care and periodic check-ups. This can also prevent health complications and reduce medical costs. Objective The objective of this study is to validate a culturally appropriate instrument directed towards the Mexican population that measures a patient's level of adherence to their type 2 diabetes mellitus management. Method The study design was cross-sectional. The instrument was applied individually (face to face researcher-assisted survey) by a member of the team. The study sample included 200 participants, which were attended at an outpatient clinic. To evaluate the psychometric validity of the scale we calculated response frequencies, the discrimination of items for extreme groups, the validity, and the internal reliability. The scale of adherence for complete management in patients with type 2 diabetes includes disease monitoring, complication prevention, and social support using questions and answers based on the Likert scale, corresponding to the 5 stages of the transtheoretical model. Main outcome measure The validity and internal reliability of the instrument to measure adherence to type 2 diabetes management, which proved to be justifiable and reliable with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.92 and a total explained variance of 65.03%. Results The instrument was composed of 29 items and 6 factors: adherence to medical Cronbach's alpha = 0.92 and dietary treatment Cronbach's alpha = 0.88, change in dietary habits Cronbach's alpha = 0.89, adherence to physical activity and exercise Cronbach's alpha = 0.84, social support Cronbach's alpha = 0.79, and prevention of complications Cronbach's alpha = 0.70. The instrument obtained a content validity index (I-CVI) of 0.9. Conclusion The proposed instrument, which includes factors that measure adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patient's management, using the transtheoretical model of behaviour change to simultaneously identify patient motivation to change their lifestyle, is valid and reliable.
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Alyami M, Serlachius A, Mokhtar I, Broadbent E. The association of illness perceptions and God locus of health control with self-care behaviours in patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Health Psychol Behav Med 2020; 8:329-348. [PMID: 34040875 PMCID: PMC8114366 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2020.1805322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Objective: To investigate the associations between illness perceptions, God locus of health control (GLHC) beliefs, and self-care behaviours in Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 115 adults with T2D in a Saudi Arabian diabetes clinic. Illness perceptions, GLHC beliefs, and self-care behaviours were assessed using the Arabic versions of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, God Locus of Health Control, and Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities. Logistic and linear regressions were conducted. Results: Greater perceptions of personal control (OR = 2.07, p = .045) and diet effectiveness (OR = 2.73, p = .037) were associated with higher odds of adhering to general diet. Greater perceptions of diet effectiveness (β = 0.27, p = .034) and better understanding of T2D (β = 0.54, p < .001) were significant independent predictors of fruit and vegetables intake and exercise respectively. Patients with lower GLHC beliefs (OR = 4.40, p = .004) had higher odds of adhering to foot care than those with higher GLHC beliefs. Illness perceptions and GLHC beliefs did not predict adherence to a low-fat diet, self-monitoring of blood glucose, or not smoking. Conclusion: Greater perceptions of personal control, coherence, diet effectiveness, and lower GLHC beliefs were associated with higher adherence to self-care behaviours in Saudi patients with T2D. Interventions designed to promote self-care behaviours in Saudi patients with T2D could focus on addressing these perceptions.
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- Mohsen Alyami
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Ministry of Health, Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, King Khaled Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Moore AP, Rivas CA, Stanton-Fay S, Harding S, Goff LM. Designing the Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Diabetes (HEAL-D) self-management and support programme for UK African and Caribbean communities: a culturally tailored, complex intervention under-pinned by behaviour change theory. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1146. [PMID: 31429735 PMCID: PMC6702734 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7411-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background UK African and Caribbean (AfC) communities are disproportionately burdened by type 2 diabetes (T2D). Promoting healthy eating and physical activity through structured education is the cornerstone of T2D care, however cultural barriers may limit engagement in these communities. In addition, changes in lifestyle behaviour are shaped by normative influences within social groups and contextual factors need to be understood to facilitate healthful behaviour change. The Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) and associated COM-B framework offer intervention designers a systematic approach to developing interventions. The aim of this study was to apply the BCW in the design of a culturally sensitive self-management support programme for T2D in UK AfC communities. Methods An intervention development study was conducted. Focus groups were held with 41 AfC patients with T2D to understand healthful weight-management, diet and physical activity behaviours. The COM-B framework and BCW were used to evaluate the qualitative data, identify appropriate behaviour change techniques and specify the intervention components. Results Participants were motivated to avoid diabetes-related consequences although did not always understand the negative impact of their current health behaviours on long-term diabetes outcomes. Barriers to healthful behaviour included gaps in knowledge related to diet, physical activity and weight management guidance. In addition, motivation and social opportunity barriers included an acceptance of larger body sizes, rejection of body mass index for weight guidance and cultural identity being strongly linked to consumption of traditional starches. There was a lack of social opportunity to perform moderate to vigorous physical activity, although walking and dance were culturally acceptable. The resulting Healthy Eating & Active Lifestyles for Diabetes (HEAL-D) intervention uses social support, social comparison, credible sources and demonstration as key behaviour change techniques. Conclusion Use of COM-B and the BCW highlighted the need for an intervention to address motivational and social opportunity barriers to engaging in healthful behaviours, as well as addressing key gaps in knowledge. This framework facilitated the linkage of theoretical behaviour constructs with evidence-based behaviour change techniques, which will enable us to evaluate operationalisation of our chosen BCTs and their impact on behaviour change in a future feasibility study. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-019-7411-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Amanda P Moore
- King's College London, Departments of Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Room 3.87 Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, England
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- Institute of Education, University College London, 18 Woburn Square, London, WC1H ONR, England
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- Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, Alexandra House, 17-19 Queens Square, WC1N 3AZ, London, England
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- King's College London, Departments of Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Room 3.87 Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, England
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- King's College London, Departments of Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Room 3.87 Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, England.
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Barriers to following dietary recommendations for type 2 diabetes in patients from UK African and Caribbean communities: a qualitative study. Proc Nutr Soc 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s0029665119000351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Goff LM, Moore AP, Rivas C, Harding S. Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Diabetes (HEAL-D): study protocol for the design and feasibility trial, with process evaluation, of a culturally tailored diabetes self-management programme for African-Caribbean communities. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e023733. [PMID: 30826792 PMCID: PMC6398623 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Black British communities are disproportionately burdened by type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its complications. Tackling these inequalities is a priority for healthcare providers and patients. Culturally tailored diabetes education provides long-term benefits superior to standard care, but to date, such programmes have only been developed in the USA. The current programme of research aims to develop the Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Diabetes (HEAL-D) culturally tailored T2D self-management programme for black British communities and to evaluate its delivery, acceptability and the feasibility of conducting a future effectiveness trial of HEAL-D. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Informed by Medical Research Council Complex Interventions guidance, this research will rigorously develop and evaluate the implementation of the HEAL-D intervention to understand the feasibility of conducting a full-scale effectiveness trial. In phase 1, the intervention will be developed. The intervention curriculum will be based on existing evidence-based T2D guidelines for diet and lifestyle management; codesign methods will be used to foster community engagement, identify the intervention's underpinning theory, identify the optimal structure, format and delivery methods, ascertain adaptations that are needed to ensure cultural sensitivity and understand issues of implementation. In phase 2, the intervention will be delivered and compared with usual care in a feasibility trial. Process evaluation methods will evaluate the delivery and acceptability of HEAL-D. The effect size of potential primary outcomes, such as HbA1c and body weight, will be estimated. The feasibility of conducting a future effectiveness trial will also be evaluated, particularly feasibility of randomisation, recruitment, retention and contamination. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study is funded by a National Institute of Health Research Fellowship (CDF-2015-08-006) and approved by National Health Service Research Ethics Committee (17-LO-1954). Dissemination will be through national and international conferences, peer-reviewed publications and local and national clinical diabetes networks. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03531177; Pre-results.
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- Louise M Goff
- Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southamptom, Southamptom, UK
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- Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences Division, King's College London, London, UK
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Ilunga Tshiswaka D, Ibe-Lamberts KD, Mulunda DM, Iwelunmor J. Perceptions of Dietary Habits and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes among Congolese Immigrants. J Diabetes Res 2017; 2017:4736176. [PMID: 29259994 PMCID: PMC5702411 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4736176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions of dietary habits and type 2 diabetes risk among Congolese immigrants living in the US. METHODS Data were collected from 20 in-depth interviews and photo-elicitation techniques conducted with Congolese immigrants. The PEN-3 cultural model was used as a guide to analyze the data collected. RESULTS Participants identified positive, existential, and negative perceptions, enablers, and nurturers associated with dietary habits and type 2 diabetes risk. Participants also acknowledged intrinsic cultural ways of understanding and interpreting the interaction between dietary habits and type 2 diabetes risk among the Congolese people which may influence their health-seeking practices. CONCLUSIONS The findings underscore the importance of culture and how sociocultural factors may play a role with designing culturally appropriate interventions aimed at addressing the risk for type 2 diabetes among Congolese immigrants in the US.
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- Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka
- Department of Public Health, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Florida, 114 Psychology Building, P.O. Box 112250, Gainesville, FL 32611-2250, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 110 Huff Hall, 1206 South Fourth St., Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Saint Louis University, Salus Center, 3545 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
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Hart HE, Geilen IE, de Leeuw E, Rutten GE, Vos RC. Internet-based Self-Management Support for Patients With Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes: A Real-Life Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2017; 6:e47. [PMID: 28336505 PMCID: PMC5383800 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.6910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Little attention has been paid to self-management support of patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Most studies evaluated the addition of self-management support to regular diabetes care, but self-management as an alternative for part of regular diabetes care has hardly been studied. In this study, we offered patients with well-controlled T2DM the opportunity to perform the 3 quarterly monitoring sessions at home using an Internet-based self-management program, resulting in online personalized advice. Objective The aim of our study was to assess the reach and feasibility of an Internet-based diabetes self-management support program for patients with well-controlled T2DM, addressing both primary care providers’ (PCPs) opinions and patients’ willingness to participate in such a support program. Methods PCPs assessed patients’ eligibility for Internet-based self-management, and patients were offered the opportunity to participate. Characteristics of eligible and ineligible patients were compared, as well as those of participants and nonparticipants, also with regard to quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and illness perceptions. Multivariate logistic regression models were performed and odds ratios (ORs) calculated with 95% CIs. Results Almost half (128/282, 45.4%) of the patients with well-controlled T2DM were considered ineligible by their PCPs mainly because of cognitive impairment and language barriers (8.2% and 8.9%). Older patients (OR for each year 1.06, 95% CI 1.03-1.09, P<.001), non–Western European patients (OR 3.64, 95% CI 1.67-7.92, P=.001), and patients with a longer diabetes duration (OR for each year 1.56, 95% CI 1.04-2.34, P=.03) were more often regarded as ineligible. Of the 154 patients considered eligible, 57 (37.0%) consented to participate and 30 (10.6%) started the program. Of 57 participants, 45 returned the 3 questionnaires; 21 of 97 nonparticipants returned the questionnaires. Nonparticipants less often thought that their disease would last their entire life (median 8.0 vs 10.0, P=.03) and they were more satisfied with their current treatment than participants (DTSQ total score 44.0 vs 40.0, P=.05). There was no significant difference in quality of life between the 2 groups. Conclusions PCPs considered half of their patients with well-controlled T2DM incapable of Internet-based self-management mainly because of cognitive impairment and language barriers; of the selected patients, about 1 out of 3 was willing to participate. Older patients, non–Western European patients, and patients with a higher BMI were less likely to participate. Predominantly, practical issues (such as Internet problems) hindered implementation of the Internet-based self-management program.
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- Huberta E Hart
- University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, Netherlands.,Leidsche Rijn Julius Health Centers, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Waheedi M, Jeragh-Alhaddad FB, Awad AI, Enlund H. "Patients' understanding is the problem": physicians' views of nonadherence among Arabs with type 2 diabetes. Patient Prefer Adherence 2017; 11:1413-1421. [PMID: 28860724 PMCID: PMC5566892 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s138468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Nonadherence to diabetes medication is a significant barrier toward achieving positive treatment outcomes. There is an abundance of research looking at the problem from the patient perspective, but less from the provider perspective. The Middle East region has one of the highest prevalences of type 2 diabetes in the world, with special cultural characteristics, which require research attention. The aim of this study was to explore the views of primary-care physicians on medication nonadherence among type 2 diabetes patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive qualitative study was performed using one-on-one semistructured interviews of 21 primary-care physicians who were selected using stratified and random sampling from polyclinics in the five health districts in Kuwait. The interviews elicited the participants' views about barriers and facilitators of medication adherence in type 2 diabetes patients. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic content analysis with constant comparison was used to generate the codes and themes to arrive at a core category. RESULTS Patient understanding, including knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes, was identified by respondents as the core determinant of medication nonadherence in type 2 diabetes. This was composed of six major themes: four against understanding and two for understanding. The ones against were "Patients do not understand diabetes", "Patients do not understand the importance of medications", "What the patient hears from friends is more important than what the doctor says", "Patients are in denial (or difficult)". Themes for understanding were "I need to educate more" and "Patients must hear it from other sources". CONCLUSION That lack of understanding among patients results in medication nonadherence is the dominant view of primary-care physicians. This finding has implications in relation to the evolution of diabetes care toward more patient-centeredness within the cultural context.
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- Mohammad Waheedi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Correspondence: Mohammad Waheedi, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, PO Box 24923, Safat 13110, Kuwait, Tel +965 6622 3629, Fax +965 2534 7918, Email
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Moorley CR, Cahill S, Corcoran NT. Life after Stroke: Coping mechanisms among African Caribbean Women. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2016; 24:769-778. [PMID: 26094703 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In the UK, stroke is the third most common cause of death for women and the incidence in African Caribbean women is higher than that in the general population. Stroke burden has major consequences for the physical, mental and social health of African Caribbean women. In order to adjust to life after stroke, individuals affected employ a range of strategies which may include personal, religious (church) or spiritual support (i.e. prayer), individual motivation or resignation to life with a disability. This study explored these areas through the coping mechanisms that African Caribbean women utilised post stroke in the context of stroke recovery and lifestyle modification efforts needed to promote healthy living post stroke. A qualitative approach using interpretative phenomenological analysis was adopted. Seven women were recruited into the study. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were audio recorded and were transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using a four-stage framework: familiarisation, sense making, developing themes, and data refinement and analysis. Three main themes on coping emerged: the need to follow medical rules to manage stroke, strength and determination, and the use of religion and faith to cope with life after stroke. These findings illustrate both a tension between religious beliefs and the medical approach to stroke and highlight the potential benefits that religion and the church can play in stroke recovery. Implications for practice include acknowledgement and inclusion of religion- and church-based health promotion in post-stroke recovery.
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- Calvin R Moorley
- Adult Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, London, UK.
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- School of Psychology, University of East London, London, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of South Wales, Cardiff, UK
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Banerjee AT, McTavish S, Ray JG, Gucciardi E, Lowe J, Feig D, Mukerji G, Wu W, Lipscombe LL. Reported Health Behaviour Changes after a Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Ethnic Minority Women Living in Canada. J Immigr Minor Health 2016; 18:1334-1342. [PMID: 26289502 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-015-0266-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine differences in health behaviours among ethnic minority and Caucasian women after a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Data were derived from medical charts and a questionnaire among a multi-ethnic cohort of 898 Canadian pregnant women diagnosed with GDM attending prenatal diabetes clinics in Ontario, Canada. Health behaviours were compared between ethnic minority and Caucasian women, adjusting for relevant covariates. The mean age was 33.9 ± 6.1 years; 60.0 % self-reported to be part of an ethnic minority group. After adjustment for socio-demographic, behavioural and clinical characteristics, ethnic minority women were more likely to report reducing their meal portion sizes (odds ratio [OR] 1.98; 95.0 % confidence interval [CI] 1.20-3.26) and increasing their physical activity (OR 1.71; 95.0 % CI 1.12-2.62) in response to a GDM diagnosis compared to Caucasian women. Ethnic minority women were more likely to report changes in health behaviours after a GDM diagnosis. Further research is needed to determine the impact of these findings on maternal health and perinatal outcomes, during and after delivery.
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- Ananya Tina Banerjee
- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Nutrition, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Mukerji G, Kainth S, Pendrith C, Lowe J, Feig DS, Banerjee AT, Wu W, Lipscombe LL. Predictors of low diabetes risk perception in a multi-ethnic cohort of women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabet Med 2016; 33:1437-44. [PMID: 26499170 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To determine what proportion of women with gestational diabetes underestimate their diabetes risk and identify factors associated with low diabetes risk perception. METHODS Participants included pregnant adult women with gestational diabetes between 2009 and 2012 across seven diabetes clinics in Ontario, Canada. Data were collected through chart review and a survey that included a diabetes risk perception question. RESULTS Of the 614 of 902 women (68% response rate) with gestational diabetes, 89% correctly responded that gestational diabetes increases the risk for developing diabetes. However, 47.1% of women perceived themselves to be at low risk for developing diabetes within 10 years. On multivariable analysis, BMI < 25 kg/m(2) , absent previous gestational diabetes history, absent diabetes family history and absent insulin use were appropriately associated with low diabetes risk perception. However, compared with Caucasian ethnicity, high-risk ethnicity (Aboriginal, Latin American, West Indian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, Black, Pacific Islander) [odds ratio (OR) 2.07; 95% CI 1.30-3.31] and East and South East Asian ethnicity (OR 2.01; 1.10-3.67) were associated with low diabetes risk perception. After further adjustment for immigration, only high-risk ethnicity remained a predictor of low diabetes risk perception (OR 1.86; 1.09-3.19), whereas East and South East Asian ethnicity did not (OR 1.67; 0.86-3.22). CONCLUSIONS Although the majority of women recognized gestational diabetes as a risk factor for diabetes, almost half underestimated their personal high diabetes risk despite prenatal care. Furthermore, women from high-risk ethnic groups were more likely to underestimate their risk, even after adjusting for immigration. Interventions tailored to these groups are necessary to enhance perceived diabetes risk.
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- G Mukerji
- Women's College Hospital, Toronto.
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto.
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- University of Western Ontario, London
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
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- Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, Toronto
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
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Poulimeneas D, Grammatikopoulou MG, Bougioukli V, Iosifidou P, Vasiloglou MF, Gerama MA, Mitsos D, Chrysanthakopoulou I, Tsigga M, Kazakos K. Diabetes knowledge among Greek Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 63:320-6. [PMID: 27267314 DOI: 10.1016/j.endonu.2016.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE Diabetes knowledge has been shown to improve glycemic control and associate with several demographic parameters. In Greece, a country with high obesity rates, disease knowledge has never been evaluated in diabetic patients. This cross sectional study aimed to assess diabetes knowledge and its associations between social and demographic parameters, among Greek type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. METHODS One hundred fifty nine patients with T2DM were recruited from an urban and a rural clinic in Greece. Diabetes knowledge was assessed with the Brief Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT). Basic anthropometry was performed. Data regarding glycemic control and sociodemographic characteristics were collected from the patients' medical files. RESULTS Greek T2DM patients demonstrated poor disease knowledge (mean DKT score 8.3±2.2/14.0 and mean DKT as a percent of correct answers 59.6±15.8%). No differences were observed between sex, place of residence, or glycemic control, among subjects. Patients with higher education demonstrated greater diabetes knowledge. Simple obesity with concurrent central obesity or suboptimal glycemic control decreased diabetes knowledge among participants. Additionally, waist circumference was inversely correlated to diabetes knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Based on the DKT, Greek patients exhibit poor diabetes knowledge. This study provides evidence for the need for better diabetes education in order to ameliorate disease outcome.
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- Dimitrios Poulimeneas
- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece; Postgraduate Program in Diabetes Care, Department of Nursing, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Postgraduate Program in Diabetes Care, Department of Nursing, Alexander Technological Educational Institute, Sindos GR 57400, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Abubakari AR, Cousins R, Thomas C, Sharma D, Naderali EK. Sociodemographic and Clinical Predictors of Self-Management among People with Poorly Controlled Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Illness Perceptions and Self-Efficacy. J Diabetes Res 2016; 2016:6708164. [PMID: 26697501 PMCID: PMC4678078 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6708164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Revised: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 06/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Self-management is critical if people with diabetes are to minimise their risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications, yet adherence to self-management recommendations is suboptimal. Understanding the predictors of optimal diabetes self-management in specific populations is needed to inform effective interventions. This study investigated the role of demographic and clinical characteristics, illness perceptions, and self-efficacy in explaining adherence to self-management recommendations among people with poorly controlled diabetes in North West of England. Illness perceptions and self-efficacy data were collected using validated questionnaires and clinical data were obtained from hospital records. Correlations were used to investigate bivariate relationships between independent variables and self-management, and multiple regression techniques were used to determine demographic and psychosocial predictors of self-management. Various demographic and clinical characteristics were associated with adherence to self-management recommendations. In particular, employment status explained 11% of the variation in adherence to foot care whilst diabetes treatment category explained 9% of exercise and 21% of the variations in SMBG recommendations. Also, 22% and 8% of the variations in overall self-management were explained by illness perceptions and self-efficacy beliefs, respectively. Illness perceptions and self-efficacy beliefs of people with poorly controlled diabetes are important predictors of their self-management behaviours and could potentially guide effective interventions.
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- Abdul-Razak Abubakari
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University London, London E1 6PX, UK
- *Abdul-Razak Abubakari:
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Aintree University Teaching Hospital, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool L7 8XP, UK
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Ashur ST, Shah SA, Bosseri S, Morisky DE, Shamsuddin K. Illness perceptions of Libyans with T2DM and their influence on medication adherence: a study in a diabetes center in Tripoli. Libyan J Med 2015; 10:29797. [PMID: 26714569 PMCID: PMC4695620 DOI: 10.3402/ljm.v10.29797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The surrounding environment influences the constitution of illness perceptions. Therefore, local research is needed to examine how Libyan diabetes patients perceive diabetes and how their perceptions influence their medication adherence. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Tripoli, Libya, between October and December 2013. A total of 523 patients with type 2 diabetes participated in this study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection; this included the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire and the eight-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. RESULTS The respondents showed moderately high personal control and treatment control perceptions and a moderate consequences perception. They reported a high perception of diabetes timeline as chronic and a moderate perception of the diabetes course as unstable. The most commonly perceived cause of diabetes was Allah's will. The prevalence of low medication adherence was 36.1%. The identified significant predictors of low medication adherence were the low treatment control perception (p=0.044), high diabetes identity perception (p=0.008), being male (p=0.026), and employed (p=0.008). CONCLUSION Diabetes illness perceptions of type 2 diabetic Libyans play a role in guiding the medication adherence and could be considered in the development of medication adherence promotion plans.
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- Sana Taher Ashur
- Department of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
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- Department of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- National Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Guariguata L, de Beer I, Hough R, Mulongeni P, Feeley FG, Rinke de Wit TF. Prevalence and Knowledge Assessment of HIV and Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors among Formal Sector Employees in Namibia. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0131737. [PMID: 26167926 PMCID: PMC4500388 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is growing in sub-Saharan Africa combined with an already high prevalence of infectious disease, like HIV. Engaging the formal employment sector may present a viable strategy for addressing both HIV and NCDs in people of working age. This study assesses the presence of three of the most significant threats to health in Namibia among employees in the formal sector: elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose, and HIV and assesses the knowledge and self-perceived risk of employees for these conditions. METHODS A health and wellness screening survey of employees working in 13 industries in the formal sector of Namibia was conducted including 11,192 participants in the Bophelo! Project in Namibia, from January 2009 to October 2010. The survey combined a medical screening for HIV, blood glucose and blood pressure with an employee-completed survey on knowledge and risk behaviors for those conditions. We estimated the prevalence of the three conditions and compared to self-reported employee knowledge and risk behaviors and possible determinants. RESULTS 25.8% of participants had elevated blood pressure, 8.3% of participants had an elevated random blood glucose measurement, and 8.9% of participants tested positive for HIV. Most participants were not smokers (80%), reported not drinking alcohol regularly (81.2%), and had regular condom use (66%). Most participants could not correctly identify risk factors for hypertension (57.2%), diabetes (57.3%), or high-risk behaviors for HIV infection (59.5%). In multivariate analysis, having insurance (OR:1.15, 95%CI: 1.03 - 1.28) and a managerial position (OR: 1.29, 95%CI: 1.13 - 1.47) were associated with better odds of knowledge of diabetes. CONCLUSION The prevalence of elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose, and HIV among employees of the Namibian formal sector is high, while risk awareness is low. Attention must be paid to improving the knowledge of health-related risk factors as well as providing care to those with chronic conditions in the formal sector through programs such as workplace wellness.
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- PharmAccess Foundation, Windhoek, Namibia
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- Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- PharmAccess Foundation, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD), Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Hou JK, Turkeltaub JA, McCarty III TR, El-Serag HB. Assessment of disease specific knowledge and health-related quality of life among United States military veterans with inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:6001-6007. [PMID: 26019466 PMCID: PMC4438036 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.6001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2014] [Revised: 01/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the association between patient disease knowledge of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and health related quality of life (HRQoL) and identify patient and disease related predictors of patient knowledge of IBD.
METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study of IBD patients with an established diagnosis of IBD longer than 3 mo prior to enrollment. The Crohn’s and colitis knowledge score (CCKNOW) and short inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (SIBDQ) were self-administered to assess patient knowledge of IBD and HRQoL, respectively. Demographic and disease characteristics were abstracted from the electronic medical record. The correlation between CCKNOW and SIBDQ scores was assessed by a linear regression model. Associations of patient knowledge and the variables of interest were calculated using ANOVA.
RESULTS: A total of 101 patients were recruited. Caucasian race, younger age at diagnosis, and having a college or post-graduate degree were significantly associated with higher CCKNOW scores. Patients with CD had higher CCKNOW scores compared to patients with ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease type unclassified, P < 0.01. There was no significant correlation between overall CCKNOW and SIBDQ scores (r2 = 0.34, P = 0.13). The knowledge sub-domain of diet in CCKNOW was negatively correlated with HRQoL (r2 = 0.69, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION: IBD diagnosis at a younger age in addition to Caucasian race and higher education were significantly associated with higher knowledge about IBD. However, patient knowledge of IBD was not correlated with HRQoL. Further studies are required to study the effect of patient knowledge of IBD on other clinical outcomes.
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Strauss SM, Rosedale MT, Kaur N. Illness perceptions among adults at risk for diabetes. DIABETES EDUCATOR 2015; 41:195-202. [PMID: 25633250 DOI: 10.1177/0145721715569003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to examine diabetes illness perceptions among a sample of at-risk adults according to specific characteristics that make them vulnerable to diabetes. METHODS At-risk adults (N = 372) participated in a study investigating the potential to screen them for diabetes at a large urban dental college. Sociodemographic and individual-level diabetes risk-related characteristics, A1C measures, diabetes-related symptoms, diabetes knowledge, diabetes illness perceptions, and perceived causes of diabetes were collected and reported for the study sample; t tests were then used to determine whether there were statistically significant differences in each of 8 dimensions of diabetes illness perceptions according to the presence or absence of 6 diabetes risk factors. RESULTS Average A1C values were 5.6% (38 mmol/mol), and 46% of the study sample had A1C values in the prediabetes or diabetes range. Participants had various diabetes knowledge gaps and misperceptions, and there were differences in dimensions of diabetes illness perceptions depending on specific diabetes-related risk factors. CONCLUSIONS In view of differences in the diabetes-related illness perceptions of persons at risk for diabetes, it is important for diabetes educators and other health care providers to personalize their diabetes-related education, management, and support to the specific needs and vulnerabilities of at-risk patients.
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- Shiela M Strauss
- New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY, USA (Dr Strauss, Dr Rosedale, Ms Kaur)
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- New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY, USA (Dr Strauss, Dr Rosedale, Ms Kaur)
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- New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY, USA (Dr Strauss, Dr Rosedale, Ms Kaur)
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