Enablers and barriers to diabetic retinopathy eye care among first nations and Métis women
Authors' conclusion
Our study advances knowledge in socio-cultural factors influencing diabetic retinopathy care behaviour among First Nations and Métis women living with and at risk of diabetes. The study shows the need for further public health and health system interventions to address barriers and support Indigenous peoples with or at risk of diabetes to make informed health decisions.
Study context
- Population
- First Nations and Métis women with DM or at risk of DM, Saskatoon, Canada4 sharing circles
- Participants
- 35 participants
- Outcome
- Enablers and barriers influencing diabetes eye care behaviour
Methodological detailssharing circle discussions, thematic analysis
- Sharing circle discussions
- Thematic analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Barriers: understanding of diabetes eye care access and cost; unsupportive interactions with health care practitioners
- Enablers: presence of eye complications, resolve to manage DM, self-efficacy, fear due to family members' experiences with DM
Original publication
Enablers and barriers to diabetic retinopathy eye care among first nations and Métis women. Diabet Med. Published 6 November 2022. doi:10.
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