Identifying barriers and facilitators to self care in young adults with type 2 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
Our study identified key barriers and facilitators of diet, physical activity and medication adherence in young adults with type 2 diabetes. Understanding barriers and facilitators, as related to mindsets, intentions and behaviours, will support a more individualised care approach.
Study context
- Population
- Young adults with young-onset T2D (before age 40), National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore; aged 22–39 years, varied age, ethnicity, educational levels and marital status
- Participants
- 21 adults
- Outcome
- Main barriers and facilitators of self care behaviours (diet, physical activity, taking medication)
Methodological detailsin-depth semi-structured interviews, maximal variation sampling, thematic analysis mapped to the theoretical domains framework
- In-depth semi-structured interviews
- Maximal variation sampling
- Thematic analysis mapped to the theoretical domains framework
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Four patterns, named by mindset: avoidant, indifferent, striving and activated
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Original publication
Identifying barriers and facilitators to self care in young adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med. Published 7 October 2023. doi:10.
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