Lived Experiences of Coping With Type 1 Diabetes Among Palestinian Youth: A Qualitative Study
Authors' conclusion
Palestinian adolescents with T1DM navigate complex challenges that extend beyond medical management to include cultural, social, and political barriers. Their coping strategies are deeply embedded in family support systems and religious faith. The findings highlight the critical need for culturally responsive, family-centered diabetes care that addresses both medical and psychosocial needs while considering the unique context of life in the West Bank.
Study context
- Population
- Palestinian adolescents (12–18 years) with T1D, West Bank diabetes clinics
- Participants
- 18 adolescents
- Outcome
- Lived experiences, challenges and coping strategies
Methodological detailsconventional content analysis, purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews, Conducted May-June 2025, Interviews 45-90 min, Member checking with 5 participants
- Conventional content analysis
- Purposive sampling
- Semi-structured interviews
- Conducted May-June 2025
- Interviews 45-90 min
- Member checking with 5 participants
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Four main themes emerged
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Original publication
Lived Experiences of Coping With Type 1 Diabetes Among Palestinian Youth: A Qualitative Study. Pediatr Diabetes. Published 2 November 2025. doi:10.
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