1. "Working hard with it": self-management of type 2 diabetes by rural African Americans.
- Author
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Utz SW, Steeves RH, Wenzel J, Hinton I, Jones RA, Andrews D, Muphy A, and Oliver MN
- Subjects
- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Complementary Therapies, Female, Focus Groups, Humans, Male, Mid-Atlantic Region, Middle Aged, Black or African American, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy, Rural Population, Self Care
- Abstract
The specific aims of this study were to describe the experience of self-managing type 2 diabetes among rural dwelling African Americans, to identify facilitators and barriers to self-management, to describe the use of prescribed and alternative therapies, and to elicit recommendations for programs of diabetes care. Ten focus groups were held in 3 rural communities. Men and women were in separate groups with facilitators matched by race and gender. Seventy-three participants attended the focus groups to discuss the management of diabetes. Group sessions were tape-recorded and transcribed; field notes were also taken. Data were analyzed using Folio Views software and were reviewed by the multidisciplinary team. Results indicate both unique and common themes from this population.
- Published
- 2006
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