A qualitative study on inner experience of self-management behavior among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas


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A qualitative study on inner experience of self-management behavior among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas

Background: As a chronic metabolic disease, diabetes poses a serious threat to human health and has become a major public health problem in China and worldwide. In 2020, 30% of Chinese people (aged ≥ 60 years) reported having diabetes mellitus. Moreover, individuals with diabetes living in rural areas face a significantly higher mortality risk compared to those in urban areas. In this study, we explored the inner experience of self-management behaviors in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas to inform targeted interventions.

Methods: A phenomenological research design was used to explore the inner experience of self-management in rural elderly diabetes. Ten elderly diabetic patients were sampled from December 2022 to March 2023 in rural areas of Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, ShanXi Province, China. The seven-step Colaizzi phenomenological was used to analyze the interview data and generate themes.

Results: Four themes emerged: "Insufficient self-management cognition", "Negative self-management attitude", "Slack self-management behavior", and "No time for self-management".

Conclusion: The level of self-management among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas is low. Healthcare professionals should develop targeted interventions aimed at enhancing their cognitive levels, modifying their coping styles, and improving their self-management abilities to improve their quality of life. © The Author(s) 2024.

Authors : Zhang Z.-C.; Du Q.-H.; Jia H.-H.; Li Y.-M.; Liu Y.-Q.; Li S.-B.

Source : BioMed Central Ltd

Article Information

Year 2024
Type Article
DOI 10.1186/s12889-024-18994-w
ISSN 14712458
Volume 24

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