Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study
Abstract Background Adults with diabetes encounter various challenges related to managing their condition. In this study, we explored the experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status in Türkiye. Methods This study was conducted as a phenomenological qualitative r...
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| author | Vahide Semerci Çakmak Ebru Sönmez Sari Serap Çetinkaya Özdemir |
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| description | Abstract Background Adults with diabetes encounter various challenges related to managing their condition. In this study, we explored the experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status in Türkiye. Methods This study was conducted as a phenomenological qualitative research. The purposive sampling method was used to select adults with type 2 diabetes. Data saturation was achieved with 20 patients. The data were collected through a demographic information form and a semi-structured questionnaire. The participants were interviewed by phone. The interviews were conducted in a quiet environment where the participants could respond comfortably. During the data analysis process, the content analysis approach suggested by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) was used. This method involves identifying meaningful units within the text, coding these units, and developing sub-themes and main themes. The MAXQDA 20 software was used for data management. Results The participants were between 41 and 71 years old. Four main themes and ten subthemes were identified in the analysis. Themes: The identified themes included difficulties with dietary management of diabetes, individual difficulties, difficulties with self-management in diabetes, and coping strategies. According to Theme 1, it was observed that the participants experienced difficulties in managing nutrition in diabetes due to the economic aspect of diet and the inability to adapt to the diet. According to Theme 2, it was observed that the participants faced physical, psychological, and social difficulties. According to Theme 3, it was observed that the participants faced difficulties related to diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin injection administration, and maintaining glycemic control.” According to Theme 4, it was observed that the participants attempted to cope with diabetes-related difficulties through healthy lifestyle habits and family support. Conclusion Our findings indicate that adults with type 2 diabetes in low socioeconomic status face challenges related to biopsychosocial factors, nutrition, and diabetes self-management. However, these individuals managed their difficulties by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors and relying on family support. The challenges faced by adults with diabetes may be alleviated through awareness training on dietary management and glycemic control. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2b7f270e064546689fd7d8392ffbbc872025-02-02T12:46:08ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582025-01-012511910.1186/s12889-025-21582-1Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative studyVahide Semerci Çakmak0Ebru Sönmez Sari1Serap Çetinkaya Özdemir2Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Bayburt UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Sakarya UniversityAbstract Background Adults with diabetes encounter various challenges related to managing their condition. In this study, we explored the experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status in Türkiye. Methods This study was conducted as a phenomenological qualitative research. The purposive sampling method was used to select adults with type 2 diabetes. Data saturation was achieved with 20 patients. The data were collected through a demographic information form and a semi-structured questionnaire. The participants were interviewed by phone. The interviews were conducted in a quiet environment where the participants could respond comfortably. During the data analysis process, the content analysis approach suggested by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) was used. This method involves identifying meaningful units within the text, coding these units, and developing sub-themes and main themes. The MAXQDA 20 software was used for data management. Results The participants were between 41 and 71 years old. Four main themes and ten subthemes were identified in the analysis. Themes: The identified themes included difficulties with dietary management of diabetes, individual difficulties, difficulties with self-management in diabetes, and coping strategies. According to Theme 1, it was observed that the participants experienced difficulties in managing nutrition in diabetes due to the economic aspect of diet and the inability to adapt to the diet. According to Theme 2, it was observed that the participants faced physical, psychological, and social difficulties. According to Theme 3, it was observed that the participants faced difficulties related to diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin injection administration, and maintaining glycemic control.” According to Theme 4, it was observed that the participants attempted to cope with diabetes-related difficulties through healthy lifestyle habits and family support. Conclusion Our findings indicate that adults with type 2 diabetes in low socioeconomic status face challenges related to biopsychosocial factors, nutrition, and diabetes self-management. However, these individuals managed their difficulties by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors and relying on family support. The challenges faced by adults with diabetes may be alleviated through awareness training on dietary management and glycemic control.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21582-1Adults with diabetesDiabetesDifficultyQualitative studySocioeconomic status |
| spellingShingle | Vahide Semerci Çakmak Ebru Sönmez Sari Serap Çetinkaya Özdemir Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study BMC Public Health Adults with diabetes Diabetes Difficulty Qualitative study Socioeconomic status |
| title | Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status a qualitative study |
| topic | Adults with diabetes Diabetes Difficulty Qualitative study Socioeconomic status |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21582-1 |
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