Affiliation:
1. School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Ghana Accra Ghana
2. International Maritime Hospital Tema Ghana
3. Knutsford University College Accra Ghana
Abstract
AbstractAimTo explore the perspectives of individuals living with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the influence of social factors on diabetes self‐management in Ghanaian context.DesignHermeneutic phenomenological approach to qualitative research was used.MethodA semi‐structured interview guide was used to collect data from 27 participants who were newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Analysis of data was carried out by using content analysis approach. One main theme with five subthemes emerged.ResultsParticipants experienced social stigma due to the changes in their physical appearance. Mandatory isolation was created by participants in order to manage the diabetes. The financial status of the participants was affected by the diabetes self‐management. Differing from the social issues, the overall participants' responses to experiences living with type 2 diabetes mellitus culminated with psychological or emotional hassles, and therefore, patients resorting to alcohol consumption to deal with diabetes related stress, fears, anxiety, apprehension and pain among others.
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