EXPERIENCES OF SELF-CARE AMONG TYPE II DIABETIC PATIENTS AT KABWOHE HEALTH CENTER IV. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Authors

  • Rodrick Tugume Faculty of Nursing and Applied Health Sciences, Bishop Stuart University. Author
  • Andrew Natwijuka Faculty of Nursing and Applied Health Sciences, Bishop Stuart University. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/cx3awm98

Keywords:

Self-Care, Type II Diabetic Patients, Kabwohe Health Center IV

Abstract

Background:

The study aims to explore experiences of self-care among patients with type 2 diabetes yielding new knowledge regarding self-care and also helping to prioritize type 2 diabetes management targets that are specific to the self-care needs of diabetic patients at Kabwohe Health Center IV. 

 Methods: 

This was a cross-sectional phenomenological study design that employed a purposive sampling technique that involved diabetic patients of 5 years and above from the time of diagnosis who are receiving care at Kabwohe Health Center IV in Sheema District Uganda.

The study involved 18 study participants and employed an in-depth interview guide with open-ended questions

 Results:

Four emergent themes were identified to illustrate the self-care experiences among patients with Type 2 DM. These themes were: (i) dietary adjustment, (ii) social support (iii) personal journey (iv) self-regulation.

 Conclusion:

Participants demonstrated an understanding of diabetes self-care but showed a need for a deeper and personally centered orientation towards diabetes self-care from the health workers 

 Recommendation:

The study recommends a detailed and personal-centered health education among these diabetic patients. 

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Published

2024-03-16

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Section of Research and Evidence-based Practices

How to Cite

EXPERIENCES OF SELF-CARE AMONG TYPE II DIABETIC PATIENTS AT KABWOHE HEALTH CENTER IV. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. (2024). SJ Nursing and Midwifery Africa, 1(3), 10. https://doi.org/10.51168/cx3awm98

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