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Factors influencing self-management in relation to type 2 diabetes in Africa: A qualitative systematic review.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Exploring barriers and enablers to diabetes self-care practice in Ethiopia, 2025: A qualitative systematic review.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
- Experience of stigma among persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: a systematic review.International health · 2024Pooled it
- Patients' and informal caregivers' perspectives on self-management interventions for type 2 diabetes mellitus outcomes: a mixed-methods overview of 14 years of reviews.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2023Pooled it
- Prevention and Management of Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers through Informal Caregiver Involvement: A Systematic Review.Journal of diabetes research · 2022Pooled it
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- Change in glycaemic control with structured diabetes self-management education in urban low-resource settings: multicentre randomised trial of effectiveness.BMC health services research · 2023Trial
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- Prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors in Ga Mashie, Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional CARE Diabetes community-based survey.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Lived experiences and perceptions of social support in diabetes self-management among patients, families, and friends in Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Effects of a device-measured physical activity intervention on visual outcomes, including contrast sensitivity, and glycaemic control in individuals with abnormal glucose tolerance: a pilot randomised trial post-CarMeR study.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- IoT-enabled solutions for paediatric diabetes: examining consumer readiness and adoption factors.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Health-seeking behaviours and sociocultural factors influencing self-management of diabetes mellitus type 2 among women: a descriptive qualitative study from Islamabad, Pakistan.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- The Role of Community Organisation, Religion, Spirituality and Cultural Beliefs on Diabetes Social Support and Self-Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Integrative Literature Review.Journal of religion and health · 2025Review
- Patient-Perceived Challenges to Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.The science of diabetes self-management and care · 2024Article
- Household economic burden of type-2 diabetes and hypertension comorbidity care in urban-poor Ghana: a mixed methods study.BMC health services research · 2024Article
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- Self-management of chronic, non-communicable diseases in South Asian settings: A systematic mixed-studies review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Healthcare workers' perspectives on diabetic foot complications among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Fiji.PloS one · 2024Article
- Factors influencing the self-management ability among older adults experiencing intrinsic capacity decline: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2024Article
- Nigerian Health Care Providers and Diabetes Self-Management Support: Their Perspectives and Practices.Qualitative health research · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimEffective control of type 2 diabetes is predicated upon the ability of a person with diabetes to adhere to self-management activities. In order to develop and implement services that are locally relevant and culturally acceptable, it is critical to understand people's experiences of living with the disease. We synthesized qualitative research evidence describing the views and experiences of persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa regarding diabetes self-management.
methodsFive data bases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, SCOPUS and CINAHL) were searched for qualitative studies published between the year 2000 and December 2019. After study selection, the included papers were critically appraised using an established tool. The data were extracted, and findings were coded and analysed to identify descriptive and analytical themes using a thematic synthesis approach. This review was registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) with registration number CRD42018102255.
resultsSixteen studies were included in this review, representing a total of 426 participants across seven countries. Synthesis of findings produced six analytical themes. The diagnosis of diabetes triggered a range of emotions and revealed culturally specific understandings of the condition that negatively affected self-management practices. People with diabetes seeking health care at hospitals encountered several challenges including long waiting times and costly diabetes treatment. Family support and a state of acceptance of the condition were identified as facilitators to diabetes self-management.
conclusionEffective self-management of type 2 diabetes is a challenge for most persons with diabetes in Africa. There is an urgent need for culturally appropriate education strategies and restructuring of the health system to facilitate self-management of diabetes.
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