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ArticleBMC public health2021

Use of the socio-ecological model to explore factors that influence the implementation of a diabetes structured education programme (EXTEND project) inLilongwe, Malawi and Maputo, Mozambique: a qualitative study.

C Bamuya, J C Correia, E M Brady, D Beran, D Harrington, A Damasceno, A M Crampin, Ana Magaia, Naomi Levitt, M J Davies and 1 more

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Article in BMC public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07568028 (Examining Multilevel Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using the Socio-Ecological Model), which is not on this map. Cited by 19 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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NCT07568028 recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Examining Multilevel Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using the Socio-Ecological Model

Typeobservational_patient_registrySponsorBiruni UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled55ConditionsType 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 6 institutions in 5 countries.

C Bamuya *Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit, Lilongwe, Malawi.
J C Correia *Unit of Patient Education, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Nutrition and Patient Education, WHO Collaborating Center, Department of Medicine, University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
E M BradyUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester, UK.
D BeranDivision of Tropical and Humanitarian Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
D HarringtonDiabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
A DamascenoFaculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique.
A M CrampinMalawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Ana MagaiaFaculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique.
Naomi LevittThe University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
M J DaviesDiabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
M HadjiconstantinouDiabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK. mh333@le.ac.uk.
University of Leicester · GBEduardo Mondlane University · MZMalawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit · MWUniversity of Geneva · CHUniversity of Cape Town · ZAUniversity of Strathclyde · GB

Funding

Medical Research Council MR/P02548X/1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDiabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programmes are vital for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management. However, they are limited in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). To address this gap, a DSMES, namedEXTEND was developed in Lilongwe (Malawi) and Maputo (Mozambique). This qualitative study aimed to explore factors that influence the implementation of DSMES in these settings.

methodsThe Socio-ecological model was applied to explore factors influencing the implementation of DSMES in SSA. Data was analysed using the Framework method and constant comparative techniques. Sixty-six people participated in the study: people with T2DM who participated in the EXTEND programme; healthcare professionals (HCPs), EXTEND educators, EXTEND trainers, and stakeholders.

resultsOur findings indicate that there is a need to develop an integrated and dedicated diabetes services in SSA healthcare systems, incorporating culturally adapted DSMES and tailored diabetes training to all professions involved in diabetes management. Traditional media and the involvement of community leaders were proposed as important elements to help engage and promote DSMES programmes in local communities. During the design and implementation of DSMES, it is important to consider individual and societal barriers to self-care.

conclusionFindings from this study suggest that multi-faceted factors play a significant role to the implementation of DSMES programmes in LICs. In the future, EXTEND could be incorporated in the development of diabetes training and dedicated diabetes services in SSA healthcare systems, acting as an educational tool for both people with T2DM and HCPs. This project was supported by the Medical Research Council GCRF NCDs Foundation Awards 2016 Development Pathway Funding.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Self-ManagementHumansMalawiMozambiqueQualitative Research

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PMID34238258
PMCPMC8268266
OpenAlexW3178692767

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