ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2022
Experiences of living with type 2 diabetes in Pakistan: the role of culture and family in physical activity.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Barriers and facilitators to physical activity uptake and adherence among older South Asians: a qualitative systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
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- Trajectories of physical activity and influencing factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a mixed-methods study.Acta diabetologica · 2025Observational
- Qualitative systematic review of the socioeconomic factors affecting type 2 diabetes management in Pakistan.World journal of diabetes · 2025Article
- Influencing Factors of Exercise Behavior in Patients with Type 2 diabetes:A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Review
- Risk factor analysis and nomogram for predicting gastroparesis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Exploring self-care and cervical cancer prevention attitudes and practices among Moroccan and Pakistani immigrant women in Catalonia, Spain: a comparative qualitative study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- A narrative review of exercise participation among adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes: barriers and solutions.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2023Review
- Development and Validation of a Risk Nomogram Model for Predicting Constipation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDiabetes-related guidelines recommend lifestyle changes for people living with type 2 diabetes (PLwD). In South Asian (SA) families, cultural and contextual expectations often influence people's decisions. However, broad explanations provided in the existing literature and theories concerning family involvement can increase the chance of health professionals overlooking the complexities of family roles within SA communities. Previous literature has identified the need to examine the perspectives of PLwD and their family members in Pakistan to shed light on factors perceived to support and hinder recommended physical activity (PA) to manage type 2 diabetes. This study explored (1) the enablers of and barriers to PA in the context of PLwD in Pakistan and (2) family involvement regarding PLwD's engagement with PA.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 PLwD and 17 family members of PLwD who were recruited in metropolitan Lahore (Pakistan) and primarily used state health services available to relatively disadvantaged populations. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsThree themes were identified: (1) Going for a walk as a feasible PA; (2) the role of family members in influencing PA; and (3) gender differences and cultural acceptability of an activity. PA enablers for PLwD consist of gender-specific opportunities for activity facilitated by peers and family members. Culturally acceptable opportunities for PA in Pakistan for specific genders and age groups within the socio-cultural context constituted an essential factor. In this study, all women with diabetes described walking as the only acceptable form of PA, whereas some men mentioned other activities such as running, playing cricket, and cycling.
conclusionsMedical guidelines must consider patients' daily routines, account for cultural and familial expectations of different genders and age groups, and address social and physical barriers encountered by these different groups to encourage PA among PLwD in SA cultures.
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