ArticleJournal of public health research2023
Self-management of type 2 diabetes among Turkish immigrants in Norway: A focus group study.
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- Social determinants of health influencing diabetes self-care behaviors among immigrants: a scoping review.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2026Pooled it
- The role of oral health literacy in shaping health behaviors among migrants in Norway. An integrative review.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Healthcare Service Utilisation Across Continuum of Care for Type 2 Diabetes Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Pooled it
- The Experiences of Healthcare Services and Ageing Among Older Turkish Immigrants: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Health literacy and self-care among adult immigrants with type 2 diabetes: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is higher among Turkish immigrants than the general population in Norway. The aim of the study is to describe the challenges and experiences faced by Turkish immigrants in Norway in the self-management of T2DM. The study design is based on descriptive research using a qualitative approach. The sample group contained 13 persons participating in three focus group interviews: nine women and four men. A phenomenological-hermeneutical approach was employed to achieve a deeper understanding of the experience of self-management of T2DM among Turkish immigrants in Norway with regard to HL. The participants described experiences of the T2DM self-management with regard to HL and revealed three major themes: (1) understanding the role and responsibility of health care staff in T2DM treatment, (2) assessing T2DM education course and information and (3) applying knowledge and motivation to adapt to life with T2DM. Findings from this study revealed that self-management of patients with T2DM among Turkish immigrants is related to their cultural, religious and socio-economical background and experiences. By understanding the cultural features, a well-tailored intervention according to the needs of Turkish immigrants regarding self-management can be developed. Health care staff are recommended to consider patients' HL when interventions are developed.
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