SynthesisInternational health2024
Experience of stigma among persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: a systematic review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Prevalence and associated factors of diabetes-related distress among type 2 diabetic patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Experience of infertility-related stigma in Africa: a systematic review and mixed methods meta-synthesis.International health · 2025Pooled it
- Association of depression with glycaemic control in people living with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ global health · 2025Pooled it
- Community perceptions of type 2 diabetes causes, symptoms, complications, prevention, and management among market vendors in Butembo, DR Congo: A descriptive cross-sectional study.Dialogues in health · 2026Article
- Diabetes-related stigma in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its association with family support, self-management, and glycemic control in rural southern India: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Investigating the role of perceived autonomy support in moderating the association between diabetes stigma and psychological and diabetes self-management outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Patients' and caregivers' experiences of familial and social support in resource-poor settings: A systematically constructed review and meta-synthesis.Palliative care and social practice · 2025Review
- Diabetes Stigma and Clinical Outcomes: An International Review.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2024Review
- The transcultural adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the Oral Health Literacy Scale for Diabetic Patients.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Perceived Barriers to Healthy Lifestyle Adherence and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Improved Self-Care.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Article
- The Prevalence and Determinants of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2024Article
- Stigma and infectious diseases in Africa: examining impact and strategies for reduction.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2023Review
- Community Organisations' Role in Diabetes Self-Management in Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
Diabetes stigma is a pervasive social phenomenon with significant impacts on individuals living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite the negative health impact of diabetes stigma, little is known about the experience of this phenomenon in Africa. This review aimed to synthesize existing quantitative and qualitative studies that examine the experiences and outcomes of T2DM stigma in Africa. A mixed studies review methodology was utilized to conduct this research. Relevant articles were identified by searching the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases. The mixed method appraisal tool was used to assess the quality of included studies. Of 2626 records identified, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of diabetes stigma was as high as 70%. The results of the review indicate that individuals with T2DM in Africa are labelled as 'having HIV', 'nearing their death' and 'wasting resources'. These experiences were associated with low quality of life, disease concealment and avoidance of self-management behaviours. The findings highlight the urgent need for further stigma-centric studies to fully understand how T2DM stigma is experienced in Africa. The evidence from such studies would inform the development and evaluation of effective interventions to address this social consequence of T2DM.
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