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Exploring Barriers to Self-Care in Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Study.
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Introduction: Patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) experience a multitude of physical and psychological complications, which impose significant burdens on healthcare systems and society at large. Identifying self-care barriers in this patient population is essential for implementing targeted interventions. Objective: This study aimed to explore the barriers to self-care among patients with uncontrolled T2DM in Iran. Methods: This qualitative research employed a conventional content analysis approach. Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients diagnosed with uncontrolled diabetes. Data management and analysis were performed using MAXQDA 2020 software. To extract core themes, Graneheim and Lundman's conventional content analysis method was utilized. The trustworthiness of the data were ensured through Guba and Lincoln's criteria. Results: The participants' mean age was 54.61 ± 8.67 years. Four main themes emerged: (1) internal barriers to effective self-care, including limited knowledge, emotional distress, and difficulty adapting to the illness; (2) ineffective social support, reflecting low family involvement and misinformation; (3) weak institutional support systems, such as limited access to specialists and inconsistent medication availability; and (4) the intrinsic nature of diabetes, characterized by progressive complications and emotional exhaustion. Conclusion: The findings indicate that barriers to self-care in patients with uncontrolled T2DM are multifaceted and arise from internal challenges, insufficient social support, weak institutional support systems, and the progressive and exhausting nature of the disease. Addressing these barriers requires interventions that improve patients' understanding and emotional adaptation, strengthen family support, and enhance access to consistent healthcare services.
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