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ArticleBMC nutrition2026

Motivational factors and support systems for optimal diabetes nutritional management: a qualitative study on the experiences of individuals living with diabetes in Ghana.

Kwabena Opoku-Addai, Gwendolyn Patience Mensah, Kwadwo Ameyaw Korsah, Esther Selasi Avinu, Frank Bediako Agyei, Ellen Marfowaah Ahenkorah

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Kwabena Opoku-AddaiSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Presbyterian University, Post Office Box 42, Asante Akyem, Ghana, Agogo, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4249-8348
Gwendolyn Patience MensahSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Post Office Box LG 43, Legon, Accra, Ghana. gpmensah@ug.edu.gh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9943-1622
Kwadwo Ameyaw KorsahSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Post Office Box LG 43, Legon, Accra, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2595-3492
Esther Selasi AvinuSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Presbyterian University, Post Office Box 42, Asante Akyem, Ghana, Agogo, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6902-4102
Frank Bediako AgyeiSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Presbyterian University, Post Office Box 42, Asante Akyem, Ghana, Agogo, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2889-4803
Ellen Marfowaah AhenkorahKumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Private Mail Bag, Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group AG-MAY, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University Post Office, Kumasi, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-6221-6922

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backgroundOptimal diabetes self-management by individuals living with the condition is associated with improved quality of life, proper glycaemic control, and reduced mortality rates. However, individuals living with diabetes mellitus can self-manage their condition effectively when they are well-motivated and supported. This study sought to explore the motivational factors and support systems individuals living with diabetes mellitus rely on to manage their diet.

methodsThis study employed an exploratory descriptive design with a qualitative approach. The purposive sampling approach was used to recruit fifteen participants, who were attending clinic at a teaching hospital. The participants were interviewed on one-on-one basis, and the data gathered was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsTwo main themes, namely, motivational factors for optimal diabetes nutritional management and support systems for optimal diabetes nutritional management, emerged from the data gathered with seven sub-themes (two sub-themes with six sub-sub-themes for the first theme, and five sub-themes for the second theme). The participants of this study appeared to be well-motivated intrinsically and extrinsically with factors such as longevity and dependance on God, as well as had adequate support systems such as family support to enable them engage in optimal diabetes nutritional management. Nonetheless, the support systems were not incorporated into the management of their condition by the health professionals caring for them.

conclusionsParticipants in this study were adequately motivated to practice proper nutritional management and had varied support systems including family support and diabetes peer support groups to do so. Thus, there is the need for health professionals to explore ways of integrating the support systems of individuals living with diabetes into their management to ensure positive health outcomes.

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Diabetes mellitusIndividuals living with diabetesMotivationNutrition therapySupport systems

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