Challenges of Diabetes Self-Management in Adults Affected by Food Insecurity in a Large Urban Centre of Ontario, Canada
Joint Authors
Chan, Justine
DeMelo, Margaret
Gingras, Jacqui
Gucciardi, Enza
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To explore how food insecurity affects individuals’ ability to manage their diabetes, as narrated by participants living in a large, culturally diverse urban centre.
Design.
Qualitative study comprising of in-depth interviews, using a semistructured interview guide.
Setting.
Participants were recruited from the local community, three community health centres, and a community-based diabetes education centre servicing a low-income population in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Participants.
Twenty-one English-speaking adults with a diagnosis of diabetes and having experienced food insecurity in the past year (based on three screening questions).
Method.
Using six phases of analysis, we used qualitative, deductive thematic analysis to transcribe, code, and analyze participant interviews.
Main Findings.
Three themes emerged from our analysis of participants’ experiences of living with food insecurity and diabetes: (1) barriers to accessing and preparing food, (2) social isolation, and (3) enhancing agency and resilience.
Conclusion.
Food insecurity appears to negatively impact diabetes self-management.
Healthcare professionals need to be cognizant of resources, skills, and supports appropriate for people with diabetes affected by food insecurity.
Study findings suggest foci for enhancing diabetes self-management support.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chan, Justine& DeMelo, Margaret& Gingras, Jacqui& Gucciardi, Enza. 2015. Challenges of Diabetes Self-Management in Adults Affected by Food Insecurity in a Large Urban Centre of Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chan, Justine…[et al.]. Challenges of Diabetes Self-Management in Adults Affected by Food Insecurity in a Large Urban Centre of Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chan, Justine& DeMelo, Margaret& Gingras, Jacqui& Gucciardi, Enza. Challenges of Diabetes Self-Management in Adults Affected by Food Insecurity in a Large Urban Centre of Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065847