Struggling towards diagnosis : experiences of Iranian diabetes
Joint Authors
Munaghi, Husayn Karimi
Areshtanab, Husayn Namdar
Jubayri, Layla
Bostanabad, Muhammad Arshadi
McDonald, Heather
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 7 (31 Jul. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-07-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Healthcare-seeking behavior is one of the factors determining the uptake and outcome of healthcare.
However, few studies have discussed how and why diabetics seek healthcare assistance before meeting a physician.
Objectives : In this study, we explored the subjective experiences of healthcare-seeking behavior among Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Patients and Methods : A qualitative approach was adopted using a conventional content analysis of semi-structured interviews carried out in the Diabetes Association in Tabriz (Iran) with 15 participants suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Participants were recruited by the purposeful sampling method.
Results : Five themes emerged from the study: 1) warning by physical signs ; 2) personal processing ; 3) self-remedy and its outcomes ; 4) seeking information, and ; 5) diagnosis and verification of information by healthcare staff.
Conclusions : Individual social context plays an important role in the decision-making process when seeking healthcare for diabetes.
The results of this study can be utilized by healthcare providers to facilitate interventions to increase diabetics’ active involvement in their healthcare, and encourage a wider knowledge of its symptoms and outcomes to facilitate appropriate healthcare-seeking and service use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Munaghi, Husayn Karimi& Areshtanab, Husayn Namdar& Jubayri, Layla& Bostanabad, Muhammad Arshadi& McDonald, Heather. 2014. Struggling towards diagnosis : experiences of Iranian diabetes. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 7, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387417
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Areshtanab, Husayn Namdar…[et al.]. Struggling towards diagnosis : experiences of Iranian diabetes. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 7 (Jul. 2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387417
American Medical Association (AMA)
Munaghi, Husayn Karimi& Areshtanab, Husayn Namdar& Jubayri, Layla& Bostanabad, Muhammad Arshadi& McDonald, Heather. Struggling towards diagnosis : experiences of Iranian diabetes. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 7, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387417
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-387417