Abstract
Using Leventhal’s Common-sense self-regulation model, this study investigated associations between illness perceptions, self-management and metabolic-control outcomes for diabetes among European and African-origin patients with type 2 diabetes. Compared to the general populations of their host countries, African-origin populations in the diaspora are disproportionately affected by diabetes and its microvascular complications. However, comparatively little is known about how African-origin patients with type 2 diabetes perceive about their condition and whether such perceptions influence their self-management behaviours.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 245-256 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Nursing and Health Care of Chronic Illness |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2011 |
Keywords
- illness perceptions
- type 2 diabetes
- European patients
- African patients