Health Beliefs and Perceptions: Implications for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management

Abstract

Diabetes is a major public health menace across the globe and it is associated with physical, emotional and socioeconomic consequences. Existing literature supports the use of diabetes education as a tool to minimize the impact of the medical condition. However, the current figure revealed that beliefs and perceptions of patients may constitute a barrier to attendance. This paper provides insight into the impact of patient's perceptions and beliefs on attendance at diabetes education centers.

Socio-demographic Determinants of Attendance in Diabetes Education Centres: A Survey of Patients’ Views

“…3 Thus, diabetes has a negative physical, psychological, social, and economic impact on the affected individual. 5 Despite significant advancements in diabetes care, there has been a global upsurge in the prevalence of diabetes within the last decade.…”

“…Evidence indicated that barriers to attendance at diabetes education centres are due to various factors, such as demographic characteristics of the patient and organisation of care. [5][6][7] The individual is unique, with varying socio-demographic characteristics that may either influence or hinder attendance. Although some studies have identified the socio-demographic characteristics of nonattenders, there is little research to discern whether these factors can be used to predict attending behaviour.…”