Experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study

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dc.authorid0000-0003-3481-9500
dc.authorid0000-0001-7706-4748
dc.authorid0000-0001-7337-4853
dc.contributor.authorCakmak, Vahide Semerci
dc.contributor.authorSari, Ebru Sonmez
dc.contributor.authorOzdemir, Serap Cetinkaya
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-28T12:18:03Z
dc.date.available2026-02-28T12:18:03Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentBayburt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackgroundAdults with diabetes encounter various challenges related to managing their condition. In this study, we explored the experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status in T & uuml;rkiye.MethodsThis study was conducted as a phenomenological qualitative research. The purposive sampling method was used to select adults with type 2 diabetes. Data saturation was achieved with 20 patients. The data were collected through a demographic information form and a semi-structured questionnaire. The participants were interviewed by phone. The interviews were conducted in a quiet environment where the participants could respond comfortably. During the data analysis process, the content analysis approach suggested by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) was used. This method involves identifying meaningful units within the text, coding these units, and developing sub-themes and main themes. The MAXQDA 20 software was used for data management.ResultsThe participants were between 41 and 71 years old. Four main themes and ten subthemes were identified in the analysis. Themes: The identified themes included difficulties with dietary management of diabetes, individual difficulties, difficulties with self-management in diabetes, and coping strategies. According to Theme 1, it was observed that the participants experienced difficulties in managing nutrition in diabetes due to the economic aspect of diet and the inability to adapt to the diet. According to Theme 2, it was observed that the participants faced physical, psychological, and social difficulties. According to Theme 3, it was observed that the participants faced difficulties related to diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin injection administration, and maintaining glycemic control. According to Theme 4, it was observed that the participants attempted to cope with diabetes-related difficulties through healthy lifestyle habits and family support.ConclusionOur findings indicate that adults with type 2 diabetes in low socioeconomic status face challenges related to biopsychosocial factors, nutrition, and diabetes self-management. However, these individuals managed their difficulties by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors and relying on family support. The challenges faced by adults with diabetes may be alleviated through awareness training on dietary management and glycemic control.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12889-025-21582-1
dc.identifier.issn1471-2458
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.pmid39885416
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85217623724
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21582-1
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/6096
dc.identifier.volume25
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001411629500007
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBmc
dc.relation.ispartofBmc Public Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260218
dc.subjectAdults with diabetes
dc.subjectDiabetes
dc.subjectDifficulty
dc.subjectQualitative study
dc.subjectSocioeconomic status
dc.titleExperiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with low socioeconomic status: a qualitative study
dc.typeArticle

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