Model of diabetes management: Have we got it right for South Asian people in the UK?

L Macaden, Charlotte Clarke

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Abstract / Description of output

This paper describes a conceptual model on risk perception among older South Asians (representing Bangladesh, India & Pakistan) with Type 2 Diabetes living in the United Kingdom that was developed using qualitative research. Risk perception in this study is interpreted in terms of risk awareness and risk engagement. Risk awareness was influenced by factors from both the cognitive and affective domains that resulted in risk engagement. Risk engagement was proactive if risk awareness was present with an internal locus of control. Risk awareness involving the affective domain when influenced by external locus of control resulted in reactive risk engagement through ranking of risks and risk repair. The relevance of the concordance / empowerment model of diabetes management that advocates self-management aiming at long term risk prevention in diabetes in the United Kingdom needs further exploration in minority ethnic groups such as South Asians with Type 2 diabetes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-189
JournalJournal of Diabetes Nursing
Volume19
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • South Asian
  • diabetes
  • risk awareness
  • risk engagement
  • risk perception

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