Facilitators & Barriers to Self-Management of T2D in Elderly Black African and Afro-Caribbean People
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Exploring Factors Impacting Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Black African and Afro-Caribbean People in London [Title Slide]
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Abstract
Background: Self-management helps to reduce the rate of morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs associated with uncontrolled diabetes due to various complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. Ageing increases the risk of developing health conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and there is a global increase in the number of people living longer. Older adults who are from ethnic minority backgrounds in the United Kingdom (UK) are placed at a greater disadvantage, as their financial situation, employability, and social networks are gravely lower than that of their White Counterparts. Additionally, there is a paucity of research focusing on the elderly Black African and Afro-Caribbean people (BAACP) with diabetes in the UK.
Aim: This study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to self-management of type 2 diabetes in Elderly BAACP living in London from a multi-perspective standpoint.
Methods: A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach will be used to conduct a four phase study. Purposive sampling and snowballing techniques will be used to recruit participants for all the phases of the research. Interviews and focus groups will be used to collect data from elderly BAACP with T2D, healthcare practitioners, family members, and community leaders following appropriate ethical approval. A verbatim transcription will be done, and the transcribed data will be analysed thematically. NVivo computer software will be utilised in the data analysis process.
Conclusion: The study will provide an understanding of the challenges of T2D management among the Elderly BAACP living in the urban city of London. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the study will provide insight into the role of family members/ social support in managing T2D in these individuals. This will assist in creating a culturally sensitive intervention that can inform better healthcare practices and policies.
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Omega Kappa, Phi Mu
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Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Public Community Health, Health Equity or Social Determinants of Health, Long-term Care, Type 2 Diabetes, Self-management, Aged, Elderly, Black Africans, Afro-Caribbean People, London
Recommended Citation
Henry, Dionne Ashaloy Anglique, "Facilitators & Barriers to Self-Management of T2D in Elderly Black African and Afro-Caribbean People" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 204.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/204
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Facilitators & Barriers to Self-Management of T2D in Elderly Black African and Afro-Caribbean People
Seattle, Washington, USA
Background: Self-management helps to reduce the rate of morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs associated with uncontrolled diabetes due to various complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. Ageing increases the risk of developing health conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and there is a global increase in the number of people living longer. Older adults who are from ethnic minority backgrounds in the United Kingdom (UK) are placed at a greater disadvantage, as their financial situation, employability, and social networks are gravely lower than that of their White Counterparts. Additionally, there is a paucity of research focusing on the elderly Black African and Afro-Caribbean people (BAACP) with diabetes in the UK.
Aim: This study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to self-management of type 2 diabetes in Elderly BAACP living in London from a multi-perspective standpoint.
Methods: A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach will be used to conduct a four phase study. Purposive sampling and snowballing techniques will be used to recruit participants for all the phases of the research. Interviews and focus groups will be used to collect data from elderly BAACP with T2D, healthcare practitioners, family members, and community leaders following appropriate ethical approval. A verbatim transcription will be done, and the transcribed data will be analysed thematically. NVivo computer software will be utilised in the data analysis process.
Conclusion: The study will provide an understanding of the challenges of T2D management among the Elderly BAACP living in the urban city of London. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the study will provide insight into the role of family members/ social support in managing T2D in these individuals. This will assist in creating a culturally sensitive intervention that can inform better healthcare practices and policies.
Description
Although Self-Management of T2D may help to meet the growing demand for diabetes services, it is fraught with challenges, which are compounded by ageing. The study will utilise the Health Belief Model to explore the beliefs and perceptions of the participating stakeholders, i.e., the elderly BAACP with T2D, family members, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The potential outcome is to provide culturally tailored recommendations to improve T2D in the elderly BAACP in London.