Developing a family-based diabetes program for Latino immigrants: do men and women face the same barriers?

Fam Community Health. 2011 Oct-Dec;34(4):280-90. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0b013e31822b5359.

Abstract

This study examined barriers and facilitators to diabetes self-management among Latino immigrants with diabetes and whether similarities and differences were observed by gender. Eight focus groups were conducted with 24 women and 21 men Latinos; four focus groups involved women only and four involved men only. Themes were identified using a combined deductive/inductive approach and an iterative process of consensus coding. Gender similarities and differences emerged. Barriers to self-management were primarily social for the women, whereas for men, structural aspects related to work were prominent. Interventions aimed at improving diabetes self-management among US Latino immigrants should consider tailored approaches to help men and women overcome distinct barriers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Diabetes Mellitus / psychology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy*
  • Diet
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / ethnology*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Hispanic or Latino / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Self Care / methods
  • Self Care / psychology*
  • Sex Factors
  • Social Support
  • Young Adult