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An Exploration Of The Barriers To Diabetes Management Among West African Immigrants In The United States, Oluseyi Grace Abioye-Akanji
An Exploration Of The Barriers To Diabetes Management Among West African Immigrants In The United States, Oluseyi Grace Abioye-Akanji
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Purpose: To explore the barriers to diabetes management among West African immigrants living in Rhode Island. Study Design and Methods: Semi-structured interviews with adults (N=5); men (n=2), women (n=3), Nigerian (n=3), Liberian (n=1), and Ghanaian (n=1) ages ≥18 with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, living in Rhode Island. Demographic information of the participants was obtained using a questionnaire. Interviews were conducted by the researcher and lasted approximately 50 minutes, and were scheduled to accommodate participants’ needs. Interviews were audio-taped and statements of the study participants were recorded. Subjects were redirected to clarify responses when necessary. Content analysis and coding, …