Cultural Considerations for the Adaptation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Cotonou, Benin: Lessons Learned from a Qualitative Study

Cultural Considerations for the Adaptation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Cotonou, Benin: Lessons Learned from a Qualitative Study

<b>Background</b>: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) poses a disproportionate burden on Benin, West Africa. However, no diabetes intervention has yet been developed for Benin’s contexts. This study aimed to explore specific cultural beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and environmental factors to help ad...

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Main Authors: Halimatou Alaofè, Sarah Yeo, Abidemi Okechukwu, Priscilla Magrath, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, John Ehiri, Cecilia Rosales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
culturally tailored interventions
type 2 diabetes management
Meta Salud Diabetes
Cotonou
Benin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/16/8376

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