Barriers to Health Self-Management Among Older People with Hypertension and Diabetes in Institutions in China:  A Phenomenological Study

Rong Liu; Akehsan Dahlan; Nur Islami Mohd Fahmi Teng; Xingxin Zhan Zhan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i27.5608

Authors

Rong Liu School of Public Health, Xinyu University,338000, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, China
Akehsan Dahlan Centre Of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Campus of Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam
Nur Islami Mohd Fahmi Teng Centre For Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Campus of Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Xingxin Zhan Zhan School of Public Health, Xinyu University,338000, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i27.5608

Keywords:

Barriers, Self-management, Hypertension, Diabetes

Abstract

The objective of this qualitative study is to explore the barriers to self-management among older people with hypertension and diabetes in institutional settings from the perspectives of both patients and health professionals in China. A qualitative phenomenological study used semi-structured face-to-face interviews involving eight older persons and ten health professionals. Thematic analysis revealed two main themes: 1) individual-related factors and 2) limited social support. Tailored interventions considering these multifaceted barriers can positively impact the quality of life and health outcomes for older individuals dealing with hypertension and diabetes in institutional settings.

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