BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes is a significant health problem in the South Asian community. AIM: To extract messages from primary research reports to improve nurses' cultural understanding so they are better able to promote self-management among people of South Asian origin with type 2 diabetes. METHOD: A review was conducted of studies describing people from this group, cultural concepts of their diabetes management and the impact of culturally sensitive care. RESULTS: Eight studies involved adults of South Asian origin, with three focused solely on the Bangladeshi community. They all explored cultural perceptions of diabetes and self-management. CONCLUSION: Cultural beliefs play an important role in attitudes towards diabetes among people of South Asian origin. Understanding their beliefs improves the care provided to this community.
BACKGROUND:Type 2 diabetes is a significant health problem in the South Asian community. AIM: To extract messages from primary research reports to improve nurses' cultural understanding so they are better able to promote self-management among people of South Asian origin with type 2 diabetes. METHOD: A review was conducted of studies describing people from this group, cultural concepts of their diabetes management and the impact of culturally sensitive care. RESULTS: Eight studies involved adults of South Asian origin, with three focused solely on the Bangladeshi community. They all explored cultural perceptions of diabetes and self-management. CONCLUSION: Cultural beliefs play an important role in attitudes towards diabetes among people of South Asian origin. Understanding their beliefs improves the care provided to this community.
Authors: K M Prasanna Kumar; N Prabhu Dev; K V Raman; Rajnanda Desai; T Geetha Prasadini; A K Das; Soraya Ramoul Journal: Indian J Endocrinol Metab Date: 2014-05