Tamwoy, Elizabeth, Haswell-Elkins, Melissa, Wong, Morva, Rogers, Whendi, d'Abbs, Peter, and McDermott, Robyn (2004) Living and coping with diabetes in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 15 (3). pp. 231-236.

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Abstract

Issue addressed: Although it is well known that there is a very high prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in the Torres Strait Islands and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), little has been published on the personal perspectives and situations that the people with diabetes face in daily life, which includes managing their disease. This study provides a baseline of qualitative information so that supportive action from health services and communities can be better tailored to help people meet their needs for self-management.

Methods: In-depth interviews and focus groups were conducted involving a total of 26 men and 41 women living with diabetes in eight communities of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. The data are presented as case studies and thematic analysis illustrating a range of perspectives and experiences in coming to terms with the disease and in efforts to make lifestyle change, specifically related to eating well and moving more.

Results: Broad recommendations are provided on ways to better support people with diabetes that are based on both the data collected and the experience of the Indigenous researchers as health workers and community members.

Item ID:	6371
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1036-1073
Keywords:	Australia; diabetes; Peninsula; Torres Strait; self-management; lifestyle change; qualitative research; indigenous health workers
Related URLs:	http://www.healthpromotion.org.au/journa...
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2010 02:12
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9299 Other Health > 929999 Health not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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