Rwatirera Gunhu
Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
Title: Using the health belief model to understand barriers to effective Type 2 diabetes management among ethnic Karanga diabetic patients in Masvingo urban
Biography
Biography: Rwatirera Gunhu
Abstract
A case study research design was used understand the factors that affected compliance to self care management requirements. Data on frequency and quality of food consumption and medication were collected using three 24 hour diet recalls and structured in depth interviews. A 12 point health belief model interview guide was used to gain insights regarding participant perceptions about the disease and the reasons for the low level of compliance to dietary, physical activity and medication intakes among six diabetic patients.