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Monika Dybdahl Jakobsen1, Aud Obstfelder2,3, Tonje Braaten4
1Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway. monika.d.jakobsen@uit.no.
BMC Health Services Research
|July 10, 2019
Summary
Women with food hypersensitivity (FH) manage their condition to avoid uncomfortable symptoms. Individual and social resources are crucial for self-management, but competing priorities can hinder efforts, indicating a need for targeted health support.
Area of Science:
- Dietary management and chronic illness self-care.
- Psychological and social determinants of health behaviors.
Background:
- Self-management is crucial for chronic conditions, yet factors enhancing it remain underexplored.
- Individuals with food hypersensitivity (FH) often manage their condition with limited support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors motivating women with FH to perform self-management.
- To identify healthcare needs and enhance understanding of self-management in chronic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study analyzing 16 individual interviews with women aged 39-67 with FH.
- Theoretical framework: Self-determination theory and Conservation of resources theory.
Main Results:
- Motivation for self-management stems from avoiding uncomfortable symptoms and their consequences.
- Individual resources and supportive social networks with relevant competencies are vital.
- Competing priorities and social expectations around meals present significant challenges.
Conclusions:
- High motivation, driven by symptom avoidance, fuels self-management in women with FH.
- Adequate individual and social resources may reduce the need for health services.
- Individuals lacking resources or facing competing priorities may require health service assistance.
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