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  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes self-management is crucial for veterans' health.
  • Psychosocial factors significantly impact diabetes care.
  • Understanding veterans' unique experiences is vital for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychosocial-behavioral impact of diabetes self-management among veterans.
  • To understand how veterans' attitudes and experiences inform diabetes self-management education and care.
  • To identify key themes in veterans' perceptions of diabetes self-management.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 26 veterans in 9 focus groups.
  • Focus groups conducted post-diabetes self-management education and pre-mindfulness intervention.
  • Thematic analysis of audio-recorded and transcribed discussions guided by open-ended questions.

Main Results:

  • Five main themes emerged: distress/negative emotions, social isolation, perceived lack of control, attitudes toward support, and desire for information.
  • Veterans reported significant emotional distress and unmet psychosocial needs.
  • Key areas for improvement include stress management, health behavior information, and social support.

Conclusions:

  • Veterans face considerable psychosocial challenges in managing diabetes.
  • Psycho-educational interventions, such as mindfulness, are recommended for diabetes care.
  • Future interventions should prioritize stress reduction, person-centered communication, and peer support opportunities.