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Focus on the Positive: A Qualitative Study of Positive Experiences living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Carrier, Molly A
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1587750766238732

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2020, Bachelor of Science (BS), Ohio University, Translational Health.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify positive experiences associated with diabetes from the perspective of adults diagnosed with type 1 (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS: We conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews with adults with T1D or T2D. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using content and thematic analysis using NVivo 12 software. RESULTS: Sixteen adults completed interviews (mean±SD; age=36.4±10.6 years, Hemoglobin A1c=7.2±1.9%, 62.5% T1D, duration=11.6±9.8 years, 43.8% female, 100% white). Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: 1) Positive and Supportive Community: Participants described positive experiences with family, friends, classmates, coworkers, and the online diabetes community. Their support systems helped them manage and cope with the many challenges of diabetes; 2) Improved Health Behaviors: Participants reported positive changes in their self-care behaviors, mainly diet and exercise improvements; 3) Positive Outlook and Personal Growth: Participants attributed increased empathy, compassion, maturity, and confidence to their diabetes. 4) Advocacy for People with Diabetes: Participants took on the role of advocates for diabetes policy changes and educating peers about diabetes. DISCUSSION: Communicating positive experiences about type 1 and T2D may help clinicians and educators reframe the negative messages commonly shared with people with diabetes.
Elizabeth Beverly (Advisor)
Cheryl Howe (Committee Chair)
84 p.
Behavioral Sciences; Kinesiology; Public Health
Diabetes; Qualitative Research; Social Support; Optimism

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  • Carrier, M. A. (2020). Focus on the Positive: A Qualitative Study of Positive Experiences living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes [Undergraduate thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1587750766238732

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Carrier, Molly. Focus on the Positive: A Qualitative Study of Positive Experiences living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. 2020. Ohio University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1587750766238732.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Carrier, Molly. "Focus on the Positive: A Qualitative Study of Positive Experiences living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes." Undergraduate thesis, Ohio University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ouhonors1587750766238732

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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