Beliefs and attitudes of African Americans with type 2 diabetes toward depression. Diabetes Educ 2002;28(2):258-68
Date
04/02/2002Pubmed ID
11924303DOI
10.1177/014572170202800211Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0036516254 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 32 CitationsAbstract
PURPOSE: This qualitative study was conducted with African Americans with type 2 diabetes to explore beliefs and attitudes about depression.
METHODS: Twenty-five adults participated in 4 focus groups. The sessions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The Health Belief Model was used as a theoretical framework for the design and analysis of the focus group data.
RESULTS: Five themes pertinent to depression management emerged: (1) There were misconceptions about the etiology of depression and individual vulnerability to depression. (2) Depression was perceived as severe. (3) Treatment was perceived as beneficial. (4) Stigma was a significant barrier to seeking treatment. (5) Cues to action did not appear to change beliefs.
CONCLUSIONS: Despite awareness about the severity of depression and benefits of treatment, several barriers and erroneous beliefs may interfere with the ability of African Americans with type 2 diabetes to seek and adhere to treatment for depression.
Author List
Egede LEMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAttitude to Health
Culture
Depression
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Female
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Southeastern United States
