Gender differences in social support for diabetes self-management: a qualitative study among veterans
- Gray, K. E., Silvestrini, M., Ma, E. W., Nelson, K. M., Bastian, L. A., & Voils, C. I. (2023). Gender differences in social support for diabetes self-management: A qualitative study among veterans. Patient Education and Counseling, 107, Article 107578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.107578
- 36 Veterans (n = 18 men; n = 18 women) over age 60 were interviewed with the goal of examining gender differences in the role of social support in Veterans’ diabetes self-management (e.g., taking medications). Participants were asked about their diabetes self-management, perceived social support, and their perspectives on a partner-assisted self-management program. 5 themes depicting these gender differences emerged, revealing disparities in the amount and type of social support received by men and women Veterans.
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