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Table 2 Domains and clusters to achieve people-centred care for type 2 diabetes in Cochabamba, Bolivia

From: Needs and resources of people with type 2 diabetes in peri-urban Cochabamba, Bolivia: a people-centred perspective

 

Importance

Presence

1. SELF-MANAGEMENT (14)

 1. Self-Management Practices (6)

4.55

3.76

 Consuming plants, herbs and other natural remedies

4.58

4.03

 Maintaining a register for daily follow up of foods, symptoms, blood sugar …

4.32

2.84

2. Knowledge on Diabetes Management & Health literacy (8)

4.74

3.23

 Having the possibility to measure the sugar level periodically

4.91

3.22

 Knowing the different types of medication and their side-effects

4.61

2.96

2. HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (18)

 3. Social and Professional Competences (12)

4.72

2.71

 Healthcare personnel reduces fear of the condition through explaining the condition (psychological assistance)

4.78

2.27

 A physician who knows the medical and social history of the patient

4.68

3.20

 4. Patient Education (6)

4.80

3.00

 Healthcare personnel teaching the patient about diabetes

4.76

2.81

 Having information and orientation on healthy foods during medical attention

4.86

2.83

3. HEALTH SYSTEM (25)

 5. Healthcare Resources and Health Insurance (11)

4.70

2.82

 Having hospitals close by that accept you when you need urgent medical care

4.94

3.29

 Having enough physicians and medical material in the region

4.87

2.87

 6. Access to healthcare services (8)

4.77

2.45

 Waiting little time in line for medical assistance in healthcare facilities

4.87

1.97

 Having access to consultations with a nutritionist

4.68

1.47

 7. Home and community care (6)

4.20

1.83

 Community and/ or home-visits of healthcare personnel

4.66

2.13

 Having first aid or a physician on duty in the community

4.88

1.69

4. COMMUNITY (15)

 8. Family and community participation (6)

4.70

2.07

 A community council engaged in enhancing health of its’ inhabitants

4.69

2.03

 People with knowledge of good nutrition and food in the community who teach how to eat in a healthy way

4.69

1.53

 9. Social and Environmental determinants of Health (9)

4.90

2.85

 Having good provision of healthy foods in the neighbourhood

4.94

2.88

 Having streets without dogs so you can walk and exercise in a safe way

4.75

1.88