Project

Towards better care for Turkish migrants with type 2 diabetes

Code
175I4511
Duration
01 January 2012 → 31 December 2012
Funding
Federal funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Public health care
    • Public health sciences
    • Public health services
Keywords
ethnic minorities type 2 diabetes adherence
 
Project description

Diabetes is prevalent among patients of Turkish descent. Many patients experience difficulties with the daily intake of their diabetes medication (called “adherence”). This project will organize information sessions about diabetes. During these sessions we will recruit participants for a questionnaire study about barriers and facilitators for adherence among Turkish migrants with diabetes. Based on the results of this survey, recommendations for improved care for these patients will be formulated.