A Conceptual Model on Risk Perception Among Older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes

Citation

Macaden L & Clarke CL (2014) A Conceptual Model on Risk Perception Among Older South Asians with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 18 (9), pp. 371-377. http://www.thejournalofdiabetesnursing.co.uk/journal-content/view/a-conceptual-model-on-risk-perception-among-older-south-asian-people-with-type-2-diabetes

Abstract
Research has shown that an underestimation of personal health risk can reduce the motivation to change behaviour and reduce risk factors. This paper describes a conceptual model on risk perception among older South Asian people (representing Bangladesh, India and Pakistan) with type 2 diabetes living in the UK; this model was developed using qualitative research. Risk perception in this study is interpreted in terms of risk awareness and risk engagement. This research indicated that the concordance/empowerment model of diabetes management, which advocates self-management towards long-term risk prevention, needs further exploration in older people from minority ethnic groups with type 2 diabetes.

Journal
Journal of Diabetes Nursing: Volume 18, Issue 9