PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to better understand barriers and facilitators of @entity6 self-management education (DSME) among Arab American @entity1 with @entity6 . Little is known about the impact of Arab culture on DSME. METHODS: Arab American adults (N = 23) with medically managed @entity6 participated in 1 of 3 focus groups. An Arabic-speaking, trained moderator conducted video-recorded sessions. Verbatim Arabic transcripts were translated into English. Transcripts underwent a qualitative content analysis approach. RESULTS: Arab American cultural traditions such as food sharing, religious beliefs, and gender roles both facilitated and at times impeded DSME. @entity1 also held conflicting views about their interactions with their providers; some @entity1 praised the authoritative @entity1 -physician relationship style while others perceived the gaps in communication to be a product of Arab culture. @entity1 expressed that lack of available educational and supportive resources are key barriers to DSME. CONCLUSION: Arab American culture affects DSM activities, and culturally sensitive educational resources are lacking. Development of DSME programs tailored to address relevant aspects of Arab culture might improve DSME outcomes in Arab American population.

The Impact of Arab American Culture on XXXX Self-management Education.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'Patients', 'patients', 'patient', 'Participants'] @entity6 :: ('MESH:D003920', 'Disease') :: ['diabetes']
@entity6 :: (MESH:D003920,Disease) :: ['Diabetes']
