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Methods
Methods
This qualitative study included six Latinx adults ages 65–82. Participants were recruited from the UCI Family Health Center in Santa Ana and the UCI Senior Health Center. Data were collected through a perceived social support survey, a demographic survey, and a focus group. Responses were reviewed using thematic analysis to identify major patterns in participants’ experiences.
Overall Findings
Overall Findings
Social support influenced diabetes management in both helpful and challenging ways. Participants described support as most helpful when it was consistent, practical, and compassionate. However, support was less helpful when it felt controlling, lacked emotional understanding, or did not address the real challenges participants faced.
Social support influenced diabetes management in both helpful and challenging ways. Participants described support as most helpful when it was consistent, practical, and compassionate. However, support was less helpful when it felt controlling, lacked emotional understanding, or did not address the real challenges participants faced.
Key Themes:
Key Themes:
Theme 1: Practical support improves medication adherence
Participants described practical support as helpful when it included medication reminders, reliable transportation, and medication pick-up.
Theme 2: Family support can feel controlling and stigmatizing
Some participants described feeling humiliated or embarrassed when support limited their independence or created restrictions in social settings.
Common Barriers Shared by Participants
Common Barriers Shared by Participants
Participants also described barriers that made diabetes management more difficult, including:
Language barriers
Technology challenges
Diet-related challenges
Pharmacy issues, such as inaccurate medication pick-up times
Communication challenges with healthcare providers
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