Factor discussed | Questions |
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1. Condition-related factors | |
• The symptom at DM diagnosis | How were you diagnosed with T2DM |
What were your symptoms? | |
• Perceived causes of T2DM | What do you think caused your T2DM? |
• Feelings related to a T2DM diagnosis | When you were diagnosed with T2DM, were you concerned? Why or why not? |
2. Therapy-related factors | |
• Perceptions of long-term medication treatment | What do you think or feel about having to take medication long-term for anti-diabetic treatment? |
• Perception of the amount and frequency of medication used | How many pills do you take daily? |
Do you think this is appropriate or too much? Why or why not? | |
3. Health system/Health care team (HCT)-related factor | How is your relationship with your doctor or healthcare team? |
4. Social/economic-related factors | Who do you stay with? |
Do they know about your T2DM diagnosis? | |
How does your family support you? | |
5. Patient-related factors | How often do you forget to take your medicine? why? |
Have you ever decide to stop by yourself and why? |