Kate O’ Loughlin
Australia
Research Article
Management and Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life among the Lebanese Community of Sydney: A Quantitative Study
Author(s): Wissam Mustapha, Zakia S Hossain and Kate O’ LoughlinWissam Mustapha, Zakia S Hossain and Kate O’ Loughlin
Background: Diabetes is a global health concern which is known to be more prevalent among certain cultural and ethnic groups. While genetics may be a contributing factor, higher incidence or difficulties in managing the disease may be attributable to cultural habits over generations. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of diabetes, its effective management and its impact on the Lebanese community of Sydney, one of the city’s fastest growing ethnic groups.
Materials and methods: A quantitative method was used. A total of 200 Lebanese migrants living in the Sydney metropolitan area (SMA) who had been diagnosed with diabetes at least six months prior to the study were recruited purposively from the SMA surgeries primarily serving the Lebanese community. The study used a questionnaire to ascertain background information, health, diagnosis and treatment of diabe.. View More»
