Living With Type 2 Diabetes in San Jose Tecoh, Yucatan, Mexico: A Phenomenological Study.

Antonio VicenteJulia CandilaJenifer J ThomasPatricia Gomez AguilarCristian Oliva Aviles

Published in: Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society (2018)

The Mayan-Yucatecan cultural perceptions of factors that influence physical health are unique to this region. Nurses can facilitate improvement in T2DM health outcomes through providing information and encouraging self-care. Our results emphasize the importance of considering T2DM in terms of differences between and within culture.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
health information
public health
primary care
physical activity
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
social media
human health
weight loss
health promotion