Challenges in Access to Support Resources for Diabetic Patients: A Qualitative Study in Deprived Areas of Iran.
Arezoo ShahsavariFatemeh EstebsariForoozan Atashzadeh-ShooridehMahnaz IlkhaniPublished in: Chronic illness (2021)
The findings of the study showed that barriers relating to the structure and function of healthcare organizations were among the most important challenges perceived by patients with diabetes when pursuing their care. However, there may be other barriers that have not been addressed due to the lack of support resources in deprived areas and the lack of awareness of patients.