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Beliefs and Attitudes of African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes Toward Depression

Department of Medicine; Medical University of South Carolina, Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, McClennanBanks Adult Primary Care Clinic, 4th Floor, 326 Calhoun Street, PO Box25010, Charleston, SC 29425 egedel{at}musc.edu

PURPOSE

This qualitative study was conducted with African Americans with type 2 diabetes to explore beliefs and attitudes about depression.

METHODS

Twenty-five adults participated in 4 focus groups. The sessions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The Health Belief Model was used as a theoretical framework for the design and analysis of the focus group data.

RESULTS

Five themes pertinent to depression management emerged: (1) There were misconceptions about the etiology of depression and individual vulnerability to depression. (2) Depression was perceived as severe. (3) Treatment was perceived as beneficial. (4) Stigma was a significant barrier to seeking treatment. (5) Cues to action did not appear to change beliefs.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite awareness about the severity of depression and benefits of treatment, several barriers and erroneous beliefs may interfere with the ability of African Americans with type 2 diabetes to seek and adhere to treatment for depression.

The Diabetes Educator, Vol. 28, No. 2, 258-268 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/014572170202800211


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