This observational and monocentric study aims to explore how migrant patients with type 2 diabetes perceive and represent food in the context of their diabetes care. Conducted at the Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis, the study investigates the cultural, social, and personal factors that influence dietary habits and how these perceptions affect the management of their condition. The goal is to improve the understanding of patient behaviors and support more culturally adapted care strategies.
Type 2 diabetic for at least 3 months
Arrived in France less than 7 years ago
Adult patient (age 18)
Speaking French or English
Minor patient (age < 18 years)
Type 1 diabetes
Does not speak French or English
Patient who has expressed opposition to the use of his data, or his refusal to participate
The study participants will be selected from patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are attending the Centre Hospitalier St Denis. Specifically, the target population includes: Adults aged 18 years or older. Migrants who have arrived in France within the past 7 years. Type 2 diabetes diagnosis for at least 3 months. French or English language proficiency to facilitate communication during interviews. The population will primarily consist of migrants from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, including those who may face barriers such as language differences, cultural challenges, and limited access to healthcare. Participants will have a range of cultural backgrounds, as the study aims to explore how migration and cultural factors influence their understanding and management of type 2 diabetes, particularly in relation to food and diet. This population is chosen to address the knowledge gap regarding how migrant populations perceive and integrate dietary advice in the
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Representation of food in the care of diabetes in migrants Description
This measure will assess how migrants perceive and integrate food-related recommendations and dietary advice in the management of their type 2 diabetes. Through semi-structured interviews, the study will evaluate whether the food-related aspects of care are understood, accepted, and applied in practice by the migrant population, considering cultural and socio-economic factors.
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