Methods
Research Design
A qualitative design with focus group interviews was used in the study. Sandelowski37 states
that “a qualitative descriptive study is the method of choice when straight descriptions of
phenomena are desired” (p. 339). This method allowed open discussions and focus on concerns
of the participants, which gave them voice and investigators further insight of the perceptions of
this population.
Sample and SettingA total of 73 Hispanic patients and family members/significant others participated in the focus
groups. The study was conducted from 2010 to 2012. Five focus group sessions were held with
Hispanics with type 2 diabetes and their family members/significant others. Participants with
type 2 diabetes were recruited from a free health clinic in central North Carolina that provides
health services to a large population of low-income Hispanic persons. Flyers were posted in the
clinic, the clinic Spanish coordinator introduced the study to clients, and research team members
recruited participants face to face. Eligibility criteria included self-identity as Hispanic, age 18
years or older, medical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in the clinic record, a family
member/significant other willing to participate, and ability to speak Spanish or English. Inclusion
criteria for family members were the same except for the diagnosis of diabetes. The study was
approved by the institutional review board of the university and the clinic.
Methods
Research Design
A qualitative design with focus group interviews was used in the study. Sandelowski37 states
that “a qualitative descriptive study is the method of choice when straight descriptions of
phenomena are desired” (p. 339). This method allowed open discussions and focus on concerns
of the participants, which gave them voice and investigators further insight of the perceptions of
this population.
Sample and SettingA total of 73 Hispanic patients and family members/significant others participated in the focus
groups. The study was conducted from 2010 to 2012. Five focus group sessions were held with
Hispanics with type 2 diabetes and their family members/significant others. Participants with
type 2 diabetes were recruited from a free health clinic in central North Carolina that provides
health services to a large population of low-income Hispanic persons. Flyers were posted in the
clinic, the clinic Spanish coordinator introduced the study to clients, and research team members
recruited participants face to face. Eligibility criteria included self-identity as Hispanic, age 18
years or older, medical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in the clinic record, a family
member/significant other willing to participate, and ability to speak Spanish or English. Inclusion
criteria for family members were the same except for the diagnosis of diabetes. The study was
approved by the institutional review board of the university and the clinic.
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