Outcomes of a type 2 diabetes education program adapted to the cultural contexts of Saudi women: A pilot study

Authors

• Hana R. Al-Bannay, From the Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Al-Bannay), the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Jongbloed, Jarus), the Department of Physical Therapy (Dean), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and the Executive Board (Khoja), Health Ministers’ Council for Cooperation States, the Rehabilitation Sciences Department (Alabdulwahab), King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Lyn E. Jongbloed, From the Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Al-Bannay), the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Jongbloed, Jarus), the Department of Physical Therapy (Dean), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and the Executive Board (Khoja), Health Ministers’ Council for Cooperation States, the Rehabilitation Sciences Department (Alabdulwahab), King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Tal Jarus, From the Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Al-Bannay), the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Jongbloed, Jarus), the Department of Physical Therapy (Dean), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and the Executive Board (Khoja), Health Ministers’ Council for Cooperation States, the Rehabilitation Sciences Department (Alabdulwahab), King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Sami S. Alabdulwahab, From the Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Al-Bannay), the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Jongbloed, Jarus), the Department of Physical Therapy (Dean), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and the Executive Board (Khoja), Health Ministers’ Council for Cooperation States, the Rehabilitation Sciences Department (Alabdulwahab), King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Tawfik A. Khoja, From the Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Al-Bannay), the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Jongbloed, Jarus), the Department of Physical Therapy (Dean), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and the Executive Board (Khoja), Health Ministers’ Council for Cooperation States, the Rehabilitation Sciences Department (Alabdulwahab), King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Elizabeth Dean, From the Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Al-Bannay), the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Jongbloed, Jarus), the Department of Physical Therapy (Dean), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and the Executive Board (Khoja), Health Ministers’ Council for Cooperation States, the Rehabilitation Sciences Department (Alabdulwahab), King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: To explore the outcomes of a pilot intervention of a type 2 diabetes (T2D) education program, based on international standards, and adapted to the cultural and religious contexts of Saudi women. Methods: This study is an experiment of a pilot intervention carried out between August 2011 and January 2012 at the primary health clinics in Dammam. Women at risk of or diagnosed with T2D (N=35 including dropouts) were assigned to one of 2 groups; an intervention group participated in a pilot intervention of T2D education program, based on international standards and tailored to their cultural and religious contexts; and a usual care group received the usual care for diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Outcomes included blood glucose, body composition, 6-minute walk distance, life satisfaction, quality of life, and diabetes knowledge. The intervention group participated in a focus group of their program experience. Data analysis was based on mixed methods. Results: Based on 95% confidence interval comparisons, improvements were noted in blood sugar, 6-minute walk distance, quality of life, and diabetes knowledge in participants of the intervention group. They also reported improvements in lifestyle-related health behaviors after the education program. Conclusion: Saudi women may benefit from a T2D education program based on international standards and adapted to their cultural and religious contexts.

Article Type

Brief Report

First Page

869

Last Page

873

Recommended Citation

Al-Bannay, Hana R.; Jongbloed, Lyn E.; Jarus, Tal; Alabdulwahab, Sami S.; Khoja, Tawfik A.; and Dean, Elizabeth (2015) "Outcomes of a type 2 diabetes education program adapted to the cultural contexts of Saudi women: A pilot study," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 36: Iss. 7, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2015.7.11681