Use of the socio-ecological model to explore factors that influence the implementation of a diabetes structured education programme (EXTEND project) inLilongwe, Malawi and Maputo, Mozambique: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: C. Bamuya (Author), J. C. Correia (Author), E. M. Brady (Author), D. Beran (Author), D. Harrington (Author), A. Damasceno (Author), A. M. Crampin (Author), Ana Magaia (Author), Naomi Levitt (Author), M. J. Davies (Author), M. Hadjiconstantinou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programmes are vital for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management. However, they are limited in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). To address this gap, a DSMES, namedEXTEND was developed in Lilongwe (Malawi) and Maputo (Mozambique)....