Factors influencing insulin acceptance among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a primary care clinic: a qualitative exploration

• Main Authors: Hasliza, Abu Hassan, Hizlinda, Tohid, Leelavathi, Muthupalaniappen, Rahmah, Mohd Amin, Mohamed Badrulnizam Long, Bidin, Khairani, Omar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Biomed Central Ltd 2015
• Subjects: Subcutaneous Insulin; Patients Perceptions; Health-Care; Needs Dawn; Therapy; Resistance; Initiation; Barriers; Delivery; Agents
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8198
• Institution: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Background: Many Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients refuse insulin therapy even when they require this modality of treatment. However, some eventually accept insulin. This study aimed to explore the T2DM patients' reasons for accepting insulin therapy and their initial barriers to use ins...