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September 5, 2025African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

Protective factors in resilient South African youth with type 1 diabetes: A qualitative study

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SMSimphiwe MabizelaEDElmarí DeaconEREsmé van Rensburg

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Overview

Qualitative analysis describes resilience aspects in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, suggesting key protective factors for effective self-management.

Key Points

  • Internal abilities and external resources contribute positively to resilience in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
  • The study involved seven semi-structured interviews, revealing four major themes around diabetes management.
  • Qualitative descriptive research highlighted the importance of community and personal motivation in managing type 1 diabetes.
  • Understanding these protective factors can enhance support systems for adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

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Mabizela et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a2cb210217d6477fd2bhttps://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4935
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