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September 10, 2025Archives of Public HealthOpen Access

Gender differences in self-management activation among patients with multiple chronic diseases: a qualitative study

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LLLaia Llubes‐ArriàEBErica Briones‐VozmedianoJMJosé Tomás Mateos

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Qualitative study finds distinct gender differences in self-management among patients with chronic diseases, indicating varying needs for support.

Key Points

  • Gender significantly influences self-management approaches in chronic disease patients, with women more proactive in self-care.
  • Thematic analysis of interviews with 43 patients revealed six main themes influencing self-management experiences.
  • Men were generally more reliant on external support for managing chronic illnesses compared to women.
  • Findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive approaches in healthcare to improve patient outcomes and reduce disparities.

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Llubes‐Arrià et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e94b210217d64792d39https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01686-1
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