Deciphering the Lived Experience of Latinos with Diabetes and Depression: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis

Social Work in Public Health
Erika Ruiz, Regina T Praetorius

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand Latinos' experiences with diabetes and depression. The authors conducted a qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis of studies describing Latinos' experiences with diabetes and depression. Themes included (a) perceptions of diabetes, (b) bidirectional relationship between emotions and diabetes, (c) perceptions of depression, (d) perceptions of depression treatment, and (e) religion as strength. Additionally, a negative case was identified and is discussed. Practice implications are that Latinos are in need of psychoeducation to improve diabetes literacy, understand the comorbidity of depression and diabetes, and understand depression and diabetes treatment. Also, there is a need for policies removing barriers to health care and promoting depression assessment among Latinos who have a high prevalence of diabetes. Finally, there is a need for further research on spirituality and health.

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