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September 24, 2025Journal of Advanced NursingOpen Access

Navigating Prediabetes in a Foreign Country: A Qualitative Study of Self‐Management Experiences Among Chinese‐Speaking Immigrants in Australia

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MZMin ZhangKCKirsten CoppellJLJohnny Lo

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Overview

Qualitative study uncovers cultural and emotional factors influencing prediabetes self-management among Chinese-speaking immigrants, highlighting significant barriers and facilitators.

Key Points

  • Chinese-speaking immigrants experienced significant transformations in managing prediabetes, influenced by cultural and emotional factors.
  • Participants reported complex self-management processes, including self-awareness and adaptive behaviors, enhancing their health outcomes.
  • The qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with 10 Chinese-speaking immigrants in Australia, conducted over a four-month period.
  • Community empowerment through culturally appropriate strategies is crucial for effective prediabetes management in immigrant populations.

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Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6d8978b2b6861e4c3edcahttps://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70214
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