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The review aims to systematically explore self-care practices and gaps in literature regarding adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

March 21, 2026Global Health ActionOpen Access

Exploring self-care practices, experiences, and interventions among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

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DWDereje WondimLund University EKElena Keller HAHirut AbebeLund University

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This scoping review examines self-care practices in young people with type 1 diabetes, suggesting important health insights for Sub-Saharan Africa.

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The review aims to systematically explore self-care practices and gaps in literature regarding adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Conduct a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology
Include quantitative and qualitative studies, systematic reviews, and grey literature published since January 2004
Employ a three-step search strategy across multiple academic databases
Two independent reviewers will screen and extract data
Anticipated findings on self-care knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes
Identification of barriers and facilitators affecting self-care in this population
Highlight gaps in current literature and potential areas for future intervention development

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Wondim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35166e48c4981c6733bc https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2026.2644032

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This scoping review examines self-care practices in young people with type 1 diabetes, suggesting important health insights for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Exploring self-care practices, experiences, and interventions among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

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Exploring self-care practices, experiences, and interventions among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

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