Assessing the Effectiveness of Culturally Specific Diabetic Management Programs within Primary Health Care Settings: A Review of the Literature

Introduction: Diabetic management programs play an important role in supporting people who live with diabetes and preventing diabetes related complications. These programs need to be culturally relevant to be successful. Aim: To explore culturally specific diabetic management programs within primary health care settings that can be adapted to the context of Qatar. Method: This literature review was guided by Cronin et al.’s (2008) framework and included 17 scholarly articles published between 2011 and 2021. The Mixed Method Appraisal Tool was used to critically appraise the quality of these articles. Results: The main components of culturally specific diabetic management programs are information and understanding, cultural norms, cultural interventions, and personal motivation. Discussion: In order to ameliorate diabetes management for clients, culture needs to be considered when providing education. Key terms: Diabetes, cultural, self-management