Applying the bioecological model to understand factors contributing to psychosocial well-being and healthcare of children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus
Document Type
Article
Department
Institute for Human Development
Abstract
Abstract: We discuss the bioecological model of Urie Bronfrenbreener and its application to diabetes care and psychosocial wellbeing of children with diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using empirical evidence, this paper demonstrates that the bioecological model provides an important framework for understanding diabetes care needs and intervention strategies required to enhance the well-being of children living with diabetes. The paper also discusses clinical and research implications. The advantage of applying the bioecological model in drawing up intervention strategies for those living with diabetes is that it targets large-scale public health interventions unlike medical intervention that focus on a single individual.
Publication (Name of Journal)
South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Recommended Citation
Hapunda, G.,
Abubakar, A.,
van de Vijver, F.
(2017). Applying the bioecological model to understand factors contributing to psychosocial well-being and healthcare of children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus. South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, 14(1), 11-17.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_ihd/84
Comments
This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.