Abstract
Aims: With regards to insulin initiation in Barbados we explored primary care doctor (PCD) perception, healthcare system factors and predictors of PCD reluctance to initiate insulin. Methods: PCDs completed a questionnaire based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and a reluctance to initiate insulin scale. Using linear regression, we explored the association between TPB domains and the reluctance to initiate insulin scale. Results: Of 161 PCDs, 70% responded (75 private and 37 public sector). The majority felt initiating insulin was uncomplicated (68%) and there was benefit if used before complications developed (68%), but would not use it until absolutely necessary (58%). More private than public sector PCDs (p .
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-53 |
Journal | Primary Care Diabetes |
Volume | 8 |
Early online date | 4 Nov 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2017 |
Keywords
- Beliefs
- Clinical inertia
- Education
- Initiation
- Insulin
- Primary care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Nutrition and Dietetics