Acculturation and glycaemic control in Arab immigrants with type 2 diabetes in Australia

• DOI: 10.1007/s00125-023-06081-5
• Publication Date: 2024-01-12T07:02:35Z
• Authors: Hamzah Alzubaidi; Vitor H. Oliveira; Catarina Samorinha; Kevin Mc Namara; Jonathan E. Shaw
• Keywords: Acculturation

Abstract Aims/hypothesis This study aimed to investigate acculturation’s direct and mediated effects on HbA 1c levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes from Arabic-speaking countries that are members of the Arab League who have emigrated Australia. Methods In this multicentre cross-sectional study, we recruited 382 immigrants were born any 22 had different healthcare settings retrieved medical records. A validated self-report questionnaire was used assess behavioural psychosocial outcomes. Acculturation measured using General Index Adherence Traditional Values tool. We structural equation modelling test mediation hypotheses. Results Participants a mean value 63.9 mmol/mol (8.0%), low acculturation level (mean±SD: 1.9±0.6; range: 1–5) highly adhered traditional values (mean value: 3.7±0.7; 1–5). Higher associated lower (Pearson correlation coefficient [ r ] = −0.32, p <0.01) higher adherence ( =0.35, <0.01). Self-efficacy, health literacy self-care activities partially relationship between . Conclusions/interpretation Among Australia diabetes, degree is related glycaemic control, suggesting possible avenues for new interventions. Graphical