Merve Karagözoğlu, Nesrin İlhan
The effect of health literacy on health behaviors in a sample of Turkish adolescents
Journal of pediatric nursing
chronic diseases major public health concern globally position saudi arabia exception chronic disease selfmanagement program cdsmp widely used intervention process address care chronic conditions however effectiveness saudi context extensively studied therefore study aimed evaluating postintervention outcomes cdsmp saudi arabia study utilized qualitative design patients chronic conditions data collected two focus group sessions 15 participants completed cdsmp thematic analysis technique used data analysis three key themes emerged analysis qualitative data obtained focus groups perceived benefits participation cdsmp workshop impact cdsmp workshop improving health status quality life cultural acceptability cdsmp study also found cdsmp effective improving participants selfmanagement skills quality life additional benefits included increased motivation behavioral change enhanced confidence regarding selfcare chronic conditions improved communication healthcare providers better coping strategies study provides valuable insights effectiveness cdsmp addressing chronic conditions saudi arabia programs emphasis selfmanagement skills peer support aligns cultural values saudi arabia however applying cdsmp across various chronic conditions addressed future interventions