Table 2 Major themes, categories and codes
Theme | Categories | Codes |
|---|---|---|
Health system preparedness to manage diabetes comorbidities | Challenges in relation to infrastructure and logistics | Supply of medicine Laboratory facilities Inadequate human resources Lack of trained support staff |
Management of records and documentation | Poor record keeping Improper registration of chronic disease patients Strengthen formal referral channels Support of pharmaceutical companies | |
Community participation and literacy | Awareness campaigns among community members Active engagement of community health workers | |
Challenges faced by physician to treat diabetes comorbidities | Barriers to provide effective treatment | Lack of confidence Lack of orientation and training on skill development High patient density |
Facilitators for effective treatment | Skill development on time management Networking with seniors, specialists Patient physician relationship | |
Patients' related factors in management of diabetes comorbidities | Treatment adherence | Multiple issues affecting the adherence Non-compliance Traditional beliefs Attitudes towards change and appraisal of comorbidity |
Healthcare expenditure | Socio-economic status Out-of-pocket expenditure Incentives, Subsidy, Insurance | |
Maintaining a personal treatment record | Previous prescription Care-seeking pathway history Diagnostic reports |