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Experiences of young adults with type 1 diabetes while using alcohol and recreational drugs: An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of semi-structured interviews
- Source :
- Diabetes research and clinical practice. 141
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Aims Alcohol and recreational drug use is common in young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and may account for increased morbidity and mortality. This study explores the motivations and experiences unique to this population while using alcohol and recreational drugs. Methods Semi-structured interviews focusing on substance use were performed with 16 young adults aged 18–35 with T1DM who drink alcohol (at least 50 g, 5 Australian standard drinks, in a single session) and/or used recreational drugs. A qualitative interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the interview data was performed by three clinicians with differing expertise (a psychologist, endocrinologist and addiction medicine specialist). Results A range of motivations, experiences and harm reduction strategies regarding substance use were described specific to young adults with T1DM with most aimed at mitigating the risk of hypoglycaemia. Clinicians remained the most trusted resources, however, substance use was rarely discussed at clinical encounters. Currently available information, especially for illicit drugs, was described as inadequate. Conclusions This analysis identified experiences unique to young adults with T1DM when using alcohol and other drugs. Understanding these experiences and how these young adults attempt to mitigate the risks of substance use may lead to improved clinical interactions and management strategies.
- Subjects :
- Semi-structured interview
Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Recreational Drug
Adolescent
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Population
030209 endocrinology & metabolism
03 medical and health sciences
Young Adult
0302 clinical medicine
Endocrinology
030225 pediatrics
Adaptation, Psychological
Interview, Psychological
Internal Medicine
medicine
Humans
Young adult
education
Psychiatry
Type 1 diabetes
education.field_of_study
Harm reduction
Interpretative phenomenological analysis
Ethanol
business.industry
Illicit Drugs
General Medicine
Recreational drug use
medicine.disease
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Female
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 18728227
- Volume :
- 141
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Diabetes research and clinical practice
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....0805b8b1da17dc45c133a8c1388f40f8