Health services users with diabetes mellitus: from knowledge to the use of healthcare rights

Authors

  • Ellen Cristina Barbosa dos Santos Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Carla Regina de Souza Teixeira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Lucia Zanetti Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Manoel Antonio dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto
  • Marta Cristiane Alves Pereira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200009

Keywords:

Nursing, Diabetes Mellitus, Patient Rights, Public Policies

Abstract

This descriptive study with qualitative approach analyzes the knowledge of individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) concerning their health rights. Open interviews were conducted with 12 individuals with DM in a university center in the interior of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Content analysis enabled the identification of two categories: the users (lack of) knowledge concerning their rights and the unaware exercise of their rights. The results revealed that despite the legal advancements achieved in public policies, most users with DM are unaware of their rights, although they use the benefits that accrue from law in an unconscious way. Providing complete and sufficient information is essential so that individuals are able to make the best decision in relation to their treatment, preserving their autonomy.

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Published

2011-04-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Health services users with diabetes mellitus: from knowledge to the use of healthcare rights . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(2), 285-292. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200009