Adherence to diabetes self-care behaviors in English- and Spanish-speaking Hispanic men

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Table 1 Focus group questions

Main questions	Key probes
1. How do you take care of your diabetes?	What medicines are you supposed to take? What diets are you supposed to follow? What type of physical activity or exercise are you supposed to do?
2. Do you ever decide not to take care of your diabetes?	Do you worry about side effects?
3. When don’t you do the things you are supposed to do? And why?	How do you feel if you don’t do the things you are supposed to do?
4. When do you take your medicine?	Do you understand how to follow your diet?
5. How do you take your medicine?	Do you understand how to be more physically active?
6. What would help you stick to your treatment plan?	More time with your doctor? More or different classes at the clinic? Printed information? (that is easier to understand)

Table 2 Characteristics of Hispanic men with type 2 diabetes (N = 34)

Characteristics	Mean, N (%)
Age (mean)	57.6
Language
English-speakers	18 (53)
Spanish-speakers	16 (47)
Country of origin
Mexico	27 (79)
El Salvador	3 (9)
Guatemala	1 (3)
Honduras	3 (9)
Medication
Oral hypoglycemic agent	30 (90)
Insulin	2 (5)
Both	2 (5)
Diabetes complications
Vision impairment	2 (5)
Toe amputation	1 (3)
Nerve damage in leg	1 (3)
Receive dialysis treatment	1 (3)

Table 3 Hispanic men nonadherence

Intentional nonadherence	Unintentional nonadherence
No attempts are made to rectify behavior Tired of taking medication Feeling deprived Refuse to comply with diet recommendations	Attempts are made to rectify behavior Forgetful Lack of skills Busy