Abstract
BackgroundThe global prevalence of diabetes mellitus is nearly 9%, with an upward trend in type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus (T2DM/GDM). Evidence shows that vulnerable groups are affected disproportionally. Therefore, there is an increasing need to implement policies to prevent risk factors for T2DM/GDM and to promote a healthy lifestyle. However, up to now, no gold standard in terms of communication strategies and/or public awareness campaigns is known.Methods/designWe will conduct a systematic scoping review to evaluate communication strategies in the prevention of T2DM/GDM in vulnerable groups. Two reviewers will independently screen the results of the electronic literature search in PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, Social Science Citation Index, and CINAHL. Extracted data will be charted, categorized, and summarized.DiscussionThe results will be used to inform the National education and communication strategy on diabetes mellitus in Germany. In particular, the results will be discussed in focus groups of experts to develop recommendations for communication strategies.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO does not register scoping reviews.
Highlights
The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus is nearly 9%, with an upward trend in type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus (T2DM/GDM)
The results will be discussed in focus groups of experts to develop recommendations for communication strategies
The aim of this study is to systematically review the literature in order to identify and describe communication strategies in the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)/GDM in vulnerable groups
Summary
The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus is nearly 9%, with an upward trend in type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus (T2DM/GDM). People in the lowest socio-economic groups are 2.5 times as likely, and black and minority ethnic groups up to six times as likely, to develop diabetes compared with the general population [5]. This could partly be attributed to lifestyle factors, e.g., obesity, which more severely affect deprived communities and those living in (2019) 8:98 vulnerable circumstances [6]. They are even harder to reach in terms of preventive measures [6]
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