Exploring the interpretive processes of symptom perception among diabetes patients in eastern region of Ghana

The study concludes that patients do not interpret symptoms in isolation but integrate them into broader belief systems, which significantly shape their responses to illness. To improve diabetes outcomes, public health interventions should prioritize culturally sensitive education that addresses misconceptions, enhances symptom recognition, and strengthens health literacy at the community level. Such strategies can empower patients to seek timely care, reduce late diagnosis, and improve self-management, particularly in resource-limited settings.