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Development and Validation of Self‐Management Infographics for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Kenya

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to develop and validate a set of infographics tailored for self-management by patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in rural Kenya, to prevent chronic kidney disease. DESIGN: In collaboration with two graphic designers and through an iterative participatory process, the authors developed self-management infographics tailored for patients with T2DM. The authors followed the following steps in the development process: goal identification, target audience identification, definition of the intended message, identification of relevant symbols or graphics and infographic compilation. SAMPLE: The images were validated by using participatory groups with patients with T2DM (n = 13) and healthcare workers (n = 7) caring for patients with T2DM. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9186 testing guided the comprehension level of images. RESULTS: In total, 28 infographics received a score greater than 66%. The following characteristics significantly affected the comprehensibility of the infographics: whether written text was included, prior knowledge, viewers' frames, image characteristics, whether images were familiar/commonly encountered, the positioning of images, and colors and measurements that could be interpreted intuitively. CONCLUSIONS: The authors conclude that an iterative approach is viable for developing tailored infographics for specific populations.

Source: Public Health Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/phn.70087

Authors: Pauline Muthoni Maina, Melanie Pienaar

Institution: University of the Free State

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Education

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570