Feasibility and Acceptability of Tailored Health Coaching for Type 2 Diabetes Management in Saudi Arabia
Key Findings
The study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of tailored health coaching to improve type 2 diabetes self-management in Saudi Arabia. The research involved a 12-week randomised controlled trial with 30 Saudi adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
The results indicated high rates of eligibility, recruitment, and retention, with notable improvements in the health coaching group across key outcomes including haemoglobin A1c, BMI, waist circumference, patient self-efficacy, and diabetes self-care. Qualitative findings highlighted participants’ perceived benefits from the intervention, including enhanced motivation, better understanding of diabetes management, and a supportive coaching relationship. Participants expressed high satisfaction with the intervention and advocated for its expansion.
Implications
The findings support the need for a larger randomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of health coaching in improving diabetes self-management among individuals with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia.
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