Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2014
Publication Title
Qualitative Health Reports
First Page
375
Last Page
386
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732314523681
Abstract
Vitamin D has been a topic of much research interest and controversy, and evidence is mixed concerning its preventive effects and health benefits. The purpose of our study was to explore the decision-making strategies used by both primary care providers and community members surrounding vitamin D in relation to uncertainty management theory. We conducted semistructured interviews with primary care providers (n = 7) and focus groups with community members (n = 89), and transcribed and coded using the constant comparative method. Themes for providers included awareness, uncertainty, patient role, responsibility, skepticism, uncertainty management, and evolving perceptions. Community member focus group themes included uncertainty, information sources, awareness/knowledge, barriers, and patient–provider relationship. Both providers and community members expressed uncertainty about vitamin D but used conflicting strategies to manage uncertainty. Awareness of this disconnect might facilitate improved patient–provider communication.
Rights
This is a post-print version of an article originally published in Qualitative Health Reports,2014, Volume 24, Issue 3.. The version of record is available through: SAGE.
Recommended Citation
Bennett, K., Frisby, B. N. & Young, L. E., Murray, D. (2014). Vitamin D An Examination of Physician and Patient Management of Health and Uncertainty Qualitative Health Reports 24 (3), 375-386.doi: 10.1177/1049732314523681 Available from: digitalcommons.butler.edu/ccom_papers/49/
Notes
This is a post-print version of an article originally published in Qualitative Health Reports,2014, Volume 24, Issue 3.. The version of record is available through: SAGE.