Table 1.

Interview guide

Questions
1. Describe your role in the treatment of diabetes?
Probe: What is your role on the healthcare team?
Probe: How long have you been treating people with diabetes in this community?
2. In your own words, how would you describe the culture of Appalachia?
Probe: How might the culture of Appalachia affect diabetes rates in the region?
3. In general, how is diabetes affecting people in Appalachian Ohio?
Probe: How is diabetes viewed in Appalachian Ohio? What do people say about it?
4. What are the biggest barriers to diabetes care in rural Appalachia?
Probe: What are the biggest professional barriers that you experience?
Probe: What are the biggest patient barriers?
Probe: What are the biggest healthcare system barriers?
5. How do you try to address these barriers when treating people with diabetes?
Probe: How do you best collaborate with people with diabetes in the treatment relationship?
6. What support and resources do you need to take better care of people with diabetes in this region?
7. What can the healthcare community do to help you take care of people with diabetes?
8. Is there anything else about diabetes in this region that you want to share?