Source of support | Foreign-born persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes n = 31 | Swedish-born persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes n = 40 | ||
Number | Percentage of total network | Number | Percentage of total network | |
Spouse/partner | 22 | 12.4 | 31 | 12.0 |
Family | 84 | 47.2 | 112 | 43.1 |
Friends | 31 | 17.4 | 74 | 28.5 |
Workmates1 | 9 | 5.1 | 14 | 5.4 |
Neighbours1 | 2 | 1.1 | 3 | 1.2 |
Healthcare providers2 | 26 | 14.6 | 17 | 6.5 |
Counsellor2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1.5 |
Minister/priest2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 178 | 260 |