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The aim of this study was to explore and compare medication‐taking experiences and associated issues in Arabic‐speaking and Caucasian English‐speaking patients with Type 2 diabetes in Australia.

Various healthcare settings in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia, were purposefully selected to obtain a diverse group of participants with Type 2 diabetes. Recruitment occurred at diabetes outpatient clinics in two tertiary referral hospitals, six primary care practices and ten community centres. Face‐to‐face semi‐structured individual interviews and group interviews were employed. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and coded thematically. Data collection continued until saturation was reached.

In total, 100 participants were recruited into two groups: 60 were Arabic‐speaking and 40 were Caucasian English‐speaking. Both groups had similar demographic and clinical …