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This study explores patients\u2019 involvement in choosing their care strategies, their responsibility for holistic care, and their ability to support biopsychosocial model of care. This qualitative research was conducted in three health districts in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which benefit from interventions on chronic disease management. From February to April 2024, 27 individual interviews were conducted with members of chronic disease clubs in 6 health areas using a tool inspired by the International Alliance of Patients\u2019 Organizations\u2019 Declaration of Patient-Centered Care. The content of the interviews was analyzed using an Inductive Content Analysis approach. Five categories emerged from the interviews regarding patient involvement in the biopsychosocial model of care. 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