دورية أكاديمية
The Importance of Social Support on Glycemic Control in Low-Income Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
| العنوان: | The Importance of Social Support on Glycemic Control in Low-Income Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Rotberg, Britt, Junqueira, Yasmine, Gosdin, Lucas, Mejia, Roberto, Umpierrez, Guillermo E. |
| المصدر: | American Journal of Health Education. 2016 47(5):279-286. |
| الإتاحة: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journalsTest |
| تمت مراجعته من قبل الزملاء: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2016 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| الواصفات: | Social Support Groups, Diabetes, Low Income Students, Well Being, Metabolism, Intervention, Patients, Health Education, Health Promotion, Hispanic Americans, Social Influences, Questionnaires |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Georgia |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2016.1203838 |
| تدمد: | 1932-5037 |
| مستخلص: | Background: The U.S. Latino population exhibits poorer glycemic control than the white population, leading to more frequent health complications and greater disease severity. Social support has been shown a significant factor in health and well-being. Purpose: To determine the association between glycemic control and social support in patients enrolled in the Emory Latino Diabetes Education Program (ELDEP). Methods: A descriptive study of the clinical and social support outcomes of 248 Latino patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes enrolled in a Spanish-language, culturally competent diabetes education program. Hemoglobin A1C, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and level of perceived social support were assessed at baseline and after 3 months of the intervention. Results: Patients with low levels of perceived social support at baseline had higher A1C (9.8%) than those who reported moderate-high levels of support (8.9%); however, both groups lowered their HbA1C during follow-up (9.8% to 7.5% and 8.9% to 7.7%, respectively; P < 0.001). Mean level of social support increased from 21 ± 9 at baseline to 29 ± 7 during follow-up (P < 0.001). Overall mean HbA1C decreased 9.1% to 7.7% (P < 0.001). Discussion: Participants in ELDEP have improved clinical indicators of care and increased levels of social support. Translation to Health Education Practice: Diabetes health education programs should consider incorporating social support strengthening to improve health outcomes. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 36 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| رقم الانضمام: | EJ1112367 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1932-5037 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2016.1203838 |