Diabetes Island: Preliminary Impact of a Virtual World Self-Care Educational Intervention for African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Island: Preliminary Impact of a Virtual World Self-Care Educational Intervention for African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

BackgroundDiabetes is a serious worldwide public health challenge. The burden of diabetes, including prevalence and risk of complications, is greater for minorities, particularly African Americans. Internet-based immersive virtual worlds offer a unique opportunity to reach l...

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Main Authors: Ruggiero, Laurie, Moadsiri, Ada, Quinn, Lauretta T, Riley, Barth B, Danielson, Kirstie K, Monahan, Colleen, Bangs, Valerie A, Gerber, Ben S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2014-08-01
Series:JMIR Serious Games
Online Access:http://games.jmir.org/2014/2/e10/

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