Black Women’s Recommendations for Developing Effective Type 2 Diabetes Programming

Black Women’s Recommendations for Developing Effective Type 2 Diabetes Programming

The purpose of this study was to learn from 29 Black women how to develop effective Type 2 diabetes programming. Three focus groups were held in Des Moines, Iowa, during fall 2012. Results highlighted themes related to diabetes knowledge, diabetes management and prevention, physical activity, diet,...

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Main Authors: Tera R. Hurt, Asani H. Seawell, Carolyn Cutrona, Margaret C. O’Connor, Randie D. Camp, Roxanne Duran, Reid Elderts, Chrishelda Green, Vanessa Hara, Jenna Pattee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-06-01
Series:Global Qualitative Nursing Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333393617715335
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to learn from 29 Black women how to develop effective Type 2 diabetes programming. Three focus groups were held in Des Moines, Iowa, during fall 2012. Results highlighted themes related to diabetes knowledge, diabetes management and prevention, physical activity, diet, and diabetes management programming. Opinions were shared as to whether family members should be included in programs for supporting those diagnosed with diabetes. These results provided guidance and ideas to scholars and health care professionals aiming to improve effectiveness of diabetes programs for Black women and families.
ISSN:2333-3936

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