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Abstract
Hispanic Americans (HA) have a 12.1% incidence of having diabetes (DM). A diabetes educational intervention using a pre/post design targeted community-dwelling HAs to provide knowledge and increase awareness of diabetes. Results showed gains (p=.038) in modifiable behaviors such as diet changes and increase in exercise activity.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Hispanic Americans
Recommended Citation
Hanks, Emily Katherine; Maldonado, Norma Salas; and Jensen, Francine B., "Promoting Health in the Hispanic American Population Through an Educational Experience on Diabetes Mellitus" (2019). Convention. 315.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/315
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Promoting Health in the Hispanic American Population Through an Educational Experience on Diabetes Mellitus
Washington, DC, USA
Hispanic Americans (HA) have a 12.1% incidence of having diabetes (DM). A diabetes educational intervention using a pre/post design targeted community-dwelling HAs to provide knowledge and increase awareness of diabetes. Results showed gains (p=.038) in modifiable behaviors such as diet changes and increase in exercise activity.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.