Abstract

People living with diabetes mellitus represent 7% of the adult Peruvian population. For Latinos, spirituality provides meaning and purpose of life while social support impacts behavioral choices and adherence decisions. In the context of diabetes management, nurses can intervene with targeted strategies to improve attitudes, change behaviors, and improve outcomes.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Patrick A. Palmieri, DHSc, EdS, PGDip(Oxon), MBA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPHRM, FACHE, FAAN; Reynelda Jiménez-Cordova, BSN, RN; Mariella Y. Paz-Villanueva, BSN, RN; Sherin Krederdt-Araujo, DHSc, MSN, RN -- School of Nursing, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru; Karen Dominguez-Cancino, MPH, BSN, RN, Center for Health Sciences Research, Universidad María Auxiliadora, Lima, Peru

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Lead Author Affiliation

Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru

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Keywords:

Diabetes, Latinos, Spirituality

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Peruvians living with diabetes mellitus: Social support and spirituality strategies to improve nursing care

Washington, DC, USA

People living with diabetes mellitus represent 7% of the adult Peruvian population. For Latinos, spirituality provides meaning and purpose of life while social support impacts behavioral choices and adherence decisions. In the context of diabetes management, nurses can intervene with targeted strategies to improve attitudes, change behaviors, and improve outcomes.