Abstract

A disproportionate number of African American women (AAW) are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nurse Practitioners must play an effective role in facilitating lifestyle interventions for AAW to prevent T2D in this population.

Author Details

Brenda Owusu, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC; Balkys L. Bivins, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC -- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

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Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes and African American Women, Nurse Practitioners and Preventative Care

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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A literature review of type 2 diabetes among African American women

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A disproportionate number of African American women (AAW) are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nurse Practitioners must play an effective role in facilitating lifestyle interventions for AAW to prevent T2D in this population.