Diabetes Prevention and Management among Minority Ethnic Groups in Nicaragua: Findings from Phase 2 of a Community-Based Participatory Research Study
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| Title: | Diabetes Prevention and Management among Minority Ethnic Groups in Nicaragua: Findings from Phase 2 of a Community-Based Participatory Research Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Newlin Lew, Kelley, Mitchell, Emma McKim, Mclean, Yolanda |
| Source: | Health Education Journal. Dec 2016 75(8):939-949. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institutes of Health (DHHS) |
| Contract Number: | F32NR010043 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Diabetes, Prevention, Coping, Risk, Churches, Clergy, Sampling, Religious Factors, Barriers, Self Management, Qualitative Research, Health Personnel, Drug Therapy, Knowledge Level, Interdisciplinary Approach, Cultural Awareness, Diagnostic Tests, Access to Health Care, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Nicaragua |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0017896916638701 |
| ISSN: | 0017-8969 |
| Abstract: | Objectives: To (1) describe barriers to diabetes prevention and self-management, (2) explore how religious beliefs inform diabetes prevention and self-management and (3) describe community action strategies to address the problem of diabetes locally. Design: Qualitative, descriptive design. Setting: Three Moravian Churches located, respectively, in Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon and Tasbapounie on Nicaragua's Southern Atlantic Coast. Methods: Using convenience sampling procedures, local church pastors or leaders, health professionals and local lay adults with or at-risk for type 2 diabetes were recruited. Structured by an interview guide, focus groups were conducted. Data were analysed using Krippendorff's content analysis method. Results: Barriers to diabetes prevention and self-management behaviours included financial constraints, inconsistent availability of diabetes medications and testing supplies, and limited diabetes knowledge. Religious faith was identified as central in coping with the daily demands of preventing or self-managing diabetes. Community action strategies to address diabetes included (1) the formation of interdisciplinary diabetes teams, (2) church-based diabetes care and (3) public health announcements. Conclusion: Findings informed culturally sensitive diabetes prevention and self-management education through the identified community action strategies. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 26 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1121701 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Objectives: To (1) describe barriers to diabetes prevention and self-management, (2) explore how religious beliefs inform diabetes prevention and self-management and (3) describe community action strategies to address the problem of diabetes locally. Design: Qualitative, descriptive design. Setting: Three Moravian Churches located, respectively, in Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon and Tasbapounie on Nicaragua's Southern Atlantic Coast. Methods: Using convenience sampling procedures, local church pastors or leaders, health professionals and local lay adults with or at-risk for type 2 diabetes were recruited. Structured by an interview guide, focus groups were conducted. Data were analysed using Krippendorff's content analysis method. Results: Barriers to diabetes prevention and self-management behaviours included financial constraints, inconsistent availability of diabetes medications and testing supplies, and limited diabetes knowledge. Religious faith was identified as central in coping with the daily demands of preventing or self-managing diabetes. Community action strategies to address diabetes included (1) the formation of interdisciplinary diabetes teams, (2) church-based diabetes care and (3) public health announcements. Conclusion: Findings informed culturally sensitive diabetes prevention and self-management education through the identified community action strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 0017-8969 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0017896916638701 |
