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Factors Associated With Medical And Dental Compliance For Adults With Diabetes Mellitus, Mahua Saha
Factors Associated With Medical And Dental Compliance For Adults With Diabetes Mellitus, Mahua Saha
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Background: Over the few decades, diabetes has become one of the most common chronic conditions in the U.S and worldwide. With the increasing number of incidences of diabetes and the cost associated with the treatment, adherence to treatment regimens is one key factor, which immensely affects the success of the diabetes treatment. The American Diabetes Association recommends annual preventive care for diabetes in terms of self-care practices such as daily blood glucose check and daily foot check. An eye examination with pupil dilation and a dental checkup are also recommended as part of annual care for diabetic patients. Considering the …
The Exploration Of Historical, Cultural, And Healthcare Utilization Factors When Clinically Treating Refugee Patients: Healthcare Providers’ View, Kandy Do
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The objective of this project is to explore historical, cultural, and healthcare utilization factors that are significant to healthcare providers in their practice to clinically treat refugee patients holistically and equitably. Semi-structured interviews supported by a pre-interview questionnaire were conducted with 14 healthcare providers, who have experience in working with refugee patients. Purposive and snowball sampling method was used to recruit 14 healthcare providers. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Descriptive analysis was performed on the pre-interview questionnaire results. To our knowledge, there is limited research exploring historical, cultural, and healthcare utilization factors that are relevant for providing …