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"I Had No Other Choice But To Catch It Too": The Roles Of Family History And Experiences With Diabetes In Illness Representations., Amy T Cunningham, Alexzandra Gentsch, Lsw, Amanda M B Doty, Geoffrey Mills, Marianna Lanoue, Brendan G. Carr, Judd E Hollander, Kristin L Rising
"I Had No Other Choice But To Catch It Too": The Roles Of Family History And Experiences With Diabetes In Illness Representations., Amy T Cunningham, Alexzandra Gentsch, Lsw, Amanda M B Doty, Geoffrey Mills, Marianna Lanoue, Brendan G. Carr, Judd E Hollander, Kristin L Rising
Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: A family history of diabetes and family members' experiences with diabetes may influence individuals' beliefs and expectations about their own diabetes. No qualitative studies have explored the relationship between family history and experiences and individuals' diabetes illness representations.
METHODS: Secondary data analysis of 89 exploratory, semi-structured interviews with adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes seeking care in an urban health system. Participants had a recent diabetes-related ED visit/hospitalization or hemoglobin A1c > 7.5%. Interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was achieved. Demographic data were collected via self-report and electronic medical record review. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded …
Community-Based Partnerships For Improving Chronic Disease Management, James Plumb, Laura Carson Weinsten, Rickie Brawer, Kevin Scott
Community-Based Partnerships For Improving Chronic Disease Management, James Plumb, Laura Carson Weinsten, Rickie Brawer, Kevin Scott
Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers
With the growing burden of chronic disease, the medical and public health communities are re-examining their roles and opportunities for more effective prevention and clinical interventions. The potential to significantly improve chronic disease prevention and have an impact on morbidity and mortality from chronic conditions is enhanced by adopting strategies that incorporate a social ecology perspective, realigning the patient-physician relationship, integrating population health perspectives into the Chronic Care Model, and effectively engaging communities using established principles of community engagement.
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