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Peer Support, Self-Efficacy, And Diabetes Self-Management In Veterans Living With Diabetes, Michael Smart
Peer Support, Self-Efficacy, And Diabetes Self-Management In Veterans Living With Diabetes, Michael Smart
Nursing Dissertations (PhD)
Type 2 diabetes is a significant problem among veterans in the United States, affecting about 25%. Informal peer support, a type of support that is provided by someone who also has diabetes, may be a useful adjunct to interventions targeting diabetes self-management behaviors in this population. The purpose of this study was to explore informal peer support among veterans living with diabetes, its impact on behaviors and self-efficacy related to diabetes self-management, and glucose control.
A cross-sectional, correlational design was used to evaluate relationships between variables of interest. Non-random sampling was used, and participants were recruited mostly through social media …
A Data Visualization Framework For Esda: Understanding Pre-Diabetes And Diabetes Prevalence In Florida, Brindal Dhol
A Data Visualization Framework For Esda: Understanding Pre-Diabetes And Diabetes Prevalence In Florida, Brindal Dhol
Computer Science Theses
Exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) is a technique for analyzing data from different geographic regions. To examine patterns, ESDA uses univariate and multivariate graphical approaches. Through a case study of diabetes and pre-diabetes prevalence in Florida, we built a novel data visualization framework for ESDA.
Diabetes is a rapidly increasing global disease that is a major global health concern with significant implications for healthcare spending. Information about the relationship between diabetes and geographical sociodemographic characteristics could assist public health programs better targeting those who are at risk. We show the regional prevalence of disease in Florida and its relationship to …