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Factors Influencing Management Of Type 2 Diabetes Among Vietnamese Seniors In Worcester, Ma, Marianne M. Sarkis, Amelia Angevine, Chantal Begley, Kristina Nguyen, Thuha Le

Local Knowledge: Worcester Area Community-Based Research

What are the effects of diabetes among Vietnamese seniors on themselves and their communities?

This study examines the role of the social and physical environment in influencing type 2 diabetes management among the Vietnamese senior community. The researchers employed a concurrent mixed methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative instruments. Eleven diabetics participated in individual interviews and seven non-diabetic caregivers comprised the focus group. The study results suggest that in the study sample, the most important factors in influencing management include factors in the physical environment, such as safety and location, as well as social factors, including individual and community …