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Health Literacy, Social Support, And Diabetes Self Care Among Individuals Of Arab Descent, Abeer Aseeri
Health Literacy, Social Support, And Diabetes Self Care Among Individuals Of Arab Descent, Abeer Aseeri
Wayne State University Dissertations
HEALTH LITERACY, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND DIABETES SELF-CARE AMONG INDIVUDALS OF ARAB DESCENT
BY ABEER ASEERI
August 2020 Advisor: Dr. Joan Visger & Dr. Nancy Hauff
Major: Nursing
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Introduction/Objectives: Individuals of Arabic descent who live in the United States are at increased risk of diabetes because the Middle Eastern and North African regions have the second highest global rate of the disease which, is also projected to increase by over 95% by 2035. Diabetes self-care involves seven essential behaviors, including: (1) eating a healthy diet, (2) being physically active, (3) being compliant with medication, (4) monitoring blood …
Type 2 Diabetes And Insomnia: Impact On Metabolic Control, Cheryl Lee Tannas
Type 2 Diabetes And Insomnia: Impact On Metabolic Control, Cheryl Lee Tannas
Wayne State University Dissertations
Diabetes is one of the most serious health challenges in the United States, affecting nearly 21 million Americans. The goal of diabetes management is to maintain the blood glucose close to normal to prevent diabetic complications and therefore extending life expectancy and improving quality of life. Research now indicates a relationship of the quantity and quality of sleep to glycemic control in type 2 diabetics. No research on the impact of insomnia on diabetes prevention and/or management was found in the literature. The purpose of this 11 week intervention study was to examine the effects of participation in Cognitive Behavioral …