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Diabetes Self-Management In The Migrant Latino Population, Dawn Weiler, Janice D. Crist
Diabetes Self-Management In The Migrant Latino Population, Dawn Weiler, Janice D. Crist
Dawn Weiler
This article will present an in-depth exploration and synthesis of current literature that informs nursing knowledge of diabetes self-management for the migrant Latino population. Extensive research in diabetes care has been conducted, however, there is a significant knowledge gap related to the factors that influence the achievement of glycemic control and self-management practices of the Latino population. Based on well-documented disparities in complications and health outcomes among Latinos when compared with White Americans, there is sufficient evidence to question whether traditional White beliefs about self-management are successful or appropriate for the Latino population in general and migrants specifically. Traditional models …
Diabetes Self-Management In The Migrant Latino Population, Dawn Weiler, Janice D. Crist
Diabetes Self-Management In The Migrant Latino Population, Dawn Weiler, Janice D. Crist
Dawn Weiler
This article will present an in-depth exploration and synthesis of current literature that informs nursing knowledge of diabetes self-management for the migrant Latino population. Extensive research in diabetes care has been conducted, however, there is a significant knowledge gap related to the factors that influence the achievement of glycemic control and self-management practices of the Latino population. Based on well-documented disparities in complications and health outcomes among Latinos when compared with White Americans, there is sufficient evidence to question whether traditional White beliefs about self-management are successful or appropriate for the Latino population in general and migrants specifically. Traditional models …