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Implementation Of A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program In The Rural Health Care Setting To Improve Glycemic Control In The African American Adult Population, Patricia Jackson
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Background: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a significant epidemic health problem worldwide. Furthermore, with the generality of T2DM-associated complications increasing, individuals living with chronic diseases must be competent in self-management to prevent long-term complications (CDC, 2021). Therefore, this Project Investigator aims to decrease the reported home glycemic control and improve diabetes self-management education among African American individuals in rural healthcare using the DSMEP tool.
Purpose: The purpose of the DNP project was to implement and assess the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSMEP) effect on African American individuals in the rural health …
Using Community-Based Participatory Research To Tailor A Diabetes Education Program To An At-Risk Black Church Congregation In The Mid-Atlantic, Samantha A. Mielke
Using Community-Based Participatory Research To Tailor A Diabetes Education Program To An At-Risk Black Church Congregation In The Mid-Atlantic, Samantha A. Mielke
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Background: Prediabetes and diabetes continue to have a high disease burden in the United States (Lin et al., 2018). Many individuals are unaware of their glucose state or the impact impaired glucose can have on their quality adjusted life years and cost of living. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has underscored the importance of decreasing the incidence of diabetes and has resources available. Still, many communities, particularly minority populations, can benefit from tailoring programs to their specific populations, where typical approaches may not be as beneficial (Joo & Liu, 2020). Additionally, Black American (BA) congregations often have …
Faith-Based Approach: Reaching The Rural Population To Increase Diabetes Awareness, Regina Ledford
Faith-Based Approach: Reaching The Rural Population To Increase Diabetes Awareness, Regina Ledford
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With diabetes at an epidemic level in the United States, more awareness needs to be brought surrounding prediabetes and diabetes prevention. This DNP Project consists of implementing a faith-based educational informational event at a local rural church to increase diabetes awareness. Findings within this DNP project suggest that the rural population can increase knowledge of diabetes awareness through faith-based education. With a sample size of 21 participants, positive statistical significance was found on analysis of pre-test and post-test Likert style questions regarding diabetes prevention, risk factors, and diabetic resources.