Publication Date
Spring 2016
Degree Type
Doctoral Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Danette Dutra
Second Advisor
Sunday Irene
Third Advisor
Stephanie Sanden
Keywords
Hispanic, Diabetes, Self-management
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is an ever increasing threat to the health of people living in the United States, especially those of Hispanic ethnicity. This ethnic group is disproportionately afflicted with the chronic condition and is also more likely than non-Hispanic whites to suffer from serious complications of diabetes. This project examines this growing problem among Hispanics living in the Central Valley of California by exploring how best to structure diabetes self-management education in a network of community health centers.
The Social Cognitive Theory provides a theoretical basis for investigation into motivation for diabetes self-management. This needs assessment specifically explored data on barriers to diabetes care, patient education preferences, and existing diabetes knowledge by asking subjects to complete two low-literacy bilingual surveys. Ninety-four completed survey packets from two health center locations were received.
Data analysis revealed that the sample was relatively homogenous demographically. Education preferences showed strong support for individual education sessions with certified diabetes educators or patients’ regular medical providers, preferably Hispanic individuals. The need for diabetes education is supported by an average score of roughly 50% correct on the diabetes knowledge surveys. Recommendations resulting from this data center on utilizing diabetes educators within the health centers.
Recommended Citation
Kimble, Emily Lane, "Exploring the Needs and Preferences for a Diabetes Self-Management Program in Hispanics Living in the Central Valley of California" (2016). Doctoral Projects. 40.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.g6kz-k5y9
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_doctoral/40
