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- Title
Diabetes Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Among Somali and Latino Immigrants.
- Authors
Njeru, Jane; Formea, Christine; Osman, Ahmed; Goodson, Miriam; Hared, Abdullah; Capetillo, Graciela; Nigon, Julie; Cha, Stephen; Weis, Jennifer; Hanza, Marcelo; Patten, Christi; Sia, Irene; Wieland, Mark
- Abstract
Persons from Somalia constitute the largest group of immigrants and refugees from Africa among whom diabetes-related health disparities are well documented. As one of the first steps toward developing a behavioral intervention to address diabetes among Somali immigrants and refugees, we administered a face to face interview-based survey to Somali and Latino adults with diabetes in a single community to assess diabetes knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Respondents (N = 78) reported several barriers to optimal diabetes management for physical activity and glucose self-monitoring, as well as a high burden of disease and negative perceptions of diabetes. High participant engagement in disease management, self-efficacy, and social support were important assets. Similarities suggest that the shared experiences of immigration and related systemic socioeconomic and linguistic factors play a significant role in the understanding and self-management of diabetes in these populations. Together with previously collected qualitative work, the survey findings will inform development of a behavioral intervention to improve outcomes and reduce diabetes-related health disparities among immigrant and refugee groups to the U.S.
- Publication
Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health, 2016, Vol 18, Issue 6, p1432
- ISSN
1557-1912
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10903-015-0335-5