Reliability and Validity of Diabetes Nutrition Self-Efficacy and Behavior Measures for the "What Can I Eat" Diabetes Nutrition Education Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people have high rates of diabetes and limited access to nutrition education. The "What Can I Eat? Healthy Choices for People With Type 2 Diabetes" (WCIE) diabetes nutrition education program was culturally adapted for AI/AN adults.

Objective

This analysis was designed to evaluate the reliability and validity of items developed to measure diabetes nutrition self-efficacy (ie, confidence one can engage in specific behaviors) and diabetes nutrition behavior among participants in the WCIE program for AI/AN adults.

Design

This study was a secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the WCIE program for AI/AN adults. Baseline data were used to assess the reliability and validity of

SUBMITTER: Brega AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11550264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature