Adverse Social Determinants of Health in Children with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes: A Potential Role for Community Health Workers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There are significant socioeconomic and racial disparities in glycemic control among children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Community health workers (CHWs) have been shown to improve outcomes in marginalized, high-risk populations. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the prevalence and the impact of adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) on diabetes care soon after a diagnosis of pediatric T1D, and investigate the potential supportive role of a CHW. Research Design and Methods. Caregivers of youth <17-year old, with new onset T1D, and government insurance at the time of diagnosis were enrolled. Baseline demographic and SDOH questionnaires were administered at the time of enrollment. Semistructured interviews were performed at 3 months after di

SUBMITTER: Lai CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12017050 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature