Social and Psychosocial Determinants of Health Associated With Uncontrolled Diabetes in a Federally Qualified Health Center Population.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Many people with diabetes have difficulty achieving glycemic targets, and social and psychosocial determinants of health may influence their ability to obtain glycemic goals. The objective of this study was to identify characteristics independently associated with A1C >9% or untested A1C compared to those with A1C ≤9% at a federally qualified health center.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included people with a diagnosis of diabetes, who were 18-89 years of age and had a medical evaluation from a primary care provider between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017. The primary outcome was to identify characteristics associated with an A1C >9% or untested A1C compared to those with an A1C ≤9%.

Results

Of 6,185 patients meeting inclusion criteria, 2,965 (48

SUBMITTER: Rivich J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6528401 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature