Michigan Men's diabetes project (MenD): protocol for a peer leader diabetes self-management education and support intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to non-Hispanic White men, and this disparity increases among men over the age of 55. A growing body of literature demonstrates the critical role of gender in the management of health behaviors such as T2D and shows that male gender norms can conflict with healthy behaviors. These studies suggest that tailoring diabetes self-management interventions to address the needs of Black men may be critical to helping them to achieve optimal health outcomes. Further, our own research on Blacks with T2D found gender disparities in participation in diabetes interventions, with males participating at significantly lower rates than females. Peer leaders are trained lay individuals who are used to provide on

SUBMITTER: Hawkins J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7983198 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature