An online diabetes nutrition education programme for American Indian and Alaska Native adults with type 2 diabetes: perspectives from key stakeholders.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore stakeholder perspectives regarding online diabetes nutrition education for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Design

Qualitative data were collected through focus groups and interviews. Focus group participants completed a brief demographic and internet use survey.

Setting

Focus groups and community participant interviews were conducted in diverse AI/AN communities. Interviews with nationally recognised content experts were held via teleconference.

Participants

Eight focus groups were conducted with AI/AN adults with T2D (n 29) and their family members (n 22). Community participant interviews were conducted with eleven clinicians and healthcare administrators working in Native communities. Interviews wit

SUBMITTER: Stotz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8132168 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature