Feasibility and efficacy of a pilot family model of diabetes self-management intervention in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) faces numerous health disparities, including one of the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the world. Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) has shown efficacy in improving glycemic control and through increases in knowledge and self-management activities; however, there is limited research on DSMES in the RMI. This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a culturally adapted family model of DSMES (F-DSMES) in the RMI. The F-DSME included 8 h of group educational classes delivered in churches by a community health worker.

Methods

This pilot study assessed retention and dosage rates (e.g., class attendance) among the participants with T2DM (n = 41). Efficacy was evaluated by ex

SUBMITTER: Andersen JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8349743 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature