Assessment of Diabetes-Related Health Disparities among the Marshallese Living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

ABSTRACT: There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among the Marshallese in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). However, no prior literature has examined self-reported health indicators, self-management activities, barriers to care, diabetes knowledge, and family support for diabetes management. This study examined health indicators among participants with T2DM (n=41). Clinical measures included glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fasting glucose level, blood pressure, pulse pressure, and cholesterol levels. Survey items included participants' self-reported health indicators, self-management activities, barriers to care, diabetes knowledge, and family support for diabetes management. Clinical health indicators demonstrate the poor health status of the participants, including

SUBMITTER: McElfish PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8504294 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature