Embarking on a quest to uncover the shared experiences of Latinos with diabetes in the Central San Joaquin Valley is the principal issue discussed in this body of work. Diabetes is estimated to become a serious public health problem, with a current estimate of more than 30 million already afflicted. Engaging in participant-observation at a local clinic serving patients in a Diabetes Education Program and semi-structured interviews with Latinos attending the program, this research explores cultural experiences of diabetes. The primary aim of this research is to answer how health education information is accepted and interpreted based on cultural definitions of diabetes to inform diabetes management strategies.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1157605 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Cortez, Jacqueline Nicole |
| Contributors | Davenport, Beverly A., Cruz, Alicia Re, Bell, Karen |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 58 pages, Text |
| Coverage | United States - California - San Joaquin County |
| Rights | Public, Cortez, Jacqueline Nicole, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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