The DISC (Diabetes in Social Context) Study-evaluation of a culturally sensitive social network intervention for diabetic patients in lower socioeconomic groups: a study protocol

The DISC (Diabetes in Social Context) Study-evaluation of a culturally sensitive social network intervention for diabetic patients in lower socioeconomic groups: a study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Compared to those in higher socioeconomic groups, diabetic patients in lower socioeconomic groups have less favourable metabolic control and experience more diabetes-related complications. They encounter specific barriers that hinder...

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Main Authors: Vissenberg Charlotte, Nierkens Vera, Uitewaal Paul JM, Geraci Diana, Middelkoop Barend JC, Nijpels Giel, Stronks Karien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Type 2 diabetes
Lower socioeconomic groups
Turkish
Moroccan
Surinamese patients
Social network intervention
Diabetes self-management
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/199

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