Developing Effective Diabetes Programming for Black Men
The purpose of this study is to obtain feedback from 20 men on developing effective programming to reduce the impact of diabetes (t2dm) among Black men. Three focus groups were convened in Des Moines, Iowa. Men were recruited, all either diagnosed with t2dm ( n = 10), pre-diabetic ( n = 1), or exper...
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doaj-d10ace98126646c3a6c7e0b16440dbe72020-11-25T03:24:45ZengSAGE PublishingGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research2333-39362015-10-01210.1177/233339361561057610.1177_2333393615610576Developing Effective Diabetes Programming for Black MenTera R. Hurt0Asani H. Seawell1Margaret C. O’Connor2Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USAPacific University, Hillsboro, Oregon, USAIowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USAThe purpose of this study is to obtain feedback from 20 men on developing effective programming to reduce the impact of diabetes (t2dm) among Black men. Three focus groups were convened in Des Moines, Iowa. Men were recruited, all either diagnosed with t2dm ( n = 10), pre-diabetic ( n = 1), or experienced t2dm through family and friends ( n = 9). The results highlighted themes related to t2dm knowledge, masculinity, and behavioral health; gender-centered diabetes management education; and family support and functioning. Men provided recommendations for program format and content, desirable facilitator characteristics, and whether to include spouses/partners, relatives, and friends. These results provide guidance and ideas to nurses wishing to enhance t2dm education and patient outcomes for Black men.https://doi.org/10.1177/2333393615610576 |
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The purpose of this study is to obtain feedback from 20 men on developing effective programming to reduce the impact of diabetes (t2dm) among Black men. Three focus groups were convened in Des Moines, Iowa. Men were recruited, all either diagnosed with t2dm ( n = 10), pre-diabetic ( n = 1), or experienced t2dm through family and friends ( n = 9). The results highlighted themes related to t2dm knowledge, masculinity, and behavioral health; gender-centered diabetes management education; and family support and functioning. Men provided recommendations for program format and content, desirable facilitator characteristics, and whether to include spouses/partners, relatives, and friends. These results provide guidance and ideas to nurses wishing to enhance t2dm education and patient outcomes for Black men. |
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