APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Social Integration and Chronic Illness Management: Type 2 Diabetes
- Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha
West Chester University - Elizabeth Raymond
West Chester University - Amarachi Akwarandu
West Chester University
Abstract
This poster discusses a qualitative study based on interviews with older men and women from diverse backgrounds, who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Preliminary analysis of the data indicates that there are a number of interacting factors that influence how well people cope and manage a diabetes diagnosis.
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