APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Cultural Beliefs and Diabetes Distress Impact Self-Care Behaviors and HbA1c Among Latino Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
- Albert Ly
Loma Linda University - Connor Nance
Loma Linda University - Patricia Flynn
Loma Linda University - Hector Betancourt
Loma Linda University
Abstract
This study examined the role of cultural beliefs about diabetes-related social rejection and diabetes distress on self-care behaviors and HbA1c among Latino American patients with type 2 diabetes. Structural equation modeling revealed that cultural beliefs impact diabetes self-care via the mediating role of diabetes distress.
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