APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Cultural Beliefs and Diabetes Distress Impact Self-Care Behaviors and HbA1c Among Latino Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Social

  • 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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