A Peer-led Diabetes Education Program in a Homeless Community to Improve Diabetes Knowledge and Empowerment.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Peer-led diabetes education has been shown to be as effective, or more effective, than traditional education in improving glycemic control and diabetes self-care measures. A 4-week peer-led diabetes education program was conducted in a homeless community in Grand Rapids, Michigan to increase diabetes knowledge and empowerment. Knowledge scores increased significantly during sessions covering signs, symptoms, and complications of diabetes and diabetes medications (ps <.05). Empowerment scores after attending the 4-week program were significantly increased when compared to scores prior to the first session (p = .027). Field notes and postimplementation focus group support increased empowerment and knowledge among participants.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Davis, S; Keep, S; Edie, A; Couzens, S; Pereira, K
Published Date
- April 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 33 / 2
Start / End Page
- 71 - 80
PubMed ID
- 27074403
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1532-7655
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0737-0016
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/07370016.2016.1159435
Language
- eng