September 1, 2008
Making diabetes self-management education culturally relevant for Filipino Americans in Hawaii
Author(s)
Melissa L. Finucane and Carmit K. McMullen
Publication
The Diabetes Educator
Synopsis
The purpose of this study was to identify the cultural values, traditions, and perceptions of diabetes risk and selfcare among Filipino Americans in Hawaii with type 2 diabetes that facilitate or impede engagement in diabetes self-management behaviors and education classes. traditions, and perceptions of diabetes risk and selfcare among Filipino Americans in Hawaii with type 2 diabetes that facilitate or impede engagement in diabetes self-management behaviors and education classes.
