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Psychosocial Factors That Influence Health Care Use and Self-Management for African American and Latino Men With Type 2 Diabetes

An Exploratory Study

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ID12412902
AuthorsJaclynn Hawkins (0000-0001-8132-790X, University of Michigan, corresponding author), Daphne C Watkins (0000-0002-6350-7891, University of Michigan), Edith Kieffer (University of Michigan), Edith C Kieffer (0000-0002-1162-6178, University of Michigan), Michael S Spencer (0000-0002-6182-5706, University of Michigan), Michael Spencer (0000-0002-6632-6631, University of Michigan), Nicolous Espitia (University of Michigan), Michael Anderson (0000-0002-4079-1965, Community Health and Social Services, Detroit, MI, USA), Michael P Anderson (0000-0002-2319-2282)
Year2015
Volume23
Issue2
Pages161-176
Publication date2015-05-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Men s Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1060-8265 • E-ISSN: 1933-0251
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1060826515582495
OpenAlexW2252795283
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited25

The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial factors that influence diabetes self-management and health care utilization among men of color with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected from focus groups with African American men ( n = 9) and Latino men ( n = 13) who were part of a diabetes intervention. Sessions were analyzed using thematic content analysis techniques. Five themes were discussed in focus groups, including (a) social support as a motivator, (b) patient–provider relationships as facilitators of healthy behaviors, (c) immigration status and access to resources, (d) waiting until symptoms became severe before seeking medical attention, and (e) structural barriers. Public health interventions may need to tailor interventions to address the specific needs of men of color

African american · Diabetes mellitus · Focus group · Immigration · Intervention (counseling · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Qualitative research · Social support · Thematic analysis · Type 2 diabetes · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Clinical Psychology · Diabetes Management and Education · Medicine · Nursing · Primary Care and Health Outcomes · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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Unique citing works9
Citations per year1,5
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 8
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