Serving up prevention

Design and implementation of a pharmacist-led workplace diabetes prevention model for the hospitality industry

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ID22081193
AuthorsKatrina P Nguyen (Xavier University of Louisiana), Brittany Singleton (0000-0001-5544-1477, Xavier University of Louisiana), Brittany A Singleton (Xavier University of Louisiana), Carroll J Diaz (Xavier University of Louisiana), Melissa V Nguyen (Xavier University of Louisiana), Sharon Luc (Xavier University of Louisiana), Kambria Jeffery (Xavier University of Louisiana), Jakyria N Booth (Xavier University of Louisiana), Airelle Harris (Xavier University of Louisiana), Brianne Herndon (Xavier University of Louisiana), Ange’l Hill (Xavier University of Louisiana), Marline Jean-Marie (Xavier University of Louisiana), Kelsie Lewis (Xavier University of Louisiana), Kelsie J Lewis (Xavier University of Louisiana)
Year2026
Volume14
Pages1768892-1768892
Publication date2026-03-26
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2026.1768892
PMID41971266
OpenAlexW7140689714
LanguageEN
References cited14

This methods paper describes the development and implementation of a pharmacist-led, workplace-based diabetes prevention intervention tailored to hospitality workers in New Orleans. Grounded in the Social Ecological Model (SEM) and the Health Belief Model (HBM), this study integrated onsite diabetes risk screening, brief lifestyle education, provision of health-promoting tools, and facilitated referrals to affordable primary care services and CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPPs). The purpose of this paper is to detail the study’s design, partnerships, logistical structure, and early process outcomes to inform others seeking to implement similar prevention strategies in underserved workforce populations

Grounded theory · Health care · Hospitality · Hospitality industry · Workforce · Workforce development · Diabetes Management and Education · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins · Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

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