The Influence of Family History of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Positive Health Behavior Changes among African Americans
Joint Authors
Ard, Donny
Tettey, Naa-Solo
Feresu, Shinga
Source
International Journal of Chronic Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that affects the body’s ability to metabolize glucose effectively.
The disease is predicted to be prevalent in over 300 million people by the year 2030.
African Americans (AA) have the highest prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the United States.
Lifestyle modification and awareness of risk factors, including family history, are important aspects for prevention of developing T2DM.
The purpose of this study was to understand if a family history of T2DM played an influential role in individuals making positive health behavior changes for T2DM prevention.
The phenomenological study was grounded in the health belief model and also identified barriers associated with inactivity towards positive health behavior changes.
Participants selected for this study were at least 18 years of age, self-identified as AA, self-reported a family history of T2DM, and were not diagnosed with the disease themselves.
Transcriptions of twenty face-to-face interviews were analyzed via qualitative research software NVivo Version 12 for Mac.
Participants demonstrated a strong awareness of T2DM with an accurate definition of T2DM and explanation of signs, symptoms, and prevention.
Participants recognized family history as a risk factor in only 55% of the responses.
However, family history played a major role in prevention in the lives of the participants.
The participants reflected on personal barriers to health behavior changes and were encouraged to incorporate better life choices in their own lives.
This research offers communities, healthcare providers, and stakeholders a better understanding of the importance of family history as a risk factor to T2DM as programs are developed to mitigate health disparities in the AA community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ard, Donny& Tettey, Naa-Solo& Feresu, Shinga. 2020. The Influence of Family History of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Positive Health Behavior Changes among African Americans. International Journal of Chronic Diseases،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169322
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ard, Donny…[et al.]. The Influence of Family History of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Positive Health Behavior Changes among African Americans. International Journal of Chronic Diseases No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169322
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ard, Donny& Tettey, Naa-Solo& Feresu, Shinga. The Influence of Family History of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Positive Health Behavior Changes among African Americans. International Journal of Chronic Diseases. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1169322