Emerging Longitudinal Trends in Health Indicators for Rural Residents Participating in a Diabetes and Cardiovascular Screening Program in Northern Alberta, Canada
Joint Authors
Toth, Ellen L.
Ralph-Campbell, Kelli
Connor, Tracy
Oster, Richard T.
Source
International Journal of Family Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Geographic isolation, poverty, and loss of culture/tradition contribute to “epidemic” rates of diabetes amongst indigenous Canadians.
The Mobile Diabetes Screening Initiative travels to rural indigenous and other remote communities in Alberta to screen for diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
We sought to examine risk factors longitudinally.
Methods.
Clinical and anthropometric measurements were undertaken for 809 adults (aged 20–91) between November 2003 and December 2009.
For those who had more than one MDSi visit, trend estimates (actual changes) were calculated for body mass index (BMI), weight, waist circumference, hemoglobin A1c (A1c), total cholesterol, and blood pressure.
Results.
Among those without diabetes (N=629), BMI and weight increased (P<.01) and blood pressure decreased (P<.05).
For those with diabetes (N=180), significant improvements (P<.05) were observed for all indicators except waist circumference.
Conclusion.
Improvements observed suggest that MDSi's model may effectively mediate some barriers and support subjects in managing their health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ralph-Campbell, Kelli& Oster, Richard T.& Connor, Tracy& Toth, Ellen L.. 2011. Emerging Longitudinal Trends in Health Indicators for Rural Residents Participating in a Diabetes and Cardiovascular Screening Program in Northern Alberta, Canada. International Journal of Family Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483808
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ralph-Campbell, Kelli…[et al.]. Emerging Longitudinal Trends in Health Indicators for Rural Residents Participating in a Diabetes and Cardiovascular Screening Program in Northern Alberta, Canada. International Journal of Family Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483808
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ralph-Campbell, Kelli& Oster, Richard T.& Connor, Tracy& Toth, Ellen L.. Emerging Longitudinal Trends in Health Indicators for Rural Residents Participating in a Diabetes and Cardiovascular Screening Program in Northern Alberta, Canada. International Journal of Family Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483808
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483808