Evaluation of a community-based intervention (STOP-DM) for Korean Americans with type 2 diabetes: Measured vs. perceived health outcomes
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health problem in Asian-American \ncommunities, including the Korean American immigrants (KAI), one of the most \nunderserved and understudied minority populations in the US. More than 50% of \nKAI have no health insurance and rarely receive routine checkups. As a result, KAI \nwith asymptomatic chronic diseases, such as DM, go undiagnosed and \ninadequately treated. These health risks are further compounded by low health \nliteracy levels. \nKAIs with type 2 DM urgently need effective interventions that help them achieve \nbetter glycemic control and restore their self-confidence with regard to diabetic \nmanagement. \nMethods: To address this critical need within the KAI community, Dr. Kim’s research \nteam designed and executed a NIH funded translational study trial (NIDDK R18) of \na community-based glucose control intervention program for Korean American \nimmigrants (KAI) with type-2 diabetes mellitus (DM). This project tests the \neffectiveness of a multifaceted DM management program (STOP-DM) with regard to \nthe cultural and social needs of KAI with type 2 DM. This evaluation includes data \nanalysis, interpretations, and dissemination of the findings with regard to cultural \ntailoring and health literacy enhancement of the intervention. \nFindings: Data analysis is expected to support the belief that the self-help aspect \nand tailoring strategies significantly improve intervention outcomes by empowering \npatients through enhanced knowledge of DM and diet, utilizing available technology \nto develop the ability to self –monitor their glucose control status, facilitating better \ncommunication with their health care providers, and enhancing health literacy and \ngeneral problem-solving skills.
Author: Katelyn Woolheater
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W186083585