A Peer-led Diabetes Education Program in a Homeless Community to Improve Diabetes Knowledge and Empowerment

作者:Davis Sage*; Keep Suzanne; Edie Alison; Couzens Suzan; Pereira Katherine
来源:Journal of Community Health Nursing, 2016, 33(2): 71-80.
DOI:10.1080/07370016.2016.1159435

摘要

Peer-led diabetes education has been shown to be as effective, or more effective, than traditional education in improving glycemic control and diabetes self-care measures. A 4-week peer-led diabetes education program was conducted in a homeless community in Grand Rapids, Michigan to increase diabetes knowledge and empowerment. Knowledge scores increased significantly during sessions covering signs, symptoms, and complications of diabetes and diabetes medications (ps <.05). Empowerment scores after attending the 4-week program were significantly increased when compared to scores prior to the first session (p = .027). Field notes and postimplementation focus group support increased empowerment and knowledge among participants.

  • 出版日期2016