The interplay of social support and education on diabetes knowledge: a focus on Korean American women.
Ethn Health
; 29(7): 793-808, 2024 Oct.
Article
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Although diabetes is one of the leading causes of death among Korean Americans, the levels and predictors of diabetes knowledge in this group have not been sufficiently reported. This study aimed to (1) describe the level of diabetes knowledge of Korean immigrant women in the U.S. and (2) examine whether there is an interaction effect between social support and education on diabetes knowledge.DESIGN:
This study conducted a cross-sectional survey design. The sample included 227 Korean immigrant women living in the southeast region of the U.S. The fourteen items of the Diabetes Knowledge Test were used to assess the diabetes knowledge level of Korean American women. A multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the interaction effect between social support and education on diabetes knowledge.RESULTS:
Only 6% of the participants presented a good diabetes knowledge level, 12.5% had a poor level, and the majority (81.5%) had a moderate level. We found a significant interaction effect between social support and education on diabetes knowledge. The highest diabetes knowledge was observed when individuals with a lower education level had higher social support.CONCLUSION:
Future health practices and policies may focus on increasing knowledge among Korean American women with lower education levels and lower social support. Implementing peer-led initiatives can enhance diabetes knowledge and encourage better self-care practices within the community.Key words
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Social Support
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Asian
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Emigrants and Immigrants
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
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Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Ethn Health
Journal subject:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United kingdom