Diabetes: Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Slides
Minority groups are affected by diabetes at significantly greater rates when compared to non-Hispanic white Americans for reasons that are multidimensional. Diabetes educators need be mindful of the cultural traditions and customs among all cultural and ethnic groups and to recognize socio-economic challenges that may exist. When diabetes education programs are delivered using culturally appropriate methods in diverse populations, they can result in improved patient health behavior, knowledge, health status, and self-efficacy. During this session, NCHPH explored strategies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to diabetic patients.