1202 EVIDENCE-BASED SLEEP EDUCATION AND PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR MEXICAN HEALTH PROVIDERS TRAINED AS CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS

Abstract Introduction: Increased rates of diabetes throughout Mexico contribute to rising rates of morbidity, mortality and health care costs. This work describes a Spanish-language evidence-based sleep education program tested with health providers enrolled in a certified diabetes educator program...

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Published in:Sleep (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2017-04, Vol.40 (suppl_1), p.A448-A448
Main Authors: Baldwin, CM, Cabrera de la Cruz, C, Diaz-Piedra, C, Caudillo Cisneros, C, Reynaga Ornelas, L, Quan, SF, Marquez Gamino, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Evidence-based practice
Insomnia
Sleep disorders
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Summary:Abstract Introduction: Increased rates of diabetes throughout Mexico contribute to rising rates of morbidity, mortality and health care costs. This work describes a Spanish-language evidence-based sleep education program tested with health providers enrolled in a certified diabetes educator program in Mexico. Methods: The training is an advanced adaptation of a program developed for lay health educators. Data were derived from survey ratings regarding knowledge of sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, short sleep duration (SSD), restless leg syndrome (RLS), circadian rhythm disorders (CRD), and drowsy driving (DD) on a 5-point Likert-like scale, as well as 5 true/false questions regarding misconceptions about sleep. Data were analyzed with frequencies for profession, sex, and sources of sleep information, and paired t-tests using SPSS (V23) with significance at p
ISSN:0161-8105
1550-9109
DOI:10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.1201