Predictors of Diabetes Outcomes in Mexico: Testing the Hispanic Health Protection Model

Given the high morbidity and mortality rate of Hispanic immigrants to the United States, a study of the Hispanic Health Protection Model (HHPM) was replicated with 109 residents in Mexico who were newly diagnosed with diabetes. People with diabetes from rural clinics in Tlaxcala underwent a three-ph...

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Published in:Journal of transcultural nursing 2013-07, Vol.24 (3), p.271-281
Main Authors: Latham, Christine L., Calvillo, Evelyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Body Mass Index
Clinical outcomes
Cohort Studies
Correlation analysis
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - ethnology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - psychology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice - ethnology
Hispanic people
Humans
Life Style - ethnology
Male
Mexico
Middle Aged
Nursing
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Quality of Life
Self Care
Self Efficacy
Social Support
Transcultural nursing
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Summary:Given the high morbidity and mortality rate of Hispanic immigrants to the United States, a study of the Hispanic Health Protection Model (HHPM) was replicated with 109 residents in Mexico who were newly diagnosed with diabetes. People with diabetes from rural clinics in Tlaxcala underwent a three-phase interview process with laboratory and weight follow-up over 4 to 6 months following a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes. This predictive, correlational study replicated the HHPM and the previous U.S. findings, including relationships between lifestyle profile, health beliefs, professional and social support, self-efficacy, diabetes knowledge, quality of life (self-satisfaction and impact of diabetes), and changes in HbA1c and body mass index. The study found that participants frequently followed good lifestyle practices while continuing to adhere to culturally based treatment and attribution beliefs. There were moderate perceptions of diabetes self-care efficacy, low ratings of support, very poor understanding of diabetes, continued obesity, acceptable quality of life ratings, and near-normal HbA1c levels.
ISSN:1043-6596
1552-7832
DOI:10.1177/1043659613481626