Type 2 Diabetes Among Rural Hispanics in Washington State: Perspectives From Community Stakeholders
Author: Livaudais, Jennifer C.
Date Published: 2010
Interviews were conducted in Yakima Valley, WA to examine concerns about diabetes and to obtain recommendations for how to address concerns among Hispanics in this rural community. Diabetes was perceived as an important problem among community members, who often underwent delayed diagnosis of the disease. Lack of disease knowledge, access to appropriate information or services, health insurance, and personal responsibility were perceived as barriers. Stakeholders recommended using exiting organizations and business intervention channels, promoting cultural sensitivity of health professionals and volunteers, organizing activities to promote awareness and disease management.
Date Published: 2010
Interviews were conducted in Yakima Valley, WA to examine concerns about diabetes and to obtain recommendations for how to address concerns among Hispanics in this rural community. Diabetes was perceived as an important problem among community members, who often underwent delayed diagnosis of the disease. Lack of disease knowledge, access to appropriate information or services, health insurance, and personal responsibility were perceived as barriers. Stakeholders recommended using exiting organizations and business intervention channels, promoting cultural sensitivity of health professionals and volunteers, organizing activities to promote awareness and disease management.
