Publication Date
Spring 2013
Research Design
Mixed-method
Abstract and Research Question
What are the effects of diabetes among Vietnamese seniors on themselves and their communities?
This study examines the role of the social and physical environment in influencing type 2 diabetes management among the Vietnamese senior community. The researchers employed a concurrent mixed methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative instruments. Eleven diabetics participated in individual interviews and seven non-diabetic caregivers comprised the focus group. The study results suggest that in the study sample, the most important factors in influencing management include factors in the physical environment, such as safety and location, as well as social factors, including individual and community influences and the doctor-patient relationship. The findings of this study suggest further research is needed and a community-level intervention designed to support prevention and management within the Vietnamese population.
Keywords
Chronic Disease Management, Type 2 Diabetes, Vietnamese, Elderly, Worcester
Did the research upon which this submission is based involve human subjects/participants?
Yes
If yes, did the research receive Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval?
Yes
When did the project/research take place?
01/13-05/13
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Sarkis, Marianne M.; Angevine, Amelia; Begley, Chantal; Nguyen, Kristina; and Le, Thuha, "Factors Influencing Management of Type 2 Diabetes Among Vietnamese Seniors in Worcester, MA" (2013). Local Knowledge: Worcester Area Community-Based Research. 17.
https://commons.clarku.edu/localknowledge/17
