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Knowledge, Perceptions, and Experiences of Dominicans with Diabetes

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Dominicans, one of the fastest growing Hispanic subgroups in New York City (NYC), have a high rate of diabetes. A qualitative study exploring Dominicans’ knowledge, perceptions, and experiences in managing their diabetes was conducted. There were a total of 40 participants who were Spanish speaking Dominicans, 40–74 years of age, diagnosed with diabetes and NYC residents. Four focus groups were conducted in Spanish, which were recorded and then transcribed into English. Content analysis was used to analyze the text of the focus groups. Different themes emerged from the data, with apparent gaps in diabetes knowledge and of awareness of risk for diabetes complications.

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Acknowledgments

A special thank you is given to Mrs. Carol Weeks and her staff for their assistance and support in conducting this study. Also a thank you to Ms. Brenda Figueroa for her patience and diligence in working so efficiently in assisting in the execution of this study. This study investigation was supported by Grant no. UL1RR024996 of the Clinical and Translational Science Center at Weill Cornell Medical College. Drs. Judith Aponte and Carla Boutin-Foster are also supported by the Center for Excellence in Health Disparities Research and Community Engagement (CEDREC) NIMHD P60 MD003421-02.

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  1. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, City University of New York, 425 East 25th Street, Mailbox #888, New York, NY, 10010, USA

    Judith Aponte

  2. Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluative Sciences Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, Box 46, New York, NY, 10065, USA

    Carla Boutin-Foster

  3. Dyckman Clinica De Las Americas, Renaissance Health Care Network Diagnostic & Treatment Center, 175 Nagle Avenue, New York, NY, 10034, USA

    Robinson Alcantara

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Aponte, J., Boutin-Foster, C. & Alcantara, R. Knowledge, Perceptions, and Experiences of Dominicans with Diabetes. J Immigrant Minority Health 14, 1006–1013 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-012-9630-6

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