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. 2010 Jan;15(1):6-15.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00207.x.

Mexican American youths' and mothers' explanatory models of diabetes prevention

Kathleen M May  1 , Lynn Rew
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Mexican American youths' and mothers' explanatory models of diabetes prevention

Kathleen M May et al. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2010 Jan.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe Mexican American mothers' and youths' explanatory models of promoting health and preventing diabetes in 12-14 year olds.

Design and methods: In this descriptive study, interviews produced mothers' (n= 21) and adolescents' (n= 20) explanatory models.

Results: Mothers' and youths' views of causes of diabetes were mostly concordant with the biomedical model. They saw shared responsibility for health promotion and prevention.

Practice implications: Mothers and youths want help to promote health and prevent diabetes. Providers can apply explanatory models in interventions.

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