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. 2011 Jul;16(5):711-21.
doi: 10.1177/1359105310388320. Epub 2011 Mar 28.

Support and influence in the context of diabetes management: do racial/ethnic differences exist?

Kristin J August  1 , Dara H Sorkin
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Support and influence in the context of diabetes management: do racial/ethnic differences exist?

Kristin J August et al. J Health Psychol. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

This study examined the sources and frequency of, and dietary behavioral responses to, health-related social support and control in a racially/ethnically diverse sample of 1,361 adults with type 2 diabetes. Spouses were the most frequently reported sources of support/control for all racial/ethnic groups examined. Mexican Americans and Vietnamese Americans received more support/control compared to non-Hispanic whites. All types of social involvement were associated with good dietary behavior for Mexican Americans, whereas only support was associated with good dietary behavior for non-Hispanic whites. The findings underscore the importance of considering racial/ethnic differences in examining social network members' involvement in chronic disease management.

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