Perceptions of Family-Level Social Factors That Influence Health Behaviors in Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults at High Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Perceptions of Family-Level Social Factors That Influence Health Behaviors in Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults at High Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Given that health behaviors occur within the context of familial social relationships, a deeper understanding of social factors that influence health behaviors in Latinx families is needed to develop more effective diabetes prevention programming. This qualitative study identified perceived family-l...

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Main Authors: Erica G. Soltero, Neeku Navabi, Felipe G. Castro, Stephanie L. Ayers, Jenny Mendez, Deborah I. Thompson, Gabriel Q. Shaibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
health disparities
Latinx
young adults
adolescents
social support
family dynamics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/5/406

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