Barriers to Diabetes Self-management Education Programs in Underserved Rural Arkansas: Implications for Program Evaluation

Barriers to Diabetes Self-management Education Programs in Underserved Rural Arkansas: Implications for Program Evaluation

BackgroundDiabetes prevalence has reached epidemic proportions. Diabetes self-management education (DSME) has been shown to improve preventive care practices and clinical outcomes. In this study, we discuss the barriers faced during the implementation of DSME programs in medically underserved rural...

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Main Authors: Appathurai Balamurugan, MD, MPH, Mark Rivera, PhD, Leonard Jack, Jr, PhD, MSc, Kristen Allen, RD, CDE, Sharon Morris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-12-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
public health
chronic disease
prevention
diabetes
Arkansas
program evaluation
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jan/05_0129.htm

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