Sociodemographic Predictors of Medication Nonadherence Among Latinos With Diabetes Type II

摘要: Sociodemographic Predictors of Medication Nonadherence Among Latinos Diagnosed with Diabetes Type II by Bianca L. Tristan Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Public Health Epidemiology Walden University May 2015 Abstract low socioeconomic status are disproportionately affected diabetes complicated poor adherence to medications and management programs. Self-management is a tool used teach health education patients diabetes. The objective this retrospective quantitative study was explore if there predictors nonadherence andLatinos programs among II. Data from 200 patient records community clinic Fresno County California were analyzed using both bivariate multivariate analysis. Selected sociodemographic independent variables age, gender, income, migrant worker status, family size, having received education. dependent variable medication Gender only strong sample combination gender predictor Recommendations include personalized that incorporates protocol teaching about diet, consumption alcoholic beverages, exercise, medication, effects these behaviors have on prevention management. implications positive change decreasing complications, improving quality life, satisfaction. also care cost stakeholders, including patients, insurance payers. With Dedication This dissertation dedicated to: My family: Angelita Crystal Zechman, Yvette Marie Tristan-Paul, Joseph P. Jr., Sr. their support, assistance, encouragement during writing dissertation. has been long journey required patience understanding. I am grateful my grandchildren: Marina Antonia Paul, Alana Genavive McKenzie ElizabethTristan, love, inspiration. Without devoted efforts, would not possible To late mother: Lidia Rodriguez, her guidance emphasis importance education, despite an herself. mother tell me something no one could take away, it needed