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Abstract #160932

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Wanda J. Borges, DSN and Trinette Radasa, MSN. Department of Nursing, MSC 3185, New Mexico State University, PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, 505-646-2111, wjborges@nmsu.edu

This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to describe factors associated with the use of diabetes education resources by adult patients with type 2 diabetes who receive care at a community health center located near the US-Mexico border. Participants received diabetes education that was customized at each site. The diabetes educator was found to be a critical link between the clinicians and the promotoras who serve as the interface between the health care system and patients.

The importance of involving providers and staff from community health center sites in the research from the beginning was critical to the success of the project. It was also found that research personnel working with promotoras must have expertise in facilitating groups and developing capacity within communities.

Diabetes educators as links between clinical staff and community health workers need a clinical background as well as expertise in diabetes education. Developing innovative ways to extend decision-support and specialized expertise to promotoras is necessary. Policy issues and implications will be discussed.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to

1. Discuss the factors associated with the use of diabetes education resources by adult patients with type 2 diabetes among individuals near the US-Mexico border.
• Discuss the role of the diabetes educator as the link between clinicians and promotores to implememt diabetes education.
• Discuss policy issues and implications.

Keywords: Health Promotion, Health Disparities

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

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