Diabetes is a significant health problem among American Indians. The prevalence of diabetes among the Sioux and Winnebago tribes is more than six times that reported for the general population. In a Native diabetes education and prevention program, depressive symptoms were reported by a significant number of adults affected by diabetes. The methods and scales used to measure diabetes, and the interpretation of the results are presented in this paper. Recommendations are provided for providers and researchers with American Indian diabetic patients/clients.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant in this session will be able to: 1. Describe methods for measuring depression among American Indians. 2. Relate measures of depression with diabetes
Keywords: American Indians, Depression
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Center for American Indian Research & Education
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