Exploration of commonalities and variations in health related beliefs across four Latino subgroups using focus group methodology: implications in care for Latinos with type 2 diabetes.
Latinos, now the largest U.S. ethnic minority, have a high risk for type 2 diabetes. The Latino population is a heterogeneous group of individuals from many countries with a variety of beliefs and cultures. The purpose of this study was to explore similarities and differences in beliefs and attitudes related to health and healthcare practices across our Latino subgroups (Mexican, Colombian, Puerto Rican, and Mayan). The study used a qualitative research design employing focus groups and participant questionnaires. Data analysis revealed four themes: 1) View of health; 2) Access to care; 3) Acculturation; and 4) Stress and worry.
Kennesaw State University, WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA. jlong@kennesaw.edu
Janice M
JM
Long
Richard
R
Sowell
Annette
A
Bairan
Carol
C
Holtz
Amy B
AB
Curtis
Kieran J
KJ
Fogarty
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003105:Colombia / Q000208:ethnology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000208:ethnology*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico / Q000208:ethnology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology; D011647:Puerto Rico / Q000208:ethnology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult