title: A Peer-led Diabetes Education Program in a Homeless Community to Improve Diabetes Knowledge and Empowerment.
abstract: Peer-led diabetes education has been shown to be as effective, or more effective, than traditional education in improving glycemic control and diabetes self-care measures. A 4-week peer-led diabetes education program was conducted in a homeless community in Grand Rapids, Michigan to increase diabetes knowledge and empowerment. Knowledge scores increased significantly during sessions covering signs, symptoms, and complications of diabetes and diabetes medications (ps <.05). Empowerment scores after attending the 4-week program were significantly increased when compared to scores prior to the first session (p = .027). Field notes and postimplementation focus group support increased empowerment and knowledge among participants.
authors.affiliation: a School of Nursing, Duke University , Durham , North Carolina.
authors.forename: Sage
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: b McAuley School of Nursing, University of Detroit Mercy at Aquinas College , Grand Rapids , Michigan.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Keep
authors.affiliation: a School of Nursing, Duke University , Durham , North Carolina.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Edie
authors.affiliation: c Department of Nursing, Calvin College , Grand Rapids , Michigan.
authors.forename: Suzan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Couzens
authors.affiliation: a School of Nursing, Duke University , Durham , North Carolina.
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pereira
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology; D010379:Peer Group