Ganjoo, Umeka
(2022)
A Case Study: Diabetes Interventions and Self-Care Opportunities (DISCO) Program for Predominantly Black Communities.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Diabetes is a chronic health condition with increasing prevalence rates leading to high mortality and morbidity in the United States. Type 2 diabetes is the most diagnosed form of this condition and is a result of lifestyle behaviors, environment, and preventative care measures. Due to the racial and systemic disparities existing in resource allocation and access to care, underserved Black populations are at an increased risk of developing and worsening of a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. To help combat this issue and remove any potential barriers, the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Wellness Pavilion created an interprofessional and community-based health education program called DISCO, Diabetes Interventions and Self-Care Opportunities, comprised of educational hands-on sessions in nutrition, mental health counseling support, physical exercise, and medication management. This approach focuses on targeting public health-related challenges in underserved populations by drawing upon the social-ecological framework to understand the various factors affecting diabetes care management. This essay will describe a pilot offering of the DISCO program where the author will discuss the program’s design, implementation, and effectiveness on educating and empowering individuals with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or a caregiver of someone with diabetes. The program’s long-term goals are to build support systems, trust in a community, and increased health literacy.
Share
| Citation/Export: |
|
| Social Networking: |
|
Details
| Item Type: |
Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
|
| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
|
| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
|---|
| Committee Chair | Jarlenski, Marian | marian.jarlenski@pitt.edu | marian.jarlenski | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Terry, Martha Ann | materry@pitt.edu | materry | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Moreland, Channing | clmoreland@pitt.edu | clmoreland | UNSPECIFIED |
|
| Date: |
16 May 2022 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Submission Date: |
21 April 2022 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
61 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management |
| Degree: |
MHA - Master of Health Administration |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
diabetes education, community, health literacy, Homewood |
| Date Deposited: |
16 May 2022 17:53 |
| Last Modified: |
16 May 2022 17:53 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/42698 |
Metrics
Monthly Views for the past 3 years
Plum Analytics
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
![[feed]](/images/feed-icon-32x32.png){kind=icon}