Jasmine Paredes
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Research Mentor(s): Kevin Joiner
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Dept of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences / Nursing
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Session: Session 5: 2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Poster: 40
Abstract
Despite previous studies on the stigma associated with type ll diabetes, this study aims to delve deeper into the perspectives of patients and healthcare practitioners in the United States. As of today, there is evidence proving the numerous types of inadequate care that type II diabetes patients receive in healthcare settings. It has been demonstrated that people encounter discrimination from healthcare practitioners, which has a negative impact on their emotional, mental, and physical health. Previous research has demonstrated that social standards have impacted health practitioners to reinforce existing prejudices in the medical field. This study uses qualitative interviews to illustrate some of the injustices that type ll diabetes patients in Ann Arbor, MI may confront, as well as the perspectives of healthcare practitioners. For this study, a hypothetical patient who does not have type II diabetes will pretend to have the disease and be treated by a real healthcare professional. Following such interactions, an Institute for Social Research (ISR) faculty member from the University of Michigan will interview the healthcare professionals about the interaction. The interactions between patients and healthcare professionals, as well as the post-interaction interviews, will be evaluated to identify common trends. Given that the problem is continuous, the research will not necessarily provide “conclusions” or uncover all of the possible experiences that a patient with type ll diabetes may experience. The injustices highlight that discrimination persists everywhere, especially in healthcare facilities. This research not only raises awareness of this vital issue, but it will also help current and future physicians treat their patients without discrimination.
