Khyara Roble
Research Mentor(s): Kevin Joiner
Department or Program: School of Nursing
Authors: Cindy Rodriguez, Khyara Roble, and Dr. Kevin Joiner
Session: Session 1: 12:00pm-12:50pm
Poster: 53
Abstract
Latinos are the most rapidly growing population in the U.S. Yet, they still have limited access to health care, with some of their health literacy rates being the lowest among ethnic minority groups due to language barriers and socioeconomic status. One of the most significant health issues currently affecting the Latino population is the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This study aims to explore the perceptions of a storybook about prediabetes among U.S. Latino adults through qualitative focus groups. The research team developed this English and Spanish storybook to increase awareness about prediabetes and encourage enrollment into the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) among Latino adults. First, the focus group participants will need to complete a demographic questionnaire. Afterward, they’ll read a storybook about a Latina woman diagnosed with prediabetes, Josefina. The story follows Josefina’s navigation through her recent health diagnosis and the steps she takes afterward to better her health, including joining the NDPP. Upon reading the storybook, study participants will respond to prompts regarding how they interpreted each page, including discussing the prediabetes-specific illustrations of the main character, Josefina, and the informative storyline about preventing prediabetes within Josefina’s life. This research will hopefully be the beginning of aiding Latinos to become proficient in health literacy while also working to promote the NDPP to Latinos living in the U.S.
