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Mexican American Youths' and Mothers' Explanatory Models of Diabetes Prevention
Article first published online: 29 JUL 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00207.x
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May, K. M. and Rew, L. (2010), Mexican American Youths' and Mothers' Explanatory Models of Diabetes Prevention. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 15: 6–15. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00207.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 JAN 2010
- Article first published online: 29 JUL 2009
- First Received August 27, 2008; Revision received March 24, 2009; Accepted for publication May 25, 2009.
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Keywords:
- Adolescent health promotion;
- explanatory model;
- Mexican American;
- nutrition;
- physical activity
PURPOSE. To describe Mexican American mothers' and youths' explanatory models of promoting health and preventing diabetes in 12–14 year olds.
DESIGN AND METHODS. In this descriptive study, interviews produced mothers' (n= 21) and adolescents' (n= 20) explanatory models.
RESULTS. Mothers' and youths' views of causes of diabetes were mostly concordant with the biomedical model. They saw shared responsibility for health promotion and prevention.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Mothers and youths want help to promote health and prevent diabetes. Providers can apply explanatory models in interventions.