Understanding diabetes management in Haitian immigrants
Self-Management and Glycemic Control in Adult Haitian Immigrants with Type 2 Diabetes
This study is looking at how adult Haitian immigrants take care of their type 2 diabetes and the specific challenges they encounter, with the aim of creating a helpful education program to improve their health and make managing diabetes easier for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142054 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how adult Haitian immigrants manage their type 2 diabetes and the unique challenges they face. It aims to identify their self-management behaviors, barriers to effective diabetes control, and overall glycemic levels. By using various methods such as surveys, dietary recalls, and physical activity tracking, the study seeks to develop a tailored diabetes self-management education program specifically for this population. The goal is to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in diabetes management among Haitian immigrants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult Haitian immigrants diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Haitian immigrants or those without a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Haitian immigrants living with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing culturally tailored diabetes management programs for specific ethnic groups, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Magny-Normilus, Cherlie — New York University
- Study coordinator: Magny-Normilus, Cherlie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.