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Literature Review on Diabetes Internet-based Spanish-Language Information.
Judith Aponte1, Karen Tejada1, Mariel Acosta-Melo1
1Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, United States.
Current Diabetes Reviews
|March 18, 2017
Summary
Research shows a significant gap in Spanish-language online diabetes resources for the Hispanic community. More studies are needed to create and evaluate these vital digital health tools.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health Equity
Background:
- Diabetes disproportionately affects the Hispanic population, constituting a growing epidemic.
- Hispanics increasingly utilize online resources for health information.
- A notable deficiency exists in Spanish-language digital health content, particularly for diabetes management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on internet-based, Spanish-language diabetes information.
- To identify research gaps concerning online diabetes resources for Spanish-speaking Hispanics.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was performed using CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed.
- Keywords included "diabetes," "internet," and "Spanish."
- The search encompassed published articles from January 1, 2005, to June 30, 2016.
Main Results:
- Out of 46 initial articles, only 5 were relevant after removing duplicates and irrelevant studies.
- The review identified a substantial lack of data and research on Spanish-language, internet-based diabetes informational and educational resources.
- Current online resources fail to adequately serve the needs of Spanish-speaking individuals with diabetes.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for qualitative and quantitative research to develop effective Spanish-language diabetes websites.
- Further studies are required to assess the health impact of these digital resources on the Hispanic population.
- Developing culturally relevant and accessible online diabetes information is crucial for health equity.
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