Correction to: HRQOL in Diverse Ethnic Groups with Diabetes: Findings from the 2014 BRFSS

Kelley Newlin Lew1, Julie Wagner2, Omar Braizat3

  • 1University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. kelley.newlin_lew@uconn.edu.

Insights

This study corrects grammatical errors in the original abstract concerning demographic descriptors for adults with diabetes. The corrections ensure accurate representation of non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, and Hispanic populations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical writing and scientific communication.
  • Epidemiology and public health research.

Context:

  • Ensuring accuracy in published scientific literature is crucial for maintaining research integrity.
  • Published research requires precise demographic descriptors for accurate interpretation and reproducibility.

Purpose:

  • To formally document and implement necessary grammatical corrections to the abstract of a published article.
  • To rectify inaccuracies in the description of demographic groups within the abstract.

Summary:

  • The abstract's first sentence has been amended for grammatical correctness.
  • The correction specifically addresses the singular vs. plural forms for 'White', 'Black', and 'Hispanic' adults with diabetes.

Impact:

  • Improves the clarity and grammatical accuracy of the published abstract.
  • Upholds scholarly standards by ensuring precise language in scientific reporting.
  • Facilitates better understanding of the study's population demographics.

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