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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Diabetes Research
  • Health Disparities Research

Background:

  • Patient activation is crucial for self-management, improved outcomes, and reduced healthcare costs.
  • Research on patient activation across racial/ethnic groups shows varied results.
  • Understanding patient activation in specific populations like Filipino Americans is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between patient activation, patient characteristics, and glycemic control in Filipino Americans.
  • To identify factors associated with better glycemic control within this demographic.
  • To inform culturally sensitive strategies for improving diabetes management.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 191 Filipino Americans diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
  • Data collection included patient activation (PAM-13), patient characteristics, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.
  • Statistical analyses, including bivariate and logistic regression, were employed to identify correlates of glycemic control, adhering to STROBE guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Participants with HbA1c ≤7.0% demonstrated significantly higher patient activation scores (PAM-13) compared to those with HbA1c >7.0% (p<0.001).
  • Multivariate logistic regression confirmed that age, low-density lipoprotein, and PAM-13 scores reliably distinguished between controlled and uncontrolled glycemic levels (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Patient activation is a key determinant in achieving and maintaining glycemic control.
  • Interventions aimed at increasing patient activation are recommended for individuals with diabetes.
  • Culturally tailored engagement strategies are essential for addressing health disparities and improving diabetes outcomes among racial and ethnic minorities.