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Effect of Culturally Competent Care on Glycemic Control in Ethnically Diverse Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A
Haoyu Liu1, Yunhui Chen1, Shouyan Wang1
1Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, China.
Introduction:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common chronic disease, particularly affecting cross-cultural populations. These populations face socioeconomic, cultural, and health care barriers that hinder optimal disease management. Evidence suggests that culturally competent care (CCC) can improve diabetes management.
Methods:
To evaluate the efficacy of CCC on blood glucose and body weight in cross-cultural T2DM patients through a meta-analysis. We included 33 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 6,956 participants. Studies were identified from eight databases. Risk of bias was assessed, and the meta-analysis was conducted using R.
Results:
CCC led to significant reductions in HbA1c, body mass index (BMI), and fasting blood glucose (FBG) (p < .05). However, the effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) was inconclusive (p > .05).
Discussion:
CCC improves blood glucose and weight management in cross-cultural T2DM patients. Further research is needed to explore long-term effects, optimize strategies, and refine subgroup classifications.
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