Understanding Diabetes Risk Among Oregonians
Author Information
Author(s): Kemple Angela M, Zlot Amy I, Leman Richard F
Primary Institution: Oregon Department of Human Services
Hypothesis
Do high-risk Oregonians perceive their likelihood of developing diabetes?
Conclusion
Many Oregon adults at high risk for developing diabetes are unconcerned about their risk for the disease and have not discussed it with health professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 14.5% of respondents were worried about developing diabetes in the next 10 years.
- 11.4% had talked to a health professional about diabetes in the previous year.
- 25.6% had been tested for diabetes by a health provider in the previous year.
Takeaway
This study found that many people who are likely to get diabetes don't think they are at risk and haven't talked to their doctors about it.
Methodology
Responses were collected from a statewide telephone survey conducted in 2003, analyzing perceptions of diabetes risk and prevention.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce bias, especially regarding diabetes testing and health behaviors.
Limitations
Data were self-reported, which may have led to recall and nonresponse bias, and the sample only included individuals with land-based telephones.
Participant Demographics
51.3% were women, mean age was 45 years, majority (84.7%) were non-Hispanic white.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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