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Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2013

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Health and Nutritional Sciences

First Advisor

Kendra K. Kattelmann

Keywords

Native Americans, Cultural Competence, Diabetes Mellitus, Medicine Wheel, Web-Based Learning

Abstract

This study provides a formative evaluation of a culturally specific web-based tool “The Medicine Wheel for Carbohydrate Counting.” This web-based educational tool reflects Native American culture and values, primarily of the Native Americans of the Northern Plains. In-depth interviews from ten adult Native Americans with a diagnosis of diabetes were interviewed of semi-structured open-ended questions were utilized to evaluate this tool. The in-depth interviews were conducted to inquire for overall perception of usefulness, ease of use, and understandability. Interviews were transcribed verbatim using Grounded Theory. Future work can incorporate feedback and create a tool that may better engage the Native population to control and help reduce risk for diabetes and diabetes related complications.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Indians of North America -- Nutrition
Diabetes -- Diet therapy
Diabetics -- Education

Description

Includes bibliographical references.

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

55

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Rights

In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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