Toward Reducing the Diabetes Pandemic: College Students' Perspectives of Type 2 Diabetes

Reyes-Velázquez, Wanda; Hoffman, Eric W.

doi:10.2337/diaspect.24.3.161

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“…However, T2DM can be prevented in this population. 5,45,46 With diabetes being a major disease burden for both WV and the U.S. 1 , health education programs, focused on primary and secondary prevention to modify health behaviors, can help prevent or delay the early onset of diabetes. 47 Hence, comprehensive approaches to health education for students on college campuses can promote a healthy diet, engagement in recommended levels of physical activity for maintaining or managing weight and participation in annual diabetes screenings.…”

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Predictors of diabetes risk perception among college students

Khan

Misra

Shawley-Brzoska

et al. 2020

Journal of American College Health

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Objective: To explore the diabetes knowledge and future disease risk perception of college students.Participants: 697 college students were purposefully recruited at a large state university and completed an online survey.Methods: Diabetes knowledge, future disease risk perception, lifestyle, and demographic factors were assessed. Results:The majority of students (56%) reported a family history of diabetes but perceived their diabetes risk as low/moderate (90%). Logistic regression indicated higher knowledge (OR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.01-1.13), age (OR, 1.08; 95% CI, 1.00-1.16), bodymassindex (BMI) (OR, 4.90; 95% CI, 2.33-10.30) and family history of diabetes (OR, 4.30; 95% CI,) increased perception of future diabetes risk. Those who self-rated their health as good/excellent and read food labels regularly/often had lower perceived future risk of diabetes. Conclusions:Results highlight the importance of educating college students on diabetes risk factors as well as primary/secondary prevention for reducing diabetes incidence in this age group.

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Predictors of diabetes risk perception among college students

Khan

Misra

Shawley-Brzoska

et al. 2020

Journal of American College Health

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“…Accordingly, the literature indicates that negative obesity-related dietary behaviors tend to cluster together to form poor eating patterns in college students (M. C. Nelson et al, 2008; Reyes-Velázquez & Hoffman, 2011). Unfortunately, frequent fast-food consumption is a common practice among young adults (Heidal et al, 2012; Racette et al, 2005), which was also linked to other unhealthy dietary choices, such as drinking high-caloric sugar-sweetened beverages and eating sugary, fatty snacks and desserts (junk foods) in our student sample.…”

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Obesity-Related Dietary Patterns and Health Status of Diabetes Among At-Risk Latino College Students

Santos

Hurtado-Ortiz

Armendariz

et al. 2016

Journal of Hispanic Higher Education

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This study examined within-group differences in obesity-related dietary behaviors and the health status of 156 Latino students at-risk for diabetes due to family history. Approximately 58% of students were overweight/obese, with female students reporting a greater risk for diabetes. Consumption of meats, fried potatoes, breads, and tortillas was associated with higher BMI and diabetes risk indices. Differences in dietary behaviors were found based on students’ college profile and sociodemographic characteristics. Implications for university-related intervention health initiatives are discussed.

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“…Further research is needed to identify which types of education programs and messages are most effective for reducing type 2 diabetes among college students and to educate this population ( 29 ). Given that individuals have different risk perceptions of type 2 diabetes, those planning education programs or interventions may consider employing the theory of planned behavior ( 30 ) to try to persuade individuals to modify health behaviors that can help to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.…”

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Unrealistic Optimism, Sex, and Risk Perception of Type 2 Diabetes Onset: Implications for Education Programs

Reyes-Velázquez

Sealey‐Potts

2015

Diabetes Spectrum

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This study examined links among unrealistic optimism, sex, and risk perception of type 2 diabetes onset in college students. Participants included 660 college students who consented to complete a questionnaire. The results showed significant differences between students who perceived that they were at risk for type 2 diabetes onset and those who thought their peers were the ones at risk. A higher prevalence of participants thought their peers were the ones at risk for type 2 diabetes. Women were more likely than men to report a higher risk perception, indicating that their peers were at lower risk for diabetes onset.

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Toward Reducing the Diabetes Pandemic: College Students' Perspectives of Type 2 Diabetes

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Predictors of diabetes risk perception among college students

Predictors of diabetes risk perception among college students

Obesity-Related Dietary Patterns and Health Status of Diabetes Among At-Risk Latino College Students

Unrealistic Optimism, Sex, and Risk Perception of Type 2 Diabetes Onset: Implications for Education Programs

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