Understanding Latino Individual and Family Perspectives in a National Diabetes Prevention Program

Key Points

• The study aims to explore Latino individual and family perspectives on diabetes prevention behaviors.
• Qualitative study focused on Spanish-speaking Latino/a adults
• Examined perceptions of gender roles and cultural biases
• Identified barriers and facilitators related to diabetes prevention
• Barriers included gender roles and internalized cultural biases
• Facilitators included family support and culturally aligned programming
• Findings suggest improvements in diabetes prevention initiatives for Latino communities

Abstract