CHSU Discovery

The focus of this research project is to identify health literacy and social barriers among Hispanic patients with diabetes at the United Health Centers (UHC) Dinuba clinic. The SMART aim is to identify barriers in those who are seen at Dinuba United Healthcare Clinic through a general patient survey by the end of May 2023. The literature review highlights previous research that has identified significant correlations between poor diabetes management and improper food choice, medication non-compliance, and lack of diabetes knowledge among the population in Tulare county. The research methodology utilizes a modified version of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) survey. The target population is patients with diabetes in a rural area, Dinuba, California, who seek medical care at the United Health Care clinic, and additional eligibility criteria include patients 18 years and above, Spanish or English speaking. The survey was to be handed out by student researchers and medical assistance for patients to fill out during their inpatient visit or during their time in the waiting room. Responses to the survey were then collected and used to determine the most common causes that patients face in controlling their blood glucose levels.