Key result
Among 678 people with diabetes, Whites (mean score 20.9) showed significantly more coronary heart disease risk knowledge than African Americans (19.6) and Latinos (18.2).
Population
678 people with diabetes in a multicultural community sample
Design
Cross-sectional
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Ethnic disparities in CHD risk knowledge among diabetes patients may support targeted education; cross-sectional data leaves open causal impact on outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=678)
Significant disparities in CHD risk knowledge exist among people with diabetes based on socioeconomic factors and ethnicity, highlighting the need for targeted education.
Wagner et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in diabetes (n=678). Ethnicity and demographic factors was evaluated on Heart Disease Facts Questionnaire (HDFQ) score. Among 678 people with diabetes, Whites (mean score 20.9) showed significantly more coronary heart disease risk knowledge than African Americans (19.6) and Latinos (18.2).
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