Publications by authors named "Emily L Lam"
Importance: While continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has been found to improve diabetes care processes and outcomes, adoption remains low.
Objective: To examine the association between CGM prescriptions and individual characteristics among patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes (T1D and T2D, respectively).
Design, Setting, And Participants: Retrospective cross-sectional study using electronic health record data for patients with T1D or T1D from 275 clinic sites nationwide between January 2014 and February 2021.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how friends and family affect heart health choices for South Asian adults in the U.S. who participated in a health program called SAHELI.
- Interviews with 24 participants showed that they supported each other and their families in making healthier choices, but some people in their communities didn’t support these changes.
- The researchers concluded that understanding a person's social circle is important for making health changes, and factors like gender and language skills can impact this support.
The Role of Family Social Networks in Cardiovascular Health Behaviors Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
October 2023
Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experience significant disparities in cardiovascular health. AANHPI populations also have strong, family-centered social relationships and networks. Since social networks may influence health behaviors, this review aimed to summarize research on the relationship between family social networks and cardiovascular health behaviors among AANHPI individuals.
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