Publications by authors named "K G Key"
Management of a Dual Low Sodium and Diabetic Diet by Patient-Caregiver Dyads: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.
Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care
December 2024
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore factors surrounding management of simultaneous dietary recommendations for heart failure and type 2 diabetes among patient-caregiver dyads.
Methods: Qualitative description was used to explore dyad experiences managing a dual diet. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with a concurrent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and heart failure and their family caregiver.
Background: While the youth of Flint are at risk from the effects of the water crisis, little is known about their perspective of the impact of the water on their health.
Objective: To explore adolescents' perceptions of living in Flint during the water crisis, its impact on their health, and ways to address the crisis and rebuild trust.
Methods: In summer 2018, four focus groups were conducted with adolescents in Flint (ages 13 to 17 years).
The Impact of Community Engagement in the Design and Implementation of the Flint Registry.
Prog Community Health Partnersh
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Flint water crisis resulted from a combination of infrastructure failures and neglect of the community, leading to serious health issues and emotional trauma for residents.
- The Flint Registry (FR) was established to promote long-term health monitoring and connect residents to health services through community partnership strategies.
- The study found that community engagement strategies were effective, with over half of participants recruited through direct outreach; these strategies helped underrepresented groups feel more involved in public health initiatives.