Perception of the impact of type 1 diabetes on low-income families.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial impact of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) on low-income families of various racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Methods: A qualitative study using qualitative descriptive methods was conducted with a total of 21 patient-parent dyads from African American, Hispanic, and white heritage, respectively. An interview guide was developed to explore each family's attitudes and beliefs related to diabetes.

The impact of mass incarceration on outpatients in the Bronx: a card study.

Objective: We examined the impact of arrest and incarceration on primary care patients in the Bronx, New York.

Methods: Patients at three clinics were asked eight questions concerning current and past involvement in criminal proceedings, arrest, and incarceration.

Results: One hundred eighteen patients were surveyed.