Abstract
Latina older adult women disproportionately suffer from type 2 diabetes (diabetes) and symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. These disease states are associated with serious declines in health outcomes and a three-fold reduction in treatment compliance. Few studies have examined this phenomenon exclusively among Latina older adult women or have captured the impact of intersectional identity on their experiences, values or problem-solving methods related to self-management.
The purpose of this study was to examine how Latina women, 60 and over, emotionally experience both diabetes and interactions with care providers during help-seeking and care engagement.
Sigma Membership
Gamma Tau at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Latina Women, Diabetes, Depression, Older Adults, Emotional Experiences
Advisor
MarySue V. Heilemann
Second Advisor
Nalo M. Hamilton
Third Advisor
Janet C. Mentes
Fourth Advisor
Vilma Ortiz
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of California, Los Angeles
Degree Year
2019
Recommended Citation
Martinez-Hollingsworth, Adrienne S., "Simultaneous experiences of type 2 diabetes and symptoms of depression and/or anxiety among Latina women 60 and older" (2021). Dissertations. 526.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/526
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-09-10
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13897566; ProQuest document ID: 2281092935. The author still retains copyright.