Resource Details

Social and Structural Impacts on Diabetes and Comorbidities Management for AA and NH/PI Populations Learning Series

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Micro-Learning.

Primary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)

Language(s): English

Developed by: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health organizations (AAPCHO) chronic disease management programs, expertise, and national network in the AA and NH/PI community health center space, will feature research, community intervention strategies, and historical context for diabetes and other co-morbidities among AAs and NH/PIs. This self-paced learning series will feature modules that outline various social, political, and structural drivers of health for diabetes and comorbidities management. Modules will include case studies which promote resources, strategies, and interventions to support health center performance improvement and transformation efforts. This is module 2 and was recorded on March 7, 2024.

Resource Details: This module features Ivoni Nash, Program Director with the National Tongan American Society in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ivoni discusses historical context, barriers, and culturally-tailored strategies for managing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes among Pacific Islanders in Utah. She shares promising practices such as in-language educational programs, radio shows, and partnerships with a local pharmacist to support patients with diabetes management.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Diabetes, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Health Equity, Population Health, Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships.

Keywords: Access to Care, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AA&NHPIs), Chronic Diseases and Care, Community Engagement, Comorbidities, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), Health Systems, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Migrants, Non-Clinical Services, Nutrition, Obesity, Partnerships, Prevention, Rural Health Services, Social Media.